Measure to extend term limits advanced
Senators advanced a proposed constitutional change from general file Feb. 23 that would be placed on the November 2012 general
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Sen. Tom Carlson
Non-equalized school districts would be exempt from spending limits
School districts that currently do not qualify for state equalization aid would have more spending flexibility under a bill discussed
Read MoreBill would increase agricultural commodity checkoff funds
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on two bills that would increase checkoff funds for wheat and corn commodities.
Read MoreUpdates to food and weed statutes proposed
Two bills that would make changes to state Department of Agriculture statutes were advanced from general file Feb. 2. Under
Read MoreMeasures would extend term limits, define one-half term
The Legislature’s Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 1 on two proposed constitutional changes that would be placed on the November
Read MoreSession Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee addressed a number of issues during the 2011 session, including fencing law, a brand inspection surcharge, the
Read MoreLawmakers pass NRD property tax extension and SID bond provision
Select natural resources districts will have more time to levy a special property tax under a bill passed by the
Read MoreBill would increase bartender and liquor licensee liability
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 3 on a bill that would create a cause of action against bartenders or
Read MoreDivision fence law requires tree management
Division fences must be kept in good repair and clear of disruptive trees under a bill approved by the Legislature
Read MoreBill would privatize elevator, amusement ride inspections
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would makes changes to laws governing the
Read MoreFederal funds sought for beginning farmer program
State funding for administration of the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Act could be replaced with federal funds under a bill
Read MoreVegetation management addition to division fence law advances
Landowners with division fences would be required to keep their side in good repair and clear of disruptive vegetation under
Read MoreExtension of special NRD property tax authority considered
Select natural resources districts could retain special property tax authority under a pair of bills considered by the Revenue Committee
Read MoreVegetation management considered as addition to division fence law
Adjacent landowners would be required to maintain division fences in good repair and to clear disruptive vegetation under a bill
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