Topic: Civil and Criminal Law

Traffic Enforcement Camera Bills Fail to Pass Out of Committees

(Published Feb 27, 2013)

The bill would authorize local units of government to use photographic evidence to ticket red light runners.

Input Needed: Statewide Payables Lists Review Underway

(Published Jun 13, 2012)

The process includes reviewing legislative changes to determine if any revisions to the Statewide Payables Lists are needed.

Gov. Dayton Signs Synthetic Drugs Regulation Bill

(Published May 2, 2012)

The new law updates the statutory controlled substance schedules so that they match the controlled substance schedules maintained by the Board of Pharmacy.

House Passes Bill Restricting Immigration Ordinances

(Published Apr 25, 2012)

The measure would prohibit cities from implementing policies that govern when employees can request immigration status documentation from the public.

Bill Protects State Transportation Projects During Shutdowns, Leaves Local Projects Exposed

(Published Feb 23, 2012)

The League requested that the bill be amended to include local governments, but the authors are unwilling to expand the legislation.

Debate Begins on Legislation Restricting Ability of Cities to License Occupations

(Published Feb 15, 2012)

The proposed legislation creates a “right to engage in a lawful occupation” and requires governments to regulate occupations in the “least restrictive” way possible.