House repasses legacy conference report; human services conference report and calendar motion end in ties

The Minnesota House on the floor adopted the conference committee report for House File 2563, the legacy omnibus, repassing the bill as amended by the conference committee after a 113-21 voice vote and the clerk's third reading, lawmakers and the clerk said.

The measure directs allocations from the state's legacy funds for outdoor heritage, clean water, parks and trails, and arts and cultural heritage. "Members, this is the legacy conference committee report agreement reached with the senate," Representative Vang said during floor debate, and asked colleagues for support.

Why it matters: The legacy funds support conservation, outdoor recreation, clean-water projects and arts and cultural programs statewide. Lawmakers presenting the measure said it includes targeted increases for several cultural institutions and competitive grant pools intended to support communities across Minnesota.

Key provisions and debate Representative Vang and Representative McDonald described the conference report as the result of bipartisan negotiation. Representative Hussain said the bill "invest[s] in…