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Minnesota House renames library construction grant program for former Rep. Mary Murphy; bill passes 132-0
Summary
After a chamberwide tribute to the late Representative Mary Murphy, the Minnesota House passed House File 1090 to rename the state library construction grant program the Mary C. Murphy Construction Grants Program. The bill passed by a 132-0 roll call.
The Minnesota House of Representatives on Feb. 12, 2025, unanimously passed House File 1090 to rename the state’s library construction grant program the Mary C. Murphy Construction Grants Program, following a floor tribute to Murphy and remarks from family and colleagues.
Members of Mary Murphy’s family were invited into the well of the chamber and recognized before lawmakers shared memories on the House floor. Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan stood with the family as a gubernatorial proclamation honoring Murphy was read; a letter from U.S. Senator Tina Smith was also presented to the chamber by Representative Long.
Representative Lee F., the bill’s author and vice chair of the House Capital Investment Committee, told colleagues the renaming honors Murphy’s long public service and strong…
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