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Votes at a glance: bills the Senate passed April 20, 2026
Summary
The Senate recorded final passage on multiple bills April 20, 2026, including SF4561 (agriculture) and SF4555 (state/local omnibus). Other measures passed included housing, commerce and procedural bills; vote tallies are listed for quick reference.
Final votes recorded on April 20, 2026 included the following measures.
- Senate File 4561 (agriculture omnibus) — Passed, 67 yeas, 0 nays. The bill makes technical updates to agriculture statutes and includes a labeling provision for cell‑culture meat; several floor amendments were adopted prior to passage.
- Senate File 4555 (state and local government omnibus) — Passed, 35 yeas, 32 nays. The measure was amended on the floor to add transparency requirements for data‑center hearings and restrictions around nondisclosure agreements for local officials; the floor debate included votes on multiple amendments.
- Senate File 4171 (housing; final billing for vacating tenants) — Passed, 67 yeas, 0 nays. The bill adjusts utility pass‑through calculations and requires landlords to provide alternatives when landlord portals fail.
- Senate File 1943 (commerce; pet shops) — Passed, 41 yeas, 26 nays. The bill requires retail sales of dogs and cats to come from licensed breeders with disclosure and inspection requirements.
- House File 3437 (residential mortgage penalties) — Passed, 67 yeas, 0 nays. The bill clarifies application of residential mortgage loan penalties in certain instances.
- House File 4241 (Hennepin County medical examiner selection) — Passed, 41 yeas, 26 nays. The statute updates the selection process for Hennepin County medical examiner appointments.
Each final passage was announced by the secretary after roll calls and will proceed through enrollment and any inter‑chamber or gubernatorial steps required for enactment.
Ending: The Senate adjourned after completing floor work and recording final passage on the items above; sponsors indicated some floor‑adopted items will require follow‑up in committee or conference.
