Did not become law. It stopped in the Senate on May 2, 2025.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
Senate Bill 2225
A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a housing for opportunity, mobility, and empowerment program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a housing for opportunity, mobility, and empowerment program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the Senate
Sponsor
5 co-sponsors
Scott Meyer, Mike Nathe, Jon O. Nelson, Emily O'Brien, Terry M. Wanzek
Its course
January 17 to May 2, 2025, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.
Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.
Every action31 actions on 19 days
In the SenateJan 17 to Feb 418 days
AppropriationsJan 17 to Jan 3013 days
In the House of RepresentativesFeb 4 to Apr 2176 days
AppropriationsFeb 18 to Feb 24 · moved on6 days
Political SubdivisionsFeb 24 to Mar 2832 days
AppropriationsMar 31 to Apr 1717 days
Back in the SenateApr 21 to May 2 · stopped11 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Appropriations13–0
Do pass as amended · Jan 30 · 3 present
Senate, second reading37–9
Passed · Feb 4 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Brad Bekkedahl, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David Hogue, Dean Rummel, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Jeff Barta, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, Justin Gerhardt, Kathy Hogan, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Michelle Powers, Mike Wobbema, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Richard Marcellais, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern
Nay Bob Paulson, Chuck Walen, David A. Clemens, Desiree van Oosting, Janne Myrdal, Jeffery J. Magrum, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Todd Beard
Not voting Greg Kessel
Do pass as amended · Mar 28 · 3 present
Appropriations22–0
Do pass as amended · Apr 17 · 1 present
House of Representatives, second reading65–28
Passed · Apr 21 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Daniel Johnston, David Monson, David Richter, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karla Rose Hanson, Keith Kempenich, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Nathe, Mitch Ostlie, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Zachary Ista
Nay Andrew Marschall, Ben Koppelman, Bill Tveit, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Dan Ruby, Daniel R. Vollmer, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Donna Henderson, Jared Hendrix, Jeff Hoverson, Jorin Johnson, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Landon Bahl, Lori VanWinkle, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Schatz, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Vicky Steiner
Not voting Jim Kasper
Senate, second reading35–11
Passed · May 1 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Claire Cory, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Dean Rummel, Desiree van Oosting, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jeff Barta, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Josh Boschee, Kathy Hogan, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Mike Wobbema, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Richard Marcellais, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern
Nay Chuck Walen, Cole Conley, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jose L. Castaneda, Judy Lee, Justin Gerhardt, Keith Boehm, Kyle Davison, Michelle Powers, Sean Cleary, Todd Beard
Not voting Mark F. Weber
A committee23–66
Failed · May 1 · 5 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bert Anderson, Christina Wolff, Daniel R. Vollmer, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Don Vigesaa, Donna Henderson, Doug Osowski, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jim Grueneich, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Schatz, Nathan Toman, Scott Louser, Vicky Steiner
Nay Alisa Mitskog, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dick Anderson, Donald W. Longmuir, Dori Hauck, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jeremy Olson, Jim Jonas, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Heilman, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Lefor, Mike Nathe, Mitch Ostlie, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Zachary Ista
Not voting Andrew Marschall, Jayme Davis, Jim Kasper, Matthew Ruby, Pat D. Heinert
Senate, second reading20–26
Failed · May 3 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Dale Patten, Dean Rummel, Diane Larson, Greg Kessel, Jeff Barta, Jerry Klein, Josh Boschee, Kathy Hogan, Kristin Roers, Mark F. Weber, Michelle Axtman, Paul J. Thomas, Richard Marcellais, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern
Nay Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Desiree van Oosting, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Janne Myrdal, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Judy Lee, Justin Gerhardt, Keith Boehm, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Powers, Mike Wobbema, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Todd Beard
Not voting Kent Weston
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Jan 31
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 31
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Apr 18
Text
Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.
l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.
What happened
In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.
In the Senate Jan 17 – Feb 4
- Jan 17Introduced and sent to Appropriations
- Jan 27Heard in Appropriations
- Jan 30Appropriations recommended it as amended, 13 to 0
- Jan 31Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 4Passed the Senate, 37 to 9
In the House of Representatives Feb 5 – Apr 21
- Feb 5Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Feb 18Read a first time and sent to Appropriations
- Feb 24Sent to Political Subdivisions
- Mar 13Heard in Political Subdivisions
- Mar 28Political Subdivisions recommended it as amended, 10 to 0
- Mar 31Amended as the committee recommended
- Sent to Appropriations
- Apr 17Appropriations recommended it as amended, 22 to 0
- Apr 18Amended as the committee recommended
- Apr 21Passed the House of Representatives, 65 to 28
Back in the Senate Apr 21 – May 2
- Apr 21Returned to the Senate
- Apr 22The Senate refused the other chamber's changes
- Sent to a conference committee
- Apr 28Jonathan Sickler replaced Robert Erbele on the conference committee
- Sent to a conference committee
- May 1The conference committee reported
- The Senate adopted the conference committee's report
- Passed the Senate, 35 to 11
- The conference committee reported
- The House of Representatives rejected the conference committee's report
- May 2The conference committee reported
- The Senate adopted the conference committee's report
- Failed in the Senate, 20 to 26
All 31 actions, as published
- Jan 17Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Appropriations CommitteeSenate
- Jan 27Committee Hearing 02:00Senate
- Jan 30Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 3Senate
- Jan 31Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Feb 3Laid over one legislative daySenate
- Feb 4Second reading, passed, yeas 37 nays 9, Emergency clause carriedSenate
- Feb 5Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Feb 18Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Appropriations CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Feb 24Request return from committeeHouse of Representatives
- Feb 24Rereferred to Political SubdivisionsHouse of Representatives
- Mar 13Committee Hearing 10:00House of Representatives
- Mar 28Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 0 3House of Representatives
- Mar 31Amendment adoptedHouse of Representatives
- Mar 31Rereferred to AppropriationsHouse of Representatives
- Apr 17Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 22 0 1House of Representatives
- Apr 18Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Apr 21Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 65 nays 28House of Representatives
- Apr 21Emergency clause carriedHouse of Representatives
- Apr 21Returned to Senate (12)Senate
- Apr 22Refused to concurSenate
- Apr 22Conference committee appointed Erbele Dwyer WanzekSenate
- Apr 28Appoint Sen. Sickler to replace Sen. Erbele on conference committeeSenate
- Apr 28Conference committee appointed Louser B. Anderson MotschenbacherHouse of Representatives
- May 1Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendarSenate
- May 1Conference committee report adoptedSenate
- May 1Second reading, passed, yeas 35 nays 11, Emergency clause carriedSenate
- May 1Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- May 1Conference committee report rejectedHouse of Representatives
- May 2Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendarSenate
- May 2Conference committee report adoptedSenate
- May 2Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 20 nays 26Senate