Gov. Walz Signs 13 Bills, Including Law Keeping Uber/Lyft In MN: List

ST. PAUL, MN — Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed all 13 remaining bills passed in the 2024 legislative session, including one that will keep rideshare companies Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.

"Protecting workers is a priority for our administration. This bill is a reflection of our commitment to ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions for rideshare drivers," Walz said.

"Uber and Lyft are vital services that Minnesotans across the state rely on every day," said Lt. Gov. Flanagan.

Additionally, in response to the Burnsville shooting that killed two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic, Walz signed legislation that increases the penalty for straw purchases from a gross misdemeanor to a felony and bans binary triggers on firearms.

A third bill signed Friday will put up $22.5 million for the purchase of land and the design of a new state patrol headquarters.

Walz signed the following 10 other bills Friday, his office said:

Historical horse racing ban at licensed racetracks (Chapter 119, Senate File 2219)

Investments in workforce and small business development, including a $12.4 million investment in the state's workforce and investments in communities of color across the state (Chapter 120, Senate File 5289

Modification of existing cannabis law, and adjustment of appropriations to the Office of Cannabis Management and the Department of Health (Chapter 121 House File 4757)

Consumer protection focused provisions including the expansion of enforcement against copper wire theft and insurance fraud (Chapter 121 House File 4757)

Critical public safety and judiciary budget and policy provisions (Chapter 123, House File 5216)

Increased transparency among landlords with their policies and fees, increased opportunities for tenants to clear evictions from their records (Chapter 118, Senate File 3492)

Modifications of provisions governing disability, aging, and substance use disorder services (Chapter 125, Senate File 5335)

Financially supporting farmers and agricultural communities (Chapter 126, Senate File 4942)

Streamlining and accelerating permitting timelines and processes for clean energy and transmission projects (Chapter 126, Senate File 4942)

Funding for Fostering Independence Grant (FIG) Program to remove financial barriers for Minnesota students who were in the foster care system and policy and technical changes to higher education provisions (Chapter 124, House File 4024)