Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 2561: Authority to offer applied doctoral degrees at state universities expanded.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HF 2561 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authority to offer applied doctoral degrees at state universities expanded. Primary sponsor: Kristin Bahner (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Bahner | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 37B |
| Ethan Cha | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 47B |
| Steve Elkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 50B |
| Jess Hanson | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 55A |
| Huldah Hiltsley | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 38A |
| Jim Nash | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48A |
| Mohamud Noor | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 60B |
| Rarick | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dan Wolgamott | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 14B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy