House approves journal, adopts committee reports and recesses for caucuses

The Minnesota House met in Saint Paul on May 5, 2026, approved the Journal from the preceding day and adopted standing committee reports by unanimous voice, then moved on to legislative business including second readings and the introduction of new House files.

The clerk read the Journal for the 69th Legislative Day and, with no objection, the House approved the record "as corrected by the chief clerk." Later, reports from standing committees and divisions were presented and adopted without objection.

The clerk announced second readings and first readings for a set of House files and the Rules and Legislative Administration Committee reported a slate of bills to be placed on the calendar for Thursday, May 7, 2026, with specified amendment-filing requirements. (The clerk read bill identifiers on the floor.)

Representative Niska moved a recess to the call of the speaker so members could caucus; Representative Long announced that Democrats would meet in their caucus room. The motion was put by voice vote and, after the affirmative response, the Speaker declared the House in recess.