The Minnesota Capitol is shown, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, on the opening day of the state's legislative session in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Roughly half of the Minnesota House seats remain empty as Democrats fail to show up after the legislative session gaveled in on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)

The gate to the Minnesota House of Representatives chamber stands locked on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the State Capitol in St. Paul, one day before the 2025 legislative session is due to convene. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Minnesota House Republican leader Lisa Demuth speaks to reporters on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the State Capitol in St. Paul, one day before the 2025 legislative session is due to convene. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Minnesota House Democratic leaders Melissa Hortman and Jamie Long speak at a news conference on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the State Capitol in St. Paul, one day before the 2025 legislative session is due to convene. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)