ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law:

• Chapter 153, HF 2385: This bill updates Minnesota statute to conform to new rules of civil procedure for discovery plans, so that the full 180 days of discovery mandated by the legislature to prepare expert affidavits is maintained. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers.
• Chapter 154, SF 2100: This bill removes the residency requirement for deputy registrars. This bill passed the House 131-0 and the Senate 61-4.