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State Representative Jeanne Poppe
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4193
For more information contact: Sandy Connolly 651-296-8877
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REP. POPPE CHILD CARE BILL PASSES WITH UNANIMOUS SUPPORT
Representative Jeanne Poppe (DFL-Austin) received unanimous support on the House floor today for a bill that will benefit the Catherwood Child Care Home in Austin.
According to Poppe, the program, which is operated by a non-profit organization, provides 24-hour care through contracts with numerous employers in the city. The new legislation will allow for this program to be licensed under home child-care licensing standards. In addition, a variance is granted that will allow the program to offer flexibility during transition periods, such as early morning drop-offs and after work pick-ups.
"As a first-term legislator, it is a rare opportunity to bring a bill to the House floor," said Poppe. "With over 4,000 bills introduced over the last two years, having one selected for a vote on the Floor is significant."
The Senate has already approved this bill, moving it now to the Governor for his signature.
According to Poppe, this legislation not only addresses a local need but also has the potential to improve child-care opportunities statewide.
News Items
- POPPE SELECTED AS AGRICULTURE POLICY COMMITTEE CHAIR - (Posted: 2012-11-16 00:00:00)
- Rep. Jeanne Poppe Encourages High School Juniors to Apply for Minnesota House of Representatives Page Program - Application Deadline is November 19th - (Posted: 2012-11-12 00:00:00)
- HORMEL INSTITUTE EXPANSION SIGNED INTO LAW - 2012 legislative session adjourns sine die - (Posted: 2012-05-11 00:00:00)
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