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Legislative Update - April 25th, 2017

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Neighbors and Friends,

 

With four weeks left of the session we have a full agenda ahead as we complete the budget process before the constitutional adjournment deadline of May 22. Most finance bills have been passed and either are in conference committee or will be shortly. House and Senate conferees were appointed by the Speaker of the House to compare the different versions of each finance bill. Governor Dayton will also be very involved in the process as we seek to reach agreement on the final budget.

 

If you are interested in following any of the conference committees you can find more information about each bill on the House website here. This website shows each of the current conference committees, their assigned members and links to the side-by-sides that legislators review in committee. Side-by-side comparison are put together by the Revisor’s Office and show the detailed sections of House and Senate versions of a particular omnibus bill next to each other on the same page. They go over policy and finance provisions in each of the bills and are the “blueprints” that the members will use to put together a compromise bill called a conference committee report. This site also has links to the audio or video of recent meetings the conference committees have held.

 

Groups at the Capitol

Each day, several advocacy groups come to the Capitol to meet with legislators for their “Days on the Hill.” Last week, groups include Habitat for Humanity, Outfront Minnesota, the Minnesota Zoo, Minnesota Street Rod Association, Minnesota Water Action and Wind Energy.

 

Minnesotans travel from all corners of the state to show their support for issues they are passionate about. Their dedication to making Minnesota the best possible state is inspiring.

 

MN Commerce Dept. offers insurance tips during Severe Weather Awareness Week

Last week was Severe Weather Awareness Week. The Minnesota Department of Commerce is encouraging Minnesotans to take some simple steps to prepare financially in the event of a tornado, flooding or other severe weather.

 

The Commerce Department website (mn.gov/commerce) features a Disaster Information Center detailing how to plan ahead and steps to take if you suffer storm damage.

 

The following tips are offered to help prepare for severe weather:

 

Make a Home Inventory

Review and Update your Homeowners Insurance Policy

Consider Flood Insurance

Check Your Auto Coverage

 

Reminder: New Brighton Community Open House

 

Saturday, April 29, 2017

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

New Brighton Community Center 

400 10th St NW; New Brighton MN 55112

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As ever, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Sincerely,

 

Mary