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Legislative Update - July 20, 2018

Friday, July 20, 2018

Dear Neighbors,

During Minnesota summers many of us are finding ways to take a break from it all, but there are a few brief updates from the Capitol I am sharing with you as summer rolls along. There are also ways to stay in touch during the remainder of this legislative interim.

Explore Minnesota

As you plan summer travel, consider checking out Explore Minnesota for ideas. They have excellent resources and great travel ideas in a region you may already be planning to visit or ideas for a trip you’ve never even considered.

Property Tax and Renters Credit

I want to remind everyone to apply for a property tax refund or renters credit before it’s too late. Many Minnesotans qualify for this refund but many forget to file!

The deadline to file for a property tax refund is August 15th. Take a few minutes and apply for your refund online at the Department of Revenue’s Property Tax Refund website.

New Laws

Several new laws went into effect on July 1st. They included licensing for athletic trainers, changes to the Taconite Economic Development Fund, adjustments to the legislative budget office, and personal claims against the state. You can read more about the new laws here. Many more new laws will take effect on August 1st, dealing with transporting agricultural commodities, child care, community food shelves, the state’s “move over law,” service animals, sex trafficking and the so-called “Safe Seniors Act.”  Read about those upcoming changes here.

Last Update

This is my last update until after the election. Legislators cannot use state resources for mass communications during an election period, and so we must limit mass email contact. While I won’t be able to send out these updates for a while, you can still contact my office any time at Rep.Jim.Davnie@house.mn or 651-296-0173 with questions, concerns or comments.

I am available to meet, help with problems, and discuss issues important to our community. Please give my office a call or email me anytime.

National Night Out

On Tuesday, August 7 join your neighbors in celebrating and strengthening neighborhoods during National Night Out. You can find information about registering your National Night Out block party here. These events offer the opportunity to get to know one another and break down barriers, build neighborhood involvement, and bring awareness to crime prevention while building important relationships with local law enforcement efforts.

Thank you

Thank you for the opportunity to serve our community at the State Capitol. Enjoy all the things there are to do in our community during the rest of the summer and fall. I look forward to seeing you out and about and hearing from you about the issues that matter most to you and your family.

Sincerely,

Jim Davnie

State Representative