Greetings from St. Paul!
The Legislature picked up where it left off by having another productive and busy week of session. I hope the snowfall earlier in the week wasn’t too cumbersome during your commute.
Tax Conformity Update
House File 2, federal tax conformity, was passed by the Senate Thursday and signed into law by the Governor today. I am happy to see some tax relief already passed and signed into law this early in session. I look forward to supporting greater relief later this year.
Health Insurance Reform Update
House File 1, The 2017 Health Care Emergency Aid and Access bill, began going through the committee process this week after the House didn’t have enough votes to be able to suspend the rules and take up the bill on a state of urgency last week.
The bill has now been broken down into several parts and traveling its way through the committee process. I look forward to it reaching the floor of the House for a vote next week, so we can get people the premium relief they need and start enacting long-term reforms to the market.
Congratulations!
I would like to congratulate Lakeville City Council Member, Colleen LaBeau on being named the 2016 Business Person of the Year by the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce! Ms. LaBeau’s many contributions to the real estate sector of the economy are unmatched; this is very well-deserved recognition.
If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding any issue related to state government, please feel free to contact me at either 651-296-5387 or rep.roz.peterson@house.mn.
Sincerely,
