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Notary Bill Signed by Governor

Friday, June 15, 2018

Friends, 

The Legislature has adjourned, school is out, and summer is now officially underway! There are so many great things to do and events going on in our community this summer that I will try to keep you up to date on as we go. For now, join me in wishing good luck to the Wayzata Baseball team as they compete in the State Tournament. Good luck Trojans! 

As a member of the Maple Grove Rotary, it was great to attend the rotary event this Tuesday. It's so great to be a part of this great organization that as an immeasurable positive impact on our community.  

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Notary Bill Signed into Law

My bill, SF893, which passed the House unanimously, was signed into law by Governor Dayton after the conclusion of the 2018 Session. This law modernizes Minnesota's rules with regards to notaries. Bringing Minnesota's notary laws in line with international standards. It introduces a web-based notary system to Minnesota and will allow a Minnesota notary to serve as a notary for international transactions, an increasingly important factor. 

Updating our notary laws in Minnesota is another step towards making Minnesota a more attractive place for companies from around the world to do business. 
 

Maple Grove Days Volunteer Opportunities 

Over 300 volunteers come together to help make Maple Grove Days a great event every year. Maple Grove Days, presented by Maple Grove Community Organization, will be held Wednesday, July 11th to Sunday, July 15th, around the city.

If anyone, a family, church group, or business are looking for opportunities to volunteer this year or for full event details, visit the website to view all available opportunities and sign-up online: www.mgco.org. People can also email volunteermgdays@aol.com with volunteer questions or call the MGCO message line at 763-494-5985.
 

Maple Grove Days Button

Maple Grove Days Buttons are now on sale and can be purchased from Ambassador Candidates and at the Community Center. Each button comes with a "Button of Savings" sheet with many discounts and special offers at local businesses. It also saves people $2 on a ticket for the Ambassador Coronation held on the evening of July 13 at the Maple Grove High School. A button is also required to win the cash prize of $500 in the annual Medallion Hunt.  

See the latest medallion hunt clue here


Session Recap Interviews

Following the end of the 2018 Session, I had a chance to discuss the high points with WCCO Radio with a number of my colleagues. You can listen to that round-table interview by clicking below. 

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I also sat down with Channel 12 News to discuss the end of the 2018 Session. In the interview, I highlight a number of the great things in the bonding bill as well as a few other tidbits from the session. Click here or below to watch the interview.  

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Please continue to share your thoughts with me about our state government; bill ideas and concerns are welcomed! I am honored to serve you at the Capitol. If you are going to be at or around the Capitol, please stop by or schedule a meeting. My email address is Rep.Dennis.Smith@house.mn, phone number 651-296-5502, and by mail: 375 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155.

Have a great weekend! 

Dennis