Dear Neighbor,
We are off and running in the House of Representatives after the 89th Legislature convened during Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol in St. Paul.
I was honored to be joined by my wife, Sheri, as I took the oath of office for a second time and look forward to the continued privilege of representing the citizens of District 13A.
Our top job this session will be to set a new two-year state budget and I will pass along more as things develop throughout the session. As noted in a previous letter, I will be serving Transportation Policy & Finance; Capital Investment; State Government Finance; and Public Safety committees. I will provide updates as bills come forward in these committees and look forward to your feedback in those particular areas.
For now, here are links to some helpful online resources for tracking the latest from the Capitol (just click on the headers):
Minnesota House of Representatives
-Information about the legislative process and the Minnesota House of Representatives in general.
Session Daily
-A nonpartisan publication of Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services which provides hard news from the Capitol.
New laws
-Compiled by the Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services.
TV coverage
-Coverage is broadcast statewide – along with Minnesota Senate television coverage – on your local PBS station’s digital Minnesota Channel.
Your Legislators TV program
-Your Legislators is a live one-hour program which runs 8 p.m. Thursdays on public TV. The weekly panels typically include a mix of two Republicans and two Democrats joining moderator Barry Anderson. Viewers are able to submit questions during the show. The link above provides more information, including channel listings.
Streaming video
-Live Internet video streaming of all television productions, plus additional coverage not provided on the broadcast channel, including evening, weekend and interim coverage.
How a bill moves to law
-A 16-page booklet explaining, in a simple, straightforward manner, how a bill moves from an idea to law. Capitol Steps is intended as a resource for junior high school students.
Stay in touch and please stop by my office if you are at the Capitol. I am now in office 527 of the State Office Building. You can call (651) 296-4373 to set up an appointment.
Good luck,
Jeff