Back at work in St. Paul

State Representative Tom Hackbarth

Jan. 8, 2013

The 2013 legislative session got underway today as we took oaths of office in both the House and Senate.

It is good to be back at the Capitol. I look forward to working on behalf of the people in our district. New legislative district lines are now in place and I represent District 31B after previously serving District 48A.

Also, new rosters have been set for our legislative committees. I will continue serving in areas pertaining to energy and the environment, including as the minority lead with the Environment Policy Committee.

We face a number of challenges in Minnesota and there will be important decisions to make this session. I will get deeper into the issues in upcoming emails.

For now, here are some links I hope you find helpful in tracking the Legislature.

Minnesota House of Representatives: http://www.house.mn

Session Weekly: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/sessionweekly

Session Daily: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/sdaily.aspx

New laws: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/Newlaws2012-0

TV coverage: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/htv.asp

Streaming video: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

How a bill moves to law: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/leginfo/How_a_bill.pdf

I welcome your input as we address key issues in the House. The best way to reach me is by emailing rep.tom.hackbarth@house.mn.

Sincerely,

Tom