Dear Neighbor,
There are approximately three weeks remaining until the end of the legislative session and the hard work continues.
Rep. Lucero attending the Eagle Scout Court of Honor last weekend at Albertville City Hall presenting a House Resolution to Grange and John in recognition of their each achieving the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout.
PRO-LIFE
Two, strong, pro-life bills passed off the House Floor this week and I was proud to vote in favor of both!
House File 809 seeks to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortions. Taxpayer funded abortions currently account for more than 40% of all abortions performed in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Because abortion is the taking of innocent human life, it’s clear zero tax dollars should be used in-whole or in-part.
House File 812 seeks to require facilities performing ten or more abortions per month be licensed and inspected by the Minnesota Department of Health to ensure adherence to minimum sanitary and other standards. Abortion facilities are not currently licensed by the State of Minnesota. License and inspections are important commonsense requirements.
Rep. Lucero meeting with constituents Rebekah, Lillian Reb, Lil, and in the Capitol
Rotunda during Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare Day on the Hill.
NEGOTIATIONS
The House and Senate versions of the budget bills that passed prior to Easter have been in conference committees all this week continuing to hammer out details of the multiple bills. The conference committees are open to the public to ensure full transparency of all items being negotiated for Minnesota’s next two-year budget. Unfortunately, Gov. Dayton has prevented his department commissioners from negotiating to ensure work gets completed in a timely fashion. Nevertheless, Republicans in the House and Senate are working hard for ALL Minnesotans despite Gov. Dayton’s refusal to participate. I expect some conference committee negotiations may continue into the weekend.
Rep. Lucero invited to administer the oath of office to the newly elected, incoming executive board members the Minnesota Chapter of the Margibi Association of America, a humanitarian organization made up of Liberians living in the United States working to assist those hurting and in need in the aftermath of the Liberian Civil War.
STAYING IN TOUCH
As always please contact me to share any issues, concerns, or feedback you may have that will assist me best represent you. The best way to reach me is by email at Rep.Eric.Lucero@House.MN or by phone at 651-296-1534.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Eric Lucero
State Representative
District 30B
Albertville, Hanover, Otsego, Saint Michael, and the Wright County portion of Dayton