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Legislative Update ? December 27, 2023

Dear Neighbors,

I hope you had a great holiday season and have a great new year. I want to take a moment to thank you for the opportunity to serve District 53B at the state Capitol this past year. Your support and input are invaluable in making our state and community a better place.

After years of gridlock and dysfunction, we came together this year for the most transformative legislative session in state history [ [link removed] ]. We passed critical local infrastructure projects, a historic environmental budget [ [link removed] ] that solves past problems and prevents future pollution, and more.?

This January 1st, our earned sick and safe time legislation, gun violence prevention measures, tenants' rights bill, and more will officially go into effect. You can find a full list of legislation taking effect from our nonpartisan House research department here [ [link removed] ]. As you all know, there is still work to do, and I am looking forward to next year?s legislative session as we continue moving Minnesota forward.

DFL Session Wrap-Up

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Environmental Protection Updates

You may have heard me on MPR News last week [ [link removed] ] talking about Minnesota?s native fish population, which was previously called ?rough? fish. Last week the DNR delivered a report [ [link removed] ] of recommendations regarding classifying and protecting these species. As I said in my interview with MPR, I think it will be treasured for generations to come that we?re taking this action now to protect these native fish.

MPR Rough Fish Story [ [link removed] ]

I?m also happy to share that a law protecting Minnesota?s turtle population will go into effect on January 1st, including banning the commercial harvest of western painted turtles and snapping turtles. The enhanced protections will help ensure the ongoing health of turtle populations in Minnesota, you can read more here [ [link removed]. ].

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Minnesota Picks New State Flag

Big news from last week?Minnesota has a new state flag [ [link removed] ] and state seal [ [link removed] ]! The State Emblems Redesign Commission has unveiled its design choice for the state emblems and will submit them in a full report to the Legislature by the end of the month. The Star Tribune has more information on the process here [ [link removed] ].

MN State Flag

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Waste Treated Seeds Request for Comments

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is currently accepting public comments on rulemaking relating to waste-treated seeds?seeds that have been treated with pesticides. These comments will help inform future rulemaking and legislative action, and I encourage you to submit comments if interested. You can find more background and information here [ [link removed] ].

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Stay in Touch!

Please continue to share your questions, ideas, and feedback throughout the year. You can reach me by email [email protected]?or by phone at 651-296-6828. You can contact my Legislative Assistant Sam O'Neill at 651-296-3305 or via email [email protected].?

Sincerely,

Rick Hansen
State Representative






*Representative Rick Hansen*

407 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155

Phone: 651-296-6828
Email:[email protected]
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Legislative Assistant:?Sam O'Neill 651-296-3305







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