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1/13/2023
Good afternoon,
The House and Senate are both moving quickly with hearings on top priority bills and hearing presentations from state agencies and non-partisan committee staff. Expect the number of introduced bills to pick up in the coming weeks. This week the House and Senate posted the committee deadlines for this year's session:
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March 10th: Committees must act favorably on bills in the house of origin.
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March 24th: Committees must act favorably on bills, or companions of bills, that met the first deadline in the other body.
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April 4th: Committees must act favorably on major appropriation and finance bills.
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April 4th - April 10th: Easter/Passover break
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May 22nd: Legislature must complete its work
This Week:
Monday, January 10th - Joint House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and the Senate Environment, Climate and Legacy Committee
Valerie McClanahan, DNR Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator, participated in a joint DNR, PCA and MDA presentation updating the committee on the Emerald Ash Borer.
Tuesday, January 11th - House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
The Committee heard HF206, a bill for a one-time appropriation of $943,000 to the DNR to study the impacts of neonicotinoid impacts on game species. Dr. Michelle Carstensen, DNR Wildlife Health Program Supervisor, was present to respond to questions. The bill was passed and sent to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Next Week:
Tuesday, January 17th, 3:00 PM - Senate Committee on Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee
Tuesday, January 17th, 3:00 PM - House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 18th, 3:00 PM - House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee
Don't forget, it’s Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend this Saturday, Jan. 14, through Monday, Jan. 16! During the three-day weekend, any Minnesota resident can go ice fishing for free if fishing with a child 15 years old or younger. Minnesotans 15 years old or younger don’t need fishing licenses any time of the year.
If you’re new to ice fishing and want to give it a try, we have helpful information on our website to get you started. Check the DNR’s learn to ice fish page for more information about ice fishing, including a recorded webinar with tips and techniques anglers can use to have fun catching sunfish, crappie and perch.
Ice conditions vary and there is no such thing as 100% safe ice. Always check local ice conditions before heading out to a lake or river. Visit the DNR ice safety page for ice safety guidelines.
Thank you for subscribing to the DNR Legislative Update Email List. We look forward to sharing more updates with you during this year's legislative session. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Jason Garms
Government Relations Unit
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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