Environment and Natural Resources Conference Committee Co-Chair Hansen Announces Public Hearing Tomorrow

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA — The joint House/Senate Conference Committee tasked with developing a compromise Environment and Natural Resources budget will meet tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. in Room G-3 of the Minnesota State Capitol. The public hearing, chaired by Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL – South St. Paul), will include testimony from several Minnesotans.

WHAT: Public hearing of the House/Senate Conference Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources budget, HF 2209
WHO: Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL – South St. Paul), committee members
WHERE: Room G-3, Minnesota State Capitol
WHEN: Wednesday, May 8 at 8:30 a.m.

The House DFL Environment and Natural Resources budget would protect our clean air, water, and other natural resources. It includes innovative solutions to address long-term environmental issues, such as chronic wasting disease, aquatic invasive species, and emerald ash borer. It also provides Minnesotans with greater access to the outdoors.

Those who wish to testify should contact Peter Strohmeier at peter.strohmeier@house.mn. Written testimony will also be accepted.