SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA— Yesterday, the House Legacy Finance Division, chaired by Rep. Leon Lillie (DFL – North St. Paul), finalized the committee’s omnibus finance bill (HF 653). The legislation passed through committee unanimously. The next stop for the bill is Ways and Means.
A spreadsheet of the bill’s contents can be found here.
“Minnesotans care about our state and cherish the things that make it such a special place to live,” said Rep. Lillie. “Despite being in the midst of a recession, voters overwhelmingly supported the adoption of the Legacy Amendment in 2008, and they’ve seen great returns on that investment in the past decade. This bill will continue the great work that’s been done across the state thanks to Legacy funds and preserve our state’s abundant natural resources and rich heritage for future generations of Minnesotans.” Continue reading “House Legacy Division Completes Budget Legislation”