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Senate Committee
Environment and Energy
Chair: John Marty
Vice Chair: John A. Hoffman
Ranking Minority Member: David M. Brown
For more information, visit the committee’s page on the Senate website.
Current Members
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Michelle R. Benson
District 31 -
David M. Brown
District 15 -
D. Scott Dibble
District 61 -
Chris A. Eaton
District 40 -
Foung Hawj
District 67 -
John A. Hoffman
District 36 -
Lyle Koenen
District 17 -
John Marty
District 66 -
David J. Osmek
District 33 -
Julie A. Rosen
District 23 -
Bev Scalze
District 42 -
Matt Schmit
District 21 -
Katie Sieben
District 54 -
Bill Weber
District 22
Record On Conservation Issues
SF 1427: Bill to increase recycling of electronic waste (March 19, 2015)
Consumer electronics such as TVs, computer equipment, and DVD players contain toxic metals and chemicals. These devices are safe for everyday use, but when thrown away, can release heavy metals and other chemicals into the environment and must be properly handled on… Continue reading
How the Committee Voted
The bill moves on to the Senate Finance Committee.
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SF 1431: Renewable energy provisions in the Omnibus Energy Bill (March 19, 2015)
Every year, Minnesota imports $18 billion worth of energy from other states and countries. The Senate Omnibus Energy bill includes two proposals that will create more locally produced energy and add to Minnesota’s already robust clean energy sector. First, the… Continue reading
How the Committee Voted
The bill moves on to the Senate floor.
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SF 1537: Bill to protect lakes and rivers by requiring a 50 foot buffer strip (March 12, 2015)
In January 2015, Governor Dayton announced a proposal to protect Minnesota’s waters from erosion and runoff pollution by improving the state’s requirements for a buffer strip along rivers and streams. Known as the Buffer Initiative, this legislation requires at least… Continue reading
How the Committee Voted
The bill is approved and moves on to the Senate Jobs and Agricultural Development Committee.
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SF 507: Phase out plastic microbeads in personal care products (February 10, 2015)
Synthetic micro beads are tiny plastic particles that have been added to toothpaste and facial scrubs in recent years. When they are washed down our drains, they are too small to be filtered out by our wastewater treatment facilities. They… Continue reading
How the Committee Voted
The bill moves on to the Commerce Committee.
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HF2384: Increase goals for recycling, require businesses to recycle, and increase county grants for recycling programs. (March 18, 2014)
Statewide recycling rates have been stagnant for a number of years, and Minnesota’s goals for recycling have not been updated in over a decade. This bill increases the statutory goal for recycling to 60%, and adds a goal of 15%… Continue reading
How the Committee Voted
The bill is passed and moves on to the Finance Committee for inclusion in the supplemental omnibus finance bill.
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