District
52
Contact Information
- 322 Capitol
- 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
- Phone: 651-296-4370
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Committees
Record On Conservation Issues
HF2841: Enact needed updates to MN’s Electronic Recycling Act (May 19, 2016)
Senate Floor Vote
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 Senator Metzen Voted
The Senator was ABSENT when this vote was taken.
How the Senate Voted
The bill is passed by the Senate and sent to the House for approval.
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SF2405: Promote clean energy in MN by supporting electric vehicles (May 10, 2016)
Senate Floor Vote
Electric vehicles are three to five times more efficient than gasoline powered vehicles, have lower fuel and maintenance costs, and reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. This bill establishes a program requiring utilities companies to plan for increased electric… Continue reading
How Senator Metzen Voted
The Senator was ABSENT when this vote was taken.
How the Senate Voted
The bill encouraging electric vehicle use is passed by the Senate and goes to the House for approval.
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SF 2330: Ban toxic flame-retardants from upholstery and children’s products (May 9, 2016)
Senate Floor Vote
In 2015, the Legislature banned four toxic flame-retardants from furniture and children’s’ products. These chemicals have been associated with increased risk of cancer in firefighters and other health risks. This bill expands the ban to the remaining six flame-retardants.
How Senator Metzen Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
The Senate approves the bill to phase out flame retardants. The bill is sent to the House for approval.
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SF 3567 : Approve bonding for clean water projects (May 5, 2016)
Senate Floor Vote
The primary job of the 2016 Legislature was to pass the state’s regular capital investment, or bonding, bill. The Senate bonding bill included critical funds to help communities in every part of the state fix aging and outdated water infrastructure,… Continue reading
How Senator Metzen Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
The bonding bill is not approved and funds are not available for critical clean water water projects. There were 40 ayes and 26 nays. Since the bill did not receive the 3/5 vote required to pass a bonding bill, the bill was not passed.
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SF 2330: Ban toxic flame-retardants from upholstery and children’s products (March 30, 2016)
Senate Committee: Commerce
In 2015, the Legislature banned four toxic flame-retardants from furniture and children’s’ products. These chemicals have been associated with increased risk of cancer in firefighters and other health risks. This bill expands the ban to the remaining six flame-retardants.
How Senator Metzen Voted
This was a "voice vote" so the Senator's vote was not tracked individually.
How the Committee Voted
The bill is approved and moves on to a vote by the whole Senate.
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