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10A
Contact Information
- 375 State Office Building
- 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- St. Paul, MN 55155-1298
- Phone: 651-296-4333
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Committees
Record On Conservation Issues
HF2490 : Bonding for habitat, parks, trails, and water quality (May 16, 2014)
House Floor Vote
Every two years, the Legislature passes the state’s regular capital investment bill, which is also known as the bonding bill. The bonding bill is an important source of funding for long-term habitat protection, parks, trails, and water quality projects. The… Continue reading
How Representative Ward Voted
The Representative voted YES on this issue.
How the House Voted
The bonding bill is approved including critical funds for habitat, parks, trails and wastewater treatment and moves on to other committees
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SF2192: Limit the use of lead and mercury; ban triclosan from soaps and cleaning products (May 14, 2014)
House Floor Vote
Mercury and lead continue to be found in certain products including mercury thermometers and automotive wheel weights. This bill requires manufacturers of thermostats that contain mercury to collect and dispose of them to ensure they do not enter the solid… Continue reading
How Representative Ward Voted
The Representative voted YES on this issue.
How the House Voted
A yes vote means the bill is passed. The House voted 110-19 to pass the bill. The Senate voted 58-0 in favor of the bill. The Governor signed the bill on May 16, 2014. The bill bans the use of triclosan in consumer products beginning Jan. 1 2017 and limits the use of mercury and lead in thermostats and wheel weights.
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HF2834: Encourage energy efficiency and renewable energy (May 9, 2014)
House Floor Vote
The 2014 omnibus energy bill makes important progress in encouraging energy efficiency and renewable energy, including: On-bill repayment for clean energy projects. This bill enables utilities to allow customers to repay a loan for clean energy projects in installments on… Continue reading
How Representative Ward Voted
The Representative was ABSENT when this vote was taken.
How the House Voted
The new clean energy provisions are approved and sent to the Governor for signature. The House approved the bill 82-40. The Senate also approved the bill 46-12. The Governor signed the bill on May 16, 2014.
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SF2192 : Ban the use of triclosan in soaps and cleaning products (Amendment to SF2192 which limits the use of lead and mercury in certain products) (May 8, 2014)
House Floor Vote
Triclosan contained in soaps and cleaning products ends up in our lakes and rivers. There is evidence that this chemical is a hormone disrupter, and infectious disease experts are concerned that broad use also increases bacterial resistance making antibiotics less… Continue reading
How Representative Ward Voted
The Representative voted YES on this issue.
How the House Voted
A yes vote means the amendment is approved and triclosan will be banned from consumer products sold in Minnesota beginning in January 2017. The bill will now be sent to a conference committee to resolve differences with the Senate version.
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HF1874: Approve conservation investments from the Environmental Trust Fund (May 7, 2014)
House Floor Vote
The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) makes recommendations for allocating lottery funds deposited in the Environmental Trust Fund. This year’s recommendations included projects for water quality projects, habitat protection, renewable energy and invasive species, including $1.2 million for projects… Continue reading
How Representative Ward Voted
The Representative voted YES on this issue.
How the House Voted
A yes vote appropriates lottery funds for investments in water quality, habitat protection, renewable energy and invasive species prevention. The House passed the bill 99-29. The Senate passed the bill 47-15. The Governor signed the bill on May 9, 2014.
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