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- St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
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Committees
Record On Conservation Issues
SF1567: Weakening pollution laws (March 29, 2012)
Senate Floor Vote
The Conference Committee report, signed into law by Governor Dayton, allows companies to begin construction on projects before they receive permits. It extends the duration of feedlot permits from 5 years to 10 years. It eliminates incentives for Minnesotans to… Continue reading
How Senator Benson Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
A "YES" vote rolls back key protections for our air and water.
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SF2493: Legacy Amendment funding (March 22, 2012)
Senate Floor Vote
The Legacy Amendment funding bill provided a much-needed investment in water, habitat and wildlife, and parks and trails. The bill appropriated $240 million towards cleaning up our polluted lakes and rivers, protecting our prairies and forests, preserving habitat, and maintaining… Continue reading
How Senator Benson Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
A "YES" vote appropriates the Legacy Amendment funds to water, habitat, wildlife, parks and trails.
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SF1567: Weakening pollution laws (March 8, 2012)
Senate Floor Vote
This bill requires the Pollution Control Agency to consider some permit applications automatically approved. It eliminated incentives for Minnesotans to use less water in their homes. It also allows manure digesters to operate without having to prove they won’t pollute… Continue reading
How Senator Benson Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
A "YES" vote significantly weakens some of the laws aimed at stopping air and water pollution.
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SF0003: Natural resources funding (July 19, 2011)
Senate Floor Vote
The 2012-2013 environment and natural resources budget saw some of the deepest cuts in recent history. The five primary conservation agencies were cut 16.5% with the Pollution Control Agency getting hit the hardest with a 40% cut.
How Senator Benson Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
A YES vote cuts the budgets of the five primary conservation agencies by 16.5%.
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SF0086: Building more coal plants (May 21, 2011)
Senate Floor Vote
Minnesota law currently says that utility companies can’t build new coal-fired power plants unless they are able to offset the greenhouse gas emissions. SF 86 repeals this important protection and would allow the state to issue permits to proposed coal… Continue reading
How Senator Benson Voted
The Senator voted YES on this issue.
How the Senate Voted
A YES vote allows the state to issue permits to proposed coal plants even if emissions can’t be offset.
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