Senate Voting History
S.F. 1477 : Enact needed updates to Minnesota’s Electronic Recycling Act (March 29, 2016)
Senate Committee: Environment and Energy
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 is approved and moves on to the next committee.
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SF 2330: Ban toxic flame-retardants from upholstery and children’s products (March 11, 2016)
Senate Committee: Health, Human Services and Housing
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 the Committee Voted
The bill is approved and moves on to the next committee.
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SF 5: Special Session Vote to preserve MPCA Citizens’ Board and reject sulfide mine exemption (June 12, 2015)
Senate Floor Vote
Following the Governor’s veto of the Omnibus Environment & Agriculture bill passed during regular session, the Legislature debated a revised bill. The bill passed by the House inserted two provisions that would weaken environmental protection in Minnesota: 1) a provision… Continue reading
How the Senate Voted
A “no” vote means the Senate accepts the provisions to eliminate the Citizens’ Board and to exempt sulfide mining from solid waste rules.
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SF 1: Special Session: Approve Allocation of Legacy Amendment Funds (June 12, 2015)
Senate Floor Vote
The Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment created four new funds for conservation and the arts: the Outdoor Heritage Fund, the Clean Water Fund, the Parks and Trails Fund and the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. The Lessard Sams Outdoor… Continue reading
How the Senate Voted
The Legacy bill is approved and habitat, clean water, parks and arts projects can move forward. However, the White Earth Project is not approved this year.
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HF 846: Omnibus Environment and Agriculture Bill (May 18, 2015)
Senate Floor Vote
This is the legislature’s final budget bill for environmental and agriculture agencies. The bill was drafted by a conference committee assigned to resolve differences between the Senate proposal (S.F. 2101) and the House proposal (H.F. 846). The conference committee report… Continue reading
How the Senate Voted
On the last day of the legislative session, the Senate voted to approve the bill 35-30. The House approved the bill 83-50. The bill was sent to Governor Dayton on May 20, 2015 and on May 23, 2015, the Governor vetoed the bill, stating that the bill “undermines decades of environmental protections.” The bill will be re-negotiated in a special legislative session.
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