Articles & News : Jamie Becker-Finn
‘No Child Left Inside’ grant program opens with a bang
The “No Child Left Inside” grant program, aimed at getting children to experience outdoors, was flooded with online applications on its first day. Continue reading
Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 2276, a bill to ban Trichlorethylene
Representative Becker-Finn is co-author of H.F. 2276, a bill to ban the use of toxic Trichlorethylene in manufacturing process.
Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 1885, aquatic invasive species prevention funding bill
Representative Becker-Finn is co-author of H.F. 1885, a bill to increase funding for aquatic invasive species prevention and research by increasing the AIS surcharge on three year boat licenses. The AIS surcharge has not been increased since 1993.
Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 776, pollinator-friendly lawn bill
Representative Becker-Finn is co-author of H.F. 776, a bill to increase pollinator populations by providing cost share grants for pollinator-friendly lawns through the lawns to legumes program.
Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 2267, carpet stewardship bill
Representative Becker-Finn is co-author of H.F. 2267, a bill to reduce the waste going to landfills by creating a carpet stewardship program.
Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 511, plastic bag preemption bill
Representative Becker-Finn is co-author of H.F. 511, a bill to repeal the prohibition on local ordinances to limit the use of plastic bags and similar items.
Bill would ban flame-retardant chemicals in Minnesota
“A bipartisan bill at the Minnesota Legislature would ban flame-retardant chemicals believed to be a health threat to firefighters and children.”Continue reading
Rep. Becker-Finn: co-author to correct raid on the Environmental Trust Fund
Representative Becker-Finn is a co-author of H.F.233, a bill to correct a raid on the Environmental Trust Fund that used lottery funds to pay interest in bonding.
Rep. Becker-Finn: chief author for youth outdoor education
Representative Becker-Finn is the chief author of H.F. 133, a bill to increase opportunities for youth outdoor education.
Rep. Becker-Finn: co-author to approve recommendations of the Outdoor Heritage Council
Representative Becker-Finn is a co-author of H.F. 340, a bill to approve the recommendations of the Outdoor Heritage Council for wildlife habitat projects.
