Current MN Legislative Issues
MN House of Representatives passed clean energy legislation!
On April 24, the MN House of Representatives passed HF 2208, an omnibus bill including funding allocations for solar energy programs, incentivizing electric vehicles, and supporting a transition to 100% clean energy for electricity generation by 2050.
Thanks to everyone who contacted your representatives to encourage them to support this legislation!
100% Carbon-Free Energy by 2050
Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate strongly supports legislation to aggressively and urgently reduce carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in our state. We urge the adoption of policies to achieve 100% carbon-free energy for electricity generation by 2050.
HPHC has drafted a letter with multiple member signatures to send to legislators in support of legislation advancing Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard to100% by 2050.
Capitol Watch bulletins
HPHC produces frequent bulletins on climate change-related policies and events while the state legislature is in session, highlighting action opportunities for HPHC members.
2/12/19: Gov. Walz committed to refiling an appeal of the expansion of the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline.
The Department of Commerce filed the appeal under former Gov. Mark Dayton on the grounds that Enbridge had failed to demonstrate that the expansion was needed to further meet energy demands for the state of Minnesota. Several other tribal and environmental groups also filed appeals. On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the MN Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal on a technicality, granting a 20-day period for filing a Petition of Reconsideration. After hearing from many groups opposed to the Line 3 expansion, Walz announced on 2/12/19 that his administration will re-file the appeal.
Thanks to everyone who engaged in contacting the Walz administration to urge them toward this action! Our efforts are making a difference in the protecting the health of the people of Minnesota.
House Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Division
This committee has started the 2019 session with hearings on climate change impacts in Minnesota. The committee meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:45 a.m. in Capitol 120.
The committe website lists upcoming meeting agendas and links to audio and video recordings of past sessions, and has a link to subscribe to notifications of upcoming meetings.
House Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Division Website
The Minnesota House of Representatives also has a YouTube channel hosting videos of past sessions and hearings.
January 15, 2019: The Committee held a hearing on climate science and climate change impacts for Minnesota (YouTube video link).
January 17, 2019: The Committee held a hearing on the impacts of climate change on Minnesota's economy and natural resources (YouTube video link). Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni of HPHC presented testimony on climate impacts on public health (time stamp 18:30).
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Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan 130 State Capitol75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155
Telephone: 651-201-3400Toll Free: 800-657-3717