Minnesota State Senator Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael) returned to the capitol on January 14 for the beginning of the 2025 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The Senate begins in a 33-33 tie, as leaders from the Senate Republicans and Democrats announced a power-sharing agreement that will allow the Senate to govern as long as the Senate remains tied.
“The last two years of Democrat single-party control led to the most expensive, extreme, and divisive sessions in Minnesota’s history,” Sen. Lucero said. “The Democrats’ trifecta is over and it’s time to put Minnesotans first. I look forward to continuing working hard for the values of our community, including constitutional principles, transparency, accountability, and policies that prioritize individuals and families.”
The top issue the Legislature must tackle is passing a budget bill funding state government for the next two years. The previous budget passed by the Democrat-controlled Legislature increased government spending by 40% to a record $70 billion in addition to spending the entire $19 billion surplus and raising taxes by $10 billion.
“Among my priorities this session will be stopping the pervasive fraud and waste totaling over half a billion dollars thus far; Tax cuts including a full repeal of the Social Security benefits tax; Equitable education funding for our schools; Strengthening election integrity, and HOA reforms to protect homeowners.”
Under the terms of the power-sharing agreement, Senator Lucero will serve as the co-chair of the Housing Committee, and as a member of each the Education Finance Committee, Elections Committee, and Energy Committee.
Contact information
Constituents are encouraged to contact Senator Lucero with any questions, concerns, or feedback:
Email: Sen.Eric.Lucero@MNSenate.gov
Phone: 651-296-5655
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