Senator Eichorn kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) returned to the capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped in large part by the forthcoming February revenue forecast, scheduled to be released later this month, which will detail the state’s financial picture. A report issued by the office of Minnesota Management and Budget last December projected a small budget surplus for the upcoming session and a $2.5 billion deficit in the following budget cycle.

This session, Senator Eichorn and his colleagues are expected to address several key issues, including the undemocratic process for choosing a new flag and seal, a fix for last session’s controversial school resource officer law, emergency responder shortages in rural communities, and more. The Democrat majorities in the House and Senate have also signaled an intent to pursue several controversial policies like additional tax increases, assisted suicide, and designating Minnesota as a sanctuary state.

“There is going to be a lot on our plate this year, from the new flag and seal to the Democrats’ bad school resource officer law, to emergency responder shortages and much more,” Senator Eichorn said. “I am excited to get to work, but I need your help. Please contact me and let me know what you think about the issues we are facing so I can be your voice in the Senate.”

Contact information

Constituents are encouraged to contact Senator Eichorn with any questions, concerns, or feedback: 

Stay Informed!

Subscribe to Senator Eichorn’s weekly email newsletter for legislative updates, Capitol news, district events, and opportunities to provide input on the issues being discussed: https://www.senate.mn/member/1219/subscribe?type=subscribe

Sen. Eichorn is an Assistant Leader for the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus. He is serving his third term in the Senate, and is the Republican Lead on the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee, and will serve as a member of the committees on Finance and Rules. He represents Senate District 6, which includes communities in Cass, Crow Wing, and Itasca Counties.