On Tuesday, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) and the Minnesota Legislature convened for the first day of 2020 legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The legislative session must adjourn by May 18, 2020.  

“From childcare subsidy fraud to rampant failure at the Department of Human Services Minnesotans deserve more from their state government,” said Senator Howe.  “The legislature needs to treat taxpayer dollars as a limited and precious resource. This session, I will continue to work to hold our government accountable and ensure that every penny is spent wisely and according to law and will work to restore your confidence that Minnesota is working for you.”

Last month, Senate Republicans released their Vision 2020 agenda, outlining the Senate majority’s critical priorities for the 2020 session. While not a budget year, the legislature is expected to consider a capital investment bill, a supplemental budget, tax relief, and more. In addition, the Senate will consider measures related to health care costs, energy, public safety, roads and bridges, public infrastructure, job growth, and more.