From the MN Senate…
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – 12 Noon
Committee on State and Local Government
Chair: Sen. Tou Xiong
12 Noon
Room 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
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Agenda:
Call to Order
S.F. 447-Rest/Rest: Consumer protection restitution account establishment, public compensation payments exclusion from certain calculations of income, and appropriation.
S.F. 1592-Kupec: State songs designation.
S.F. 1690-Kupec/Kupec: Stewardship program establishment for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products.
S.F. 787-Mann: Open meeting laws unlimited remote participation authorization modification provision.
I think this is interesting for two reasons. First, it removes location from being a barrier in participating in State meetings. Second, it makes the case for ubiquitous broadband since only those with adequate broadband will be able to participate.