DEPARTMENT: Communications
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Adoption Of 2025 State Legislative Priorities
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt 2025 state legislative priorities.
SUMMARY
This item seeks adoption of 2025 state legislative priorities. Based on discussion during the August 27, 2024, Legislative Work Session and the September 10, 2024, General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole meeting, staff have prepared the revised list of proposed 2025 state legislative priorities.
Staff are recommending the following capital projects be adopted as priorities for 2025 in the ranking order listed:
1. Interstate 35 Bridge and County Road 50 Improvements
2. Recycling Zone Plus
3. Thompson County Park Improvements
4. County Energy Efficiency and Generation
In addition, staff are recommending the following policy priorities be adopted for 2025:
• Cannabis and THC Impact Mitigation
• Elder Waiver Renewal Flexibility
• Housing Support Demonstration Program Expansion
• Housing Support Operations Management Allocation
• Human Services Systems Modernization
• Increased Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) Funding
• Mental Health Crisis Services Appropriation
• MnCHOICES Reassessment Process Improvement
• Statewide Emergency Shelter Funding
• Statewide Medical Assistance (MA) Reimbursement for Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS)
• Subordinate Service District Authority
Staff will return to a future meeting with proposed changes to the legislative platform.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the Board adopt the proposed 2025 State Legislative Priorities.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
There is no direct fiscal impacts as a result of adopting the legislative platform and priorities. If certain
positions are adopted by the state or federal legislatures, the budget for county activities may be
affected. In such cases, budget amendments will be recommended for the Board’s approval.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☒ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature will convene its 2025 session on January 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the interests of Dakota County and its citizens will be directly affected by the decisions of
the 2025 Legislature; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2024, the General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole reviewed items for inclusion in Dakota County’s 2025 Legislative Priorities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby
adopts the following capital priorities for the 2025 state legislative session, in the rank order listed:
1. Interstate 35 Bridge and County Road 50 Improvements
2. Recycling Zone Plus
3. Thompson County Park Improvements
4. County Energy Efficiency and Generation
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the following policy priorities for the 2025 state legislative session:
• Cannabis and THC Impact Mitigation
• Elder Waiver Renewal Flexibility
• Housing Support Demonstration Program Expansion
• Housing Support Operations Management Allocation
• Human Services Systems Modernization
• Increased Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) Funding
• Mental Health Crisis Services Appropriation
• MnCHOICES Reassessment Process Improvement
• Statewide Emergency Shelter Funding
• Statewide Medical Assistance (MA) Reimbursement for Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS)
• Subordinate Service District Authority
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Mary Beth Schubert
Author: Nathan Hanson