Environment conference committee work is ahead as Minnesota session winds down

May 15, 2025

Environment conference committee work is ahead as Minnesota session winds down

On Saturday, May 10, co-chairs of the Minnesota House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee hit Cross Lake for the 77th Governor’s Fishing Opener. From left to right, Rep. Josh Heintzeman, DNR Assistant Commissioner Bob Meier, and Rep. Peter Fischer likely veered off-course from fishing banter to legislation during the outing. (Photo courtesy of the Minnesota DNR)

The clock is winding down to the end of the regularly scheduled Minnesota legislative session, and as of Outdoor News’ press deadline, there was still plenty for House and Senate conference committees to nail down. 
The Senate and House of Representatives environment budget bills converged for the first time May 9. While the first meeting was introductory in nature, legislative staff outlined the many differences between the two bills as they currently stand.

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