Articles tagged under: bonding bill
North Dakota Governor Burgum Signs Bonding Bill
Published April 21, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed the $680 million bonding bill on Wednesday. "This bill was a win for taxpayers, current and future generations of North Dakotans, who will benefit from having modern, safe and reliable infrastructure." The bill supports…MN Legislature Passes Bonding and Tax Bill
Published October 16, 2020
The $1.36 billion bonding and tax bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature on Thursday will provide $200 million in tax breaks for farmers, including Section 179 conformity. "I think there was some concern about getting the tax bill done before…MN Lawmakers Meet for Short Special Session
Published August 17, 2020
Minnesota lawmakers convened for the third special session of 2020 last week. Not much work was done on the tax bill, Section 179 conformity or a bonding bill. As long as Governor Walz maintains emergency powers for the COVID-19 pandemic,…More MN Special Sessions Expected in 2020
Published July 27, 2020
Ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven expects another special legislative session will happen in mid-August. Section 179 conformity and bonding are two key remaining issues. "As we get closer to the election, there are two schools of thought; one is each side…Another Chance Possible to Finalize MN Bonding and Tax Bills
Published July 22, 2020
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned without reaching a deal on the bonding and tax bill, but there could be another opportunity. With the possibility of a third special session next month, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek…Second MN Special Session of 2020 Begins Today
Published July 13, 2020
Another special session of the Minnesota Legislature begins today in St. Paul. On Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made the announcement. expressing optimism for addressing police reform and a bonding bill. This will be the second special session of 2020.Session Ends with Unfinished Business
Published May 25, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session wrapped up at midnight May 17 with unfinished business. A special session is expected in mid-June to address bonding. "In a democracy and the way the bonding bill is set up, you need to have bipartisan…No Bonding Bill Means Special Session Ahead for MN
Published May 18, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session wrapped up at midnight on Sunday, May 17 with unfinished business. A bonding bill still needs to be accomplished. A special session is expected in mid-June to address the legislation. "In a democracy and the way…Bonding Bill a Focus for Ag this MN Legislative Session
Published February 11, 2020
A bonding bill is expected during Minnesota’s legislative session. State Representative Paul Anderson says water and drainage maintenance is needed in his district. "That maintenance is expensive. I've had some folks talk to me about what happens if ditch systems…