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Session Weekly May 6, 2005, Volume 22, Number 18 INSIDE: CLIPPING THROUGH PARTY LINES, RAISING MINIMUM WAGE, INFLUENCING THE HOUSE, MORE This Week’s Bill Introductions HF2488-HF2503 ESSION S Weekly Session Weekly is a nonpartisan publication of the Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services offi ce. During the 2005-2006 Legis- lative Session, each issue reports daily House action between Thursdays of each week, lists bill introductions, and provides other information. No fee. ONTENT To subscribe, contact: C S Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services 175 State Offi ce Building HIGHLIGHTS 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155-1298 Agriculture • 5 Game & Fish • 8 Retirement • 10 (651) 296-2146 or Crime • 5 Government • 8 Safety • 10 1-800-657-3550 Education • 5 Health • 9 Transportation • 10 TTY (651) 296-9896 http://www.house.mn/hinfo/subscribesw.asp Elections • 6 Higher Education • 9 Veterans • 11 Employment • 6 Recreation • 9 Late Action • 20 Environment • 7 Director Barry LaGrave Editor/Assistant Director BILL INTRODUCTIONS (HF2488-HF2503) • 23 Lee Ann Schutz Assistant Editor Mike Cook FEATURES Art & Production Coordinator Paul Battaglia FIRST READING: Lobbyists play second fi ddle to constituents • 3 Writers CAPITOL CENTENNIAL: The cornerstone, keeper of the past • 4 Ruth Dunn, Patty Janovec, Brett Martin, Matt Wetzel, AT ISSUE: Environment gets a hearing • 14 Nicole Wood AT ISSUE: Raising minimum wage • 15 Chief Photographer Tom Olmscheid AT ISSUE: Driving to the state for non-stop shopping • 16 Photographers AT ISSUE: Taxpayers could have say on any levy increase • 17 Andrew VonBank, Sarah Stacke FEATURE: ‘Ken the Barber’ clips through party lines • 18 Staff Assistants Christy Novak, Laura Noe FEATURE: War and remembrance brings House members together • 19 Session Weekly (ISSN 1049-8176) is pub- lished weekly during the legislative session by Minnesota House of Representatives Public DEPARTMENTS/RESOURCES Information Services offi ce, 175 State Offi ce Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Frequently called numbers • 11 Minnesota Index: Minnesota Exports • 24 St. Paul, MN 55155-1298. Periodicals postage How a bill becomes law • 12-13 For more information • 24 paid at Minneapolis, Minn. Members by Seniority • 21 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Session Weekly, Public Information Services offi ce, Minnesota House of Representatives, 175 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155-1298. Printed on recycled paper which is 50% recycled, On the cover: The State Capitol is refl ected in the chrome of a 1960 Dodge Matador. Members of the 30% post-consumer content. Minnesota Street Rod Association brought nearly 40 collector cars to the Capitol May 3 as part of the association’s Annual Run to the Hill. —Photo by: Andrew VonBank 2 May 6, 2005 IRST READING F★ ★ ★ PHOTO BY TOM OLMSCHEID As is the case most days, lobbyists gather outside the House Chamber waiting to speak with House members about issues. As of January 2005, there were about 1,200 lobbyists registered with the state Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. “They can tell you, ‘If you do this, your resistance is going to come from here. So and Infl uencing the House so will be against it,’” Heidgerken said, adding Lobbyists are invaluable, but constituents rule that it’s better to hear the opposition from lobbyists and be prepared than to be surprised in committee or on the House fl oor. A good lobbyist is equal parts persistence, BY BRETT MARTIN Governmental Relations Council and senior creativity, knowledge and sense of humor, ep. Bud Heidgerken (R-Freeport) vice president of the Minnesota Chamber of Blazar said. They have to offer all viewpoints, begins his workday having coffee with Commerce. “There are many, many, many and they have to be honest. R lobbyists at the hotel he stays at in more organized groups that have an interest “You’re only as good as your word,” he said. St. Paul. in what goes on at the Capitol.” “You have to know what you’re talking about.” “They’re a wealth of information,” Heidg- Once people realize the impact the Legisla- If misinformation is given to members or erken said. “Each lobbyist presents good, good ture has on them, they want someone repre- they get blindsided by the opposition, that ideas. I seek them out.” senting their interests, Blazar said. lobbyist will never be trusted again. Lobbyists know the impact of bills, the Rep. Denise Dittrich (DFL-Champlin) said histories behind them and who will be lobbyists have changed her mind on bills. Good work, poor perception affected if the legislation becomes law, he “The advice I got from other members who While lobbyists may provide a needed said. have been here awhile is, ‘You can and should service to legislators, they suffer from a poor “We’d be lost without them down here,” use lobbyists as resources,’” she said. “As a public perception. They’re often viewed as he said. “They provide pertinent information freshman, you can’t possibly know all of the slicksters in designer clothes cutting deals that I don’t get anywhere else.” information. You do depend on them to shape with legislators — a perception that Blazar perspectives.” says is unfair. Valuable resources The best advice she got concerning lobbyists “I’d invite the public to walk around With lobbyists outnumbering legislators by is that the good ones will present both sides the Capitol. They would fi nd lobbyists are a nearly 6-1 ratio, representatives don’t have to of an issue. dedicated to their respective clients — that’s look too hard to fi nd a lobbyist who can help Full disclosure on legislation is key to their job — but they’re also committed to the with their legislative agenda. gaining a member’s trust, said Rep. Ray process,” he said. “Having lobbyists leads to As of January 2005, there were approximately Vandeveer (R-Forest Lake). The lobbyist more democracy.” 1,200 lobbyists registered with the Campaign should explain the pros and cons of a bill, then Lobbying is geared toward grassroots efforts Finance and Public Disclosure Board repre- tell why one side is better than the other. and gets people involved in government, which senting approximately 1,100 associations. “Things can sound very reasonable when is what democracy is all about, Blazar said. “There are so many lobbyists because you only hear one-third of it,” he said. “None of these bills miraculously shows the number of issues multiplies each year,” Lobbyists can also inform legislators about said Bill Blazar, president of the Minnesota who will be opposed to their bills and why. First Reading continued on page 4 May 6, 2005 Session Weekly 3 First Reading continued from page 3 noting that some are experts in particular researched information, such as the person who areas. provided detailed research on the link between up at the revisor’s offi ce,” he said. “For the “You know them and trust their input,” mercury in vaccines and autism. vast majority of bills, somebody asked the he said, pointing out that many issues are “Constituents are probably the most infl u- legislator to pursue the bill, and the person nonpartisan and DFL members can provide ential,” Vandeveer said. He always takes time making the request is a lobbyist for it, even if valuable insight. to listen to the people he represents. “One of the person is not a paid lobbyist.” If a legislator only spoke to lobbyists, the the jobs of a representative is to listen. A lot Dittrich had a skeptical view of lobbyists when person would hear the same information over of times, people respect that you are listening, she started serving her fi rst term in January, but and over, Vandeveer said. honestly listening.” she has been pleasantly surprised. “Serving here is like being in a fi sh bowl,” Like most members, he attends town hall “My perceptions have changed. The he said. “Pretty soon, you start thinking like meetings to solicit input from constituents, majority of lobbyists have been professional, everybody else, and then you’re in trouble.” asking for their ideas and concerns. information-based and understand where I’m During committee hearings, he finds coming from,” she said. “The stereotypical Constituent power citizen testimony invaluable because people idea that they would try to strong-arm me Lobbyists may wield influence at the are taking the time to come to the Legislature into voting a certain way didn’t happen.” Capitol, but they still take a back seat to an and explain how bills could impact them. It Still, Dittrich, like most legislators, seeks even more powerful group — constituents. puts a face to the legislation. information from a variety of sources. She At least one representative excludes lobbyists “They bring the real world perspective,” often turns to her school board and city from her schedule. Vandeveer said. “They have an agenda called, council for input because they understand “Meeting with lobbyists leaves less time for ‘Don’t hurt me.’” the needs and values of her community. constituents. What time I have, I want to give Lobbyists can also help with constituents, “They are my go-to people,” Dittrich said. to the people I represent,” said Rep. Barbara Heidgerken said. They provide handouts She also values the expertise of legislators Goodwin (DFL-Columbia Heights). “The and research that’s needed for bills, and that from both parties. “They are, for the most best source of information is the people you information helps explain votes back home. part, very well informed. I do stand in awe of represent.” “I’ve taken this information and sent it to the people who have experience here. Balance A former lobbyist, Goodwin prefers to gather constituents to say, ‘This is why I voted like I for me is the whole key.” her own research rather than rely on lobbyists.
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