Capitol Wrap Up
The 2013 Legislative Session adjourned at midnight on Monday, May 20th – right at the constitutionally mandated deadline. When the legislature convened on January 8, 2013, it was the first time since 1990 that the House, Senate and Governor’s office were controlled by the same political party – the Democrat-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party. The main objective… Read More
MLBA End of Session Report: Good News!!
It’s over. The 2013 Legislative session ended last night (5/20/13) and MLBA was there! Saying we had a good year is an understatement. Not only was our Omnibus Liquor Bill victorious, but we successfully fended off a massive liquor tax; prevented the minimum wage from going up; killed the bottle/can deposit mandates and a host… Read More
Capitol Update 5-17-13 – Alcohol Tax Defeated
Liquor Issues Update Liquor Tax Increase: Late Thursday night, the Governor and DFL Leaders announced that the proposal to increase the liquor tax was no longer in play for this session and will not be included in the Omnibus Tax Bill conference committee report. Minimum Wage: The conference committee that will work out the details… Read More
Capitol Update for Friday, May 10, 2013
MLBA Capitol Update for Friday, May 10, 2013 Liquor Issues Update Minimum Wage: The Senate passed the bill providing an increase in the state’s minimum wage on Wednesday. While there was discussion and debate about the concept of a tiered wage for tipped employees, the amendment was not offered on the Senate Floor…. Read More
Capitol Update for May 3, 2013
Liquor Issues Update Omnibus Liquor Bill: The House took up the omnibus liquor bill this week which included mainly non-controversial provisions and changes to Minnesota’s liquor laws. Several local government provisions were included in the bill, as well as, language addressing small brewers and samples of alcohol. Not included in the bill was any language… Read More
