Issue Position: Environment

Issue Position

Senator Ron Latz has long been an advocate for the environment. In 2005, while in the House, Ron Latz passed a bill to add up to $500,000 in private, voluntary funding for the state's nongame wildlife fund. Tax preparers are now required to alert Minnesotans of the voluntary nongame wildlife check-off (look for the loon on your state tax form).

Ron Latz continued fighting for the environment in the State Senate. In 2008 Latz was one of 17 senators that received a 100% rating from Conservation Minnesota for his work on clean water, energy, habitat and recreation issues during the 2008 Legislative Session. Sen. Latz also supported legislation that prohibits Bisphenol A (BPA) from being used in children's products, such as "sippy cups" and baby bottles.

In 2009, after a decade of debate, legislation authorized a constitutional amendment to be placed on the election ballot to dedicate revenue from an additional 3/8th of one cent in sales tax to: outdoor heritage; clean water, parks and trails, and arts and cultural heritage. Sen. Latz was proud to support the Clean Water Legacy Act that went on to be approved by more than 56 percent of voters in the 2008 general election. Sen. Latz will continue to support legislation that will make sure that we are leaving our environment better for the next generation.

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