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MN HF2515
Bill
Status
5/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Schultz
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AI Summary
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Declares September 7, 2019, as Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Appreciation Day in Minnesota
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Encourages all Minnesotans to learn about the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River's importance to Minnesota's economy and environment
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Recognizes that the Great Lakes system holds 21 percent of the world's surface freshwater and provides drinking water to more than 48 million Americans and Canadians
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Notes Lake Superior's economic significance to Minnesota, including $1 billion in annual tourism revenue, $1.58 billion sport fishery value, and $3.7 billion annual recreational boating industry generating 50,000 jobs
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Directs the Secretary of State to transmit enrolled copies of the resolution to the governors of Minnesota and other states sharing the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
Legislative Description
Great Lakes; a resolution declaring September 7, 2019 as Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Appreciation Day in Minnesota, learning about Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River importance to economic and environment encouraged, and recognition across region urged.
Last Action
Referred to Rules and Administration
5/14/2019