After an active 2023 legislative session, it’s a good time for an update on recent activity at the Capitol and its impact on our industry. I am pleased to share that Housing First Minnesota successfully defended the industry’s interests during the 2023 session, halting all but one of the multiple challenging proposals brought to the discussion.
Successfully halting initiatives like the creation of a new housing tax for future transportation projects, a new standard for energy code changes on-demand, and the proposed ban on the construction of single-family homes for rent, shielded our industry from new, unnecessary cost increases and disruption.
The major disappointment of the session was the Minnesota Legislature’s passage of the wage liability issue, which will have ramifications for our industry. We are working with the industry legal community on an education plan, as well as studying options to challenge the poorly constructed law change.
I want to take this opportunity to express my thanks to each and every member of our organization. Your help, support, and active participation were instrumental in our success at the Legislature.
As we move forward, I urge you to stay engaged and involved. We will keep you informed about any updates regarding wage liability and a handful of other business-related changes impacting all companies in Minnesota. Your continued support is vital as we navigate these challenges together.
Thank you, and I look forward to our continued collaboration in keeping Housing First Minnesota as the leading voice for our industry.
Make it a great summer,
John Quinlivan
2023 Housing First Minnesota Board Chair
