Government Action
The 2008 Legislative session has come to a close.
Go to the current issues page to see the new
legislation passed during the session and issues that may arise in 2009.
As a member of the Minnesota Electrical Association, you have a unique opportunity
to ensure that the voice of electrical contractors is heard on legislative
or regulatory issues that impact the electrical industry. You can participate in
the following ways:
- To find out more about the issues, go to our Current Legislative Issues
section.
- To reach your local congressperson or state senator and voice your opinion on these
issues, go to the section Finding Your Legislators for contact information.
- If you plan to meet with your state legislator, use this helpful article to prepare yourself for the meeting.
- Also, Contact Us if you’d
be willing to testify before the House and/or Senate on the issues that are important
to you.
- Our staff and lobbyists work hard to represent the majority viewpoint of our members
from annual legislative survey results. You can help their efforts by supporting
The Electrical Contractors Political Action Committee (TEC-PAC). Send your cash
or personal check donation to: TEC-PAC, c/o Minnesota Electrical Association, 3100
Humboldt Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55408.