Legislative Agenda
Our members set the priorities for the Chamber positions on key legislative issues. Here are our top priorities:
CITY & COUNTY
Advocate responsible process improvements, positively influencing cost-drivers ultimately reducing expenses and fully utilizing taxpayer dollars.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Enhancement of the state’s economy through a competitive business climate must be the primary consideration for all state policies.
For a detailed list of 2024 Minnesota Chamber Federation priorities click here.
FEDERAL
Advocate for strong infrastructure, commonsense regulatory reform and demand driven workforce development and training programs.
2023-2024 Cost Compliance Guide to the 2023-24 Minnesota legislative session
The Minnesota Chamber’s year-round goal is to advocate for a better economy, one where businesses
can grow and thrive, hire a highly talented workforce and contribute to quality of life we all
enjoy.
The 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions were a departure from years past, with the DFL controlling
both the legislature and the governor’s mansion. And despite a one-vote majority, the policies that
passed this year were the most progressive and expansive in decades.
Lawmakers began the biennium with a record $18 billion surplus and have since raised taxes by $10
billion. They passed legislation that dictates how employers run their benefits and their
workplaces, added layers of regulations, new mandates, taxes and increased fines.
You’re probably wondering what your business is subject to and how to comply. We’re here for you.
This guide is meant to help you make sense of the costs and compliance from this legislative session.
No doubt our economy will be negatively impacted by the decisions lawmakers made this year. Despite
this overreach, we will continue to advocate for your business – no matter where in Minnesota you
operate or how many employees you have.
The Minnesota Chamber will continue to advocate for Minnesota to be a place to start and grow a
business. Our state’s long legacy of economic strength and success is too important not to defend.
We want to stay here. As always, we welcome your feedback, value your support, and commitment to our great state.
Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
