Legislative Update
We’re now in the final days of the 2026 legislative session. By Monday at midnight, the Legislature must finish its work.
There are still several important issues that need to be addressed, including affordability, community safety, fraud prevention, and other priorities that affect families across Minnesota.
While some at the Capitol continue to look for new ways to spend money from the general fund or raise taxes, I’ve remained focused on the issues I hear about most from people in our community: lowering property taxes, reducing car tab fees, supporting seniors, and building a tax structure that helps bring jobs, investment, and opportunity back to Minnesota.
Domestic Violence Victim Protection
One of my bipartisan bills, HF 4585, was included in the final public safety bill.
This legislation gives law enforcement another tool to help protect victims of domestic violence. It creates a process for notice before the service of a temporary restraining order or order for protection, helping law enforcement better prepare and better protect victims during what can be a dangerous moment.
This is the kind of common-sense solution I’ve tried to bring forward this session. In a tied House, good legislation requires working with both Republicans and Democrats, listening to people directly affected by these issues, and finding practical ways to improve public safety.
Social Media Threat Assessment Reporting
I was also proud to advance legislation requiring social media platforms to report credible threats of mass violence tied to Minnesota.
This bill was developed with support from the BCA, public safety officials, and families impacted by mass violence. It is a proactive measure designed to help law enforcement respond before a threat becomes a tragedy.
The language requires platforms to report qualifying threats involving schools, churches, and other places where mass violence could occur. It also ensures threats connected to Minnesota are reported quickly to the Minnesota Fusion Center.
This took months of work, and I believe it could be one of the most important public safety provisions considered this session. I hope the Senate recognizes the value of taking action before warning signs are missed.
Firefighter Pensions
This week, I also supported legislation to strengthen firefighter pensions.
Our firefighters answer the call when our communities need them most. Many are volunteers who balance this service with their jobs, families, and other responsibilities. Supporting their pension system is one way we can recognize that service and help ensure departments can continue recruiting and retaining the men and women who protect our communities.
Police Week
This week is also Police Week, a time to recognize the men and women in law enforcement who serve our communities every day.
Their work is difficult, often dangerous, and too often taken for granted. I’m grateful for the officers who protect our neighborhoods, respond in moments of crisis, and work to keep our families safe. They deserve our respect, our support, and the tools they need to do their jobs well.
Poll Question
"Where do you find your news and information about what is happening at the Legislature?"
Previous Poll Results
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to last week’s poll questions. Here’s where readers landed:
Legislator security vs. school safety:
A majority of respondents said the $12 million would be better spent on school safety rather than legislator security.
Free fishing licenses for Minnesotans over 65:
Nearly 73% supported free fishing licenses for individuals over 65.
Requiring legislators to shadow educators:
Nearly 69% supported requiring legislators to shadow educators for 12 hours to better understand education policy.
Increasing penalties for assaulting nurses:
More than 83% supported increasing penalties for assaults on nurses.
Sales tax increase for HCMC:
About 62% opposed increasing the sales tax to support Hennepin County Medical Center.
Independent Office of Inspector General:
Support was strong for creating a serious, independent Office of Inspector General to address fraud, with several respondents emphasizing that it needs real authority and accountability.
As always, I appreciate everyone who took the time to weigh in. These questions help me hear directly from the people I represent and better understand where our community stands on the issues being debated at the Capitol.
Thank You
I appreciate everyone who has reached out, shared concerns, asked questions, and held me accountable throughout this session.
I’ll continue working to push back on the extremes at the Capitol and focus on practical solutions that improve the daily lives of our neighbors. We need more people willing to work together, solve problems, and pass legislation that actually makes Minnesota stronger.
Have a great weekend,
Representative Andrew Myers
House District 45A
Co-Chair of the Suburban Solutions Caucus
“Your voice has an impact.”
Serving Excelsior, Greenwood, Long Lake, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius and Tonka Bay