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Government Affairs Meeting 6.16.26

Government Affairs Meeting 6.16.26

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM) (CDT)

Description

CMBA Government Affairs Committee:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026  | 8:00-9:00 a.m. | Liberty Savings Bank and via Zoom

 

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8:00 Welcome  (Committee Chair, David Werschay - Werschay Homes)


8:02  Local Government Affairs Brief
(Steve Gottwalt, CMBA) 


8:15 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session Summary 

  • Mark Foster – Housing First Minnesota
  • Nick Erickason – Housing First Minnesota
  • Steve Gottwalt – CMBA Government Affairs
Wins, Losses and Next Steps –  Find out what was achieved this session in the area of housing and home building regulations.  The “Starter Home Act” and regulatory issues were front-and-center this session, but there were several other items impacting our industry.  What is the latest on the state’s Family Medical Leave program, what is coming regarding the State Energy Code, and could we overturn the new and confusing Independent Contractor tests?  Come with your questions, and stay ahead of the curve as we continue advocating for our industry! 

8:50  Other issues?  Your opportunity to raise any regulatory issue or concern impacting your business.

9:00 Adjourn


NEXT MEETING:  

Tuesday, August 18th, 8:00-9:00 a.m., at Liberty Savings Bank and via Zoom (NO MEETING IN JULY)

Featuring: Stearns County Land Use Planning & Justice Center Update/presentation with Stearns County Land Use Planner, Angie Berg.  How is Stearns County planning for growth, what is the latest on the new Justice Center, and what are plans for the county’s law enforcement facilities downtown?

Check-out CMBA Government Affairs News at www.CMBAonline.org/News

 




Liberty Bank Minnesota
2842 2nd Street South
St. Cloud, MN 56301 United States

Join us at Liberty Bank Minnesota, (Doors will Open at 7:45) or via Zoom:

Zoom Meeting Option:

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Meeting ID: 841 6841 2782
Passcode: 614374

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Event Contact
Steve Gottwalt
(952) 923-5265
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM) (CDT)
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