Updates
2025 Capitol Report
Friends and Neighbors, As promised, here is my 2025 session report, sharing perspectives on some of the issues and legislation I worked on. The State Budget The 2025 session occurred at a challenging time for setting a new state budget. Following the significant work...
2024 Capitol Report
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2023-24 Minnesota Legislature was very productive in addressing many challenges facing the state. There is much more to do, so I am updating you on my work at the Capitol. Thank you to all who have shared your thoughts on various...
2023 Capitol Report
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2023 Legislative Session was a transformational time for Minnesota. There were numerous major accomplishments that will improve the lives of people in every corner of Minnesota. In all my years of reporting to constituents at the end of...
Senator John Marty’s Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Legislation Signed into Law by Governor Walz
After three years of inaction Senator John Marty’s (DFL-Roseville) legislation on catalytic converter theft prevention was signed into law Thursday by Governor Tim Walz. The legislation was a top priority of Senate DFLers and will crack down on an issue that...
Senate Finance Chair John Marty Releases Statement in Response to February Budget Forecast
The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released the February Budget Forecast Monday, projecting a $17.5 billion budget surplus. In response, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee Senator John Marty (DFL-Roseville) released the following statement:...
Senate Passes Legislation Adding Inflation to Future State Budget Forecasts
Measure increases transparency and provides full picture of Minnesota’s finances The Senate passed legislation allowing the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget to include inflation in future state budget forecasts in a bipartisan 35-30 vote Monday. The bill...
Lawmakers form Legislative Secular Government Caucus
In response to the rise in Christian Nationalism, where some people and politicians feel they have a license to impose their personal religious beliefs upon others, a group of Minnesota Legislators are creating a new Secular Government Caucus, a coalition of...
Senator Marty Introduces Responsible Gun Regulation bills
Today, Senator John Marty introduced legislation addressing gun violence through reasonable gun regulation. Marty’s legislation, Senate File 3377 and 3378, would: License gun owners, requiring background checks, significant training, and insurance. Register firearms,...
Senator John Marty on State Budget Forecast
Today, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the November budget forecast which revealed a budget surplus of $7.7 billion for the FY 2022-2023 biennium. In response, Senator John Marty, Minority Lead on the Senate Finance Committee, released the following...