Legislative Rally

Date:	April 19, 2016
Time:	Apr 19, 2016 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location:	Embassy Suites Saint Paul, 175 East 10th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 Get Directions
This event is now closed for online registration

MMUA’s Legislative Rally is the municipal utility community’s primary opportunity to inform and influence state lawmakers. The 2016 Legislative Session will be unique in many ways. The State Capitol is closed to the public; the only legislative activities that will take place in the Capitol building are House floor sessions. Without running water and restrooms, it is also the first session when the new Minnesota Senate Building will be open, and Senate floor sessions will be held in a temporary chamber in the new building. Finally, it will be a short session, running only from March 8 to May 23.

With the disarray of construction, new facilities, and a truncated timeline, it’s especially important that MMUA have an impactful day. A strong turnout will ensure that our message is heard.

Given the unique nature of the 2016 Legislative Session, and to acknowledge the time our members are already committing to the APPA Lineworkers Rodeo, MMUA has switched our typical three-day legislative conference to a one-day legislative rally. The day will begin with a briefing and lunch at the Embassy Suites in downtown St. Paul. From there, members will spend the afternoon visiting their legislators’ offices. We’ll cap off the day with a reception at the Embassy Suites, providing MMUA members the opportunity to visit with additional lawmakers.

Please take time to review all of the information provided. It contains everything you need to register with MMUA and book your accommodations with Embassy Suites.

Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, April 19

9:00 am Registration
10:00 am Welcome
10:15 am Legislative Briefing
11:30 am Lunch
12:00 pm Speaker (to be determined)
12:45-4:30 pm Shuttle Service to/from Capitol
1:00-4:00 pm Meet with Legislators
Contact Amanda Duerr at MMUA if you need assistance scheduling your appointments.

4:30-7:00 pm Legislative Reception at Hotel (Emerald Room)

Registration

Registration fee includes rally materials, refreshment break, luncheon, reception and bus transportation.

Transportation
Bus transportation will be provided for your visits to the Capitol. The bus will leave from the Embassy Suites hotel starting at 12:45 pm and take attendees to the Capitol and later back to the hotel.

Special Diets
Special dietary needs can be arranged by contacting Rita at 763.746.0707 or rkelly@mmua.org.

Cancellations/Refunds
MMUA charges a $25 per person processing fee for registrations cancelled by April 4, 2016. MMUA must be notified by 4:30 pm on April 4 to qualify. Sorry, no refunds issued for cancellations after April 4.

Hotel Information

Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 651.224.5400 or call toll free 1.800.HILTONS (1.800.445.8667). Ask for group rate for MMUA 2016 Legislative Conference. You can also use this special link to make reservations online. MMUA's standard room rate is $140 per night. Reservations must be made by March 24, 2016. Reservation requests received after this date will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. Check-in is 3:00 pm. Check-out is 11:00 am.