SAINT PAUL – Yesterday, House Speaker Melissa Hortman announced the appointment of Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL – Coon Rapids) as the incoming chair of the House Commerce Committee for the 2021 legislative session.
“I am looking forward to serving in this new role in the Legislature to deliver for Minnesotans,” remarked Rep. Stephenson. “Between helping small businesses survive COVID-19, driving down the price of prescription drugs, and protecting Minnesota’s consumers, we’ll have our work cut out for us.”
Last biennium under DFL leadership, the House Commerce Committee advanced the legislation that established the Alec Smith Emergency Insulin program, which ensures access to insulin for diabetics who can’t afford it. The Committee also fought for net neutrality, to end predatory leading by putting an interest rate cap on payday loans, and to protect access to health care.
Full committee membership will be announced in December. The 2021-2022 legislative session convenes on January 5.
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