Day on the Hill
Once a year, we put on our fishing vests and visit with our elected representatives at the state capitol on St. Paul. We voice our concerns, ask for support, and remind those in power what we need to remain strong.
Get on the bus with us!
A great benefit of being a member of the CMR is having a full-time lobbyist working specifically for/on the interests of resorts and campgrounds. Join fellow resorters for an annual Day on the Hill event to meet legislators and get our issues heard. CMR also provides real-time updates all year long on.
This is an important opportunity for CMR members to connect with their legislators.
Current Issues
Resort and Campground Property Tax Bill:
Last year, we almost had this passed. Joel believes the Resort Property Tax Bill to re-adjust the tiers will pass in 2024. This proposal is stronger than the one we had in 2023. This should bring many resorts and campgrounds significant property tax relief and our most important topic this year.
Earned Sick and Safe Time:
We plan to receive more education on these new bills while at the Capital. Then, gather information from you and start working to address these concerns.
Post Labor Day School Start:
Encourage post Labor Day school start to help our August shoulder season bookings, which also helps our local economy.
Funding for Explore Minnesota Tourism:
Focus on strong funding. How important resorts and campgrounds are to the local economies, the tax dollars we bring into the state, and the out-of-state dollars that come with tourism in the rural areas.
The DNR is talking walleye limits again:
Something for us to watch as the rules process develops. DNR explores a weighty walleye change: reducing the state's daily bag limit (startribune.com).
Past Wins
2020 – Allow 16 & 17 Year-Olds To Operate Lawn Equipment
2020 – Allow Cabins And Campgrounds To Open During Pandemic
2017 – Duplicate Minnow License Elimination
2017 – EMT Grant Funding Success
2014 – Well Water Testing 2008 - Property Tax Reduction
2007 – Regulation Allowing Resorts To Rebuild Cabin Near Shore Without Variance Request
2005 – Homestead Exemption For LLC Resorts
2005 – Post-Labor Day School Start
How Can I Help?
Just BE a member. Your annual dues support paying for our lobbyist and successful legislative program.
Attend Fall Conference and participate in the Silent Auction (either by donating and/or bidding on items). All funds go towards Day on the Hill events.
Attend Day on the Hill typically held in February or March. Typically, 20 – 50 of us attend this two-day event, which offers free bus transportation (voted "the most fun part of the trip!” by members) to the state capitol where we talk with legislators directly.
Contact resort colleagues who are on the current CMR Legislative Committee and suggest topics, ideas or comments on issues directly affecting your resort.
