Political Activism
Minnesota State Information
The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Minnesota.
Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.
On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.
Minnesota's state capitol resides in St. Paul. Minnesota legislature consists of two chambers, the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are 67 Senators and 134 House members. The Senators serve one two year term and two four year terms within a decade. This is to allow for redistricting. House members serve two year terms. The requirements to run for either chamber are the same. You must be a resident of the state for one year prior to the general election and you must be a resident of the district for at least six months prior to the general election. There are no term limits in Minnesota. The
Minnesota legislature meets between January and the first Monday following the third Saturday in May, each year. Sessions do not exceed 120 legislative days. Republicans control both chambers.