After an acrimonious end to the session in which the bonding and transportation bills fell apart in the final minutes, the supplemental budget and tax bill were held up as models of what was accomplished. Governor Dayton signed the supplemental budget bill, but he elected not to act on the tax bill, which fell to a pocket veto at midnight last night. The tax bill had a drafting error that created an unintended fiscal impact, but critics argue that it could be easily fixed to reflect the original intent.

Given that 89% of legislators voted for the tax bill, made up of many popular tax cuts and credits, it’s possible that they could be coaxed back for a special session. For that to happen, leaders Daudt and Bakk will need to find an agreement with the Governor on the to-do list for a special session, as well as the timing and other parameters. BATC remains at the table and will be there if and when a special session is called.

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The June Hot Sheet

“Though housing construction data is relatively flat for the beginning of 2016, we anticipate a ramping up of housing production during the rest of the year, given a strengthening job market, low mortgage interest rates and favorable demographics,” - said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz.

This Week's BATC Related Headlines

Evening of Dreams supports Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
KARE-11's Alicia Lewis and Cora Hepola highlight "An Evening of Dreams" presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities Foundation during "Coffee with KARE." Watch here >> Read here >>

A New Marker in the Housing Craze: Most Twin Cities Sellers are Getting More Than They Ask
Star Tribune article on the unbalanced housing market that's forcing buyers to bid aggressively, or lose out. Read more >>

Small Volume Builders and Remodelers Roundtable Lunch and Learn

Join us to make sure your contracts are protecting you! Our panelists will share best practices for new home and remodeling customer contracts, and let you pick their brains during the Q and A.

Panelists: Don Skelly, President of Hanson Builders
and Tim Hassett, Attorney with Felhaber Larson Fenlon and Vogt

June 15 |12:00 - 2:00 pm, includes lunch | at BATC

The BATC Bash on June 21st is one BATC event you don't want to miss! Not only is this event a great chance for all our members young, old, newbies and long timers, to spend a few hours just enjoying the company of other BATC members, it's also going to be a great time! Here are the Top 5 reasons you should attend this year's bash.

Help Fill Our Free Little Libraries!

Students at Dunwoody College have been busy building our Free Little Libraries from the plans you submitted. Now your BATC Young Professionals and the SPAAR Community Engagement Committee need your help to fill them. Bring your books to the BATC office!

Join us for Eggs and Economics

Experienced economist Toby Madden will provide both a short and midterm economic outlook and dive deeper into the Minnesota economy and real estate market.

When:  July 19, 2016 • 7:30 - 9:30 am

Where: Sheraton Minneapolis West
              12201 Ridgedale Drive
              Minnetonka (across from Ridgedale)

$39 per person (includes breakfast)

Understanding that the topics Toby covers in his speeches can be a bit dry, he does things a little differently, he makes it entertaining, relevant, and most importantly, beneficial to you and your company.

Two Great Educational Courses!

EPA Lead Renovator Recertification
Be Aware of Your Expiration Date! Certification expires every five years! Fulfill your EPA Lead Renovator recertification requirements at BATC’s Contractor University.  

EPA lead certification and/or re-certification is required for any renovation that disturbs more than six square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior lead paint in residential or child-occupied facilities built before 1978.  

June 28, 2016 | 8 am - Noon | at BATC | $149 
 

Understanding the Minnesota Residential Energy Code
Contractor University and the Minnesota Energy Code Compliance Collaborative present three sessions to help increase understanding of compliance with the Minnesota Residential Energy Code. 

June 29, 2016 | 7:30 am-Noon | $29 per person (includes breakfast and all sessions) | Sessions to be held at BATC in Roseville | 3 MN Contractor and Building Official Credits

Sessions: Insulation and the New Residential Energy Code, Balanced Ventilation and Testing: HRVs and ERVs, Best Practices for High-Performance Enclosures, “Ask a Code Official” Forum

Instructors (pictured left): Ross Anderson, Neighborhood Energy Connection, Tim Manz, City of Blaine, and Patrick Huelman, University of Minnesota.  

June 10-26 (Fri-Sat-Sun)
Artisan Home Tour
June 15
Small Volume Builders and Remodelers Joint Roundtable 
June 16 
Evening of Dreams [Register]
June 21
BATC Member Appreciation Bash [RSVP]
June 28
EPA Lead Refresher Course [Register]
June 29
MN Residential Energy Code Course [Register]
July 8 
Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year, and Associate of the Year entry due [Register]
Rising Star nominations due [Register]
July 19
Eggs & Economics: Mid-Year Economic Forecast [Register]
July 29
Reggie entry due [Register]
Bennie entry due [Register]
August 3
BATC Golf Open
August 5
Trillium entry opens [Register]

For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org