The tax bill which included roughly $300 million in tax cuts expired at midnight with Governor Dayton taking no action on the bill or a "pocket-veto". Early Tuesday morning, the Governor held a press conference reiterating his "must haves" for a special session to be called.

There is agreement on the changes needed to fix the tax bill which due to an error could cost the state $100 million over the next three years.

Dayton said, "I'm willing to compromise. I'm willing to meet them half way" with regards to a bonding bill. Although when asked during the press conference which projects he would be willing to drop, he did not provide additional detail.

Following the press conference, Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) stated, "Halfway is $1 billion. We were there on the last night of session. That is compromise. Anything beyond that, (Dayton)'s going to have to do pretty heavy convincing.

Legislative leaders met with Governor Dayton later Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was brief with the next meeting not scheduled until June 15. However, there was agreement to convene a committee to start working through the unfinished bonding bill in public, although there are no details available on how that process will work or when it will begin.

The Governor's press conference video is available HERE

Governor Dayton will urge Legislature to finish their work, and make needed investments in a Better Minnesota – including essential investments in Rochester and Mankato   Rochester and Mankato area projects were among many left unfinished during Regular Session; Governor now calling on Legislature to finish their work in Special Session  

On Wednesday, June 8th, Governor Mark Dayton will travel to Rochester and Mankato, calling on legislators to finish their work, and make critical investments in a Better Minnesota.  

Governor Dayton will visit Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) and South Central College in North Mankato, urging legislators to compromise on terms for a Special Session. Since June 1st, Governor Dayton has been calling on legislative leaders to compromise on needed investments in higher education, job creation, and public safety.

Essential investments in Rochester and Mankato area projects were among many left unfinished during this year’s Regular Session.  

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (RCTC)  
WHO: Governor Mark Dayton Joyce Helens, President of Rochester Community and Technical College   WHAT: News conference to discuss essential investments in higher education during a Special Session   WHEN: Wednesday, June 8th 12:30pm  
WHERE: Rochester Community and Technical College Main Atrium 851 30th Avenue Southeast, Rochester, MN 55904  

SOUTH CENTRAL COLLEGE IN NORTH MANKATO  
WHO: Governor Mark Dayton Dr. Annette Parker, President of South Central College  
WHAT: News conference to discuss essential investments in higher education during a Special Session   WHEN: Wednesday, June 8th 2:45pm  
WHERE: South Central College, North Mankato 1920 Lee Boulevard North Mankato, MN 56003