The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding Senate passage of a proposed constitutional amendment on conservation, clean water, public broadcasting and the arts.

"While I appreciate the Senate's willingness to vote on this important issue, I hope the bill will be more focused in its final version.  Conservation and clean water are too important to be watered down by other issues.  While the arts and public broadcasting are important, they do not rise to the level of being in need of dedicated constitutional support."