Bill Overview
Title: Paul D. Wellstone Building Act of 2022
Description: This act designates the federal building located at 212 Third Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building.
Sponsors: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals directly interacting with the 212 Third Avenue South Federal Building, Minneapolis
Estimated Size: 1000
- The bill focuses on the designation of a single federal building.
- Only individuals directly associated with this building will observe a tangible change.
- The public may experience minimal or indirect impact through news exposure or historical reference.
- There is no indication of broader impact or resource reallocation that affects a larger population.
Reasoning
- The designation of a federal building generally has direct implications only for those who work in, visit, or otherwise interact with the building regularly.
- Most people in the country will not see any change in their day-to-day life because of the renaming of this building.
- The wellbeing scores for most people would likely remain unchanged by this policy, except possibly for those with strong personal ties to Paul D. Wellstone, or employees within the building.
- Such a policy is symbolic in nature and has limited financial impact, thus not altering the cost of services or employment opportunities meaningfully.
- I will simulate interviews focusing on people residing or working near the Minneapolis federal building, as they are the most likely to perceive any effect, albeit small.
- Considering the estimated budget constraint and insignificant direct financial benefits from the policy, impacts on wellbeing are expected to be low.
- With an intended population impact estimate of about 1000 directly interacting individuals, the breadth of any change in wellbeing scores is inherently limited.
Simulated Interviews
Federal Employee (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a nice tribute to Wellstone, but it doesn't affect my work.
- The building sign change is aesthetic; job remains the same.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Retired (St. Paul, MN)
Age: 58 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It warms my heart to see Wellstone's name honored.
- Though I'm retired, the change brings back many good memories.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Local Business Owner (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Probably won't change much in terms of customer trends.
- It's a good historical nod, but daily life stays the same.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Postal Worker (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I have a lot of stops; this won't change my routine.
- It will help to remember directions to say the Wellstone building.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Civil Servant (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 50 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Great to see historical figures honored.
- I appreciate the importance of legacy, but my job stays the same.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Federal Security (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm used to the current name, and it's mostly business as usual.
- New signs might look good, but my day-to-day doesn't change.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Historian (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 44 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming the building acknowledges his legacy, which is important.
- It doesn't offer personal benefits beyond intellectual appreciation.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Architect (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The building name change is an interesting project but not impactful.
- I focus more on architectural designs than on names.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Library Volunteer (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I enjoy seeing Wellstone's legacy recognized in public places.
- It won't affect my day, but it's a small, meaningful gesture.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Journalist (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 27 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's an interesting story to cover, but my personal stance remains neutral.
- Naming buildings affects cultural conversations more than personal life.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $10000 (Low: $5000, High: $15000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The bill mainly involves symbolic changes with negligible impact on federal budget allocations.
- The cost is associated primarily with updating physical symbols of the building's name, such as signage.
- There is no expected impact on federal employment or major operational processes within the building.