Unemployment Expansion  |  SF40

SF40 makes additional unemployment benefits available from the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. These benefits are specifically for applicants who were laid off due to lack of work between April 3, 2022 and March 4, 2023 and worked in the mining industry.

The Minnesota State House of Representatives passed SF40 on January 23, 2023 by a vote of 127 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is not the government’s responsibility under the constitution to provide safety nets for those who are struggling. Even so, providing additional unemployment benefits exclusively to individuals who were laid off from the mining industry during a specific timeframe discriminates against other unemployed individuals who were not employed in the mining industry during that period.

Protect Reproductive Options Act  |  HF1

HF1 enacts that every individual possesses a fundamental right to autonomously make decisions regarding their reproductive health, including the fundamental right to utilize or decline reproductive healthcare and that every individual who becomes pregnant retains a fundamental right to either proceed with the pregnancy and childbirth or to seek an abortion, and to independently determine how to exercise this inherent right.

The Minnesota State House of Representatives passed HF1 on January 19, 2023 by a vote of 69 to 65. We have assigned pluses to the nays because states should do the opposite and act to ban abortion and guarantee the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Renewable Energy  |  HF7

HF7 sets Renewable Energy Standards (RES) modifications, increases the proportion of a utility’s retail electric sales that are to be generated from renewable energy to 55 percent in 2035. The bill establishes a carbon-free resource standard for all covered electric utilities that starts at 80 percent in 2030 and increases incrementally to 100 percent by 2040.

The Minnesota State House of Representatives passed HF7 on January 26, 2023 by a vote of 70 to 60. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this expands government by pushing for interventions infringing on individual freedoms and economic liberties. Tax dollars should not go toward complying with any aspect of the UN’s Agenda 2030, as it is not constitutional. Additionally, this legislation creates more government interference in the free-market economy and advances the Marxist climate change agenda. Businesses should have the freedom to conduct business without the government meddling in their affairs by setting unrealistic and costly regulations.

Homeless Prevention  |  HF1440

HF1440 allocates $50,000,000 from the general fund to the Housing Finance Agency for the family homeless prevention and assistance program.

The Minnesota State House of Representatives passed HF1440 on March 16, 2023 by a vote of 73 to 50. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is a large expansion of government, and such allocation of funds constitutes government spending that exceeds the state’s authority.

Voting Changes  |  HF3

HF3 establishes automatic voter registration for eligible individuals when they apply for or renew a Minnesota driver’s license, medical assistance, or other benefits through designated agencies. Additionally, it enables individuals aged 16 or 17 to submit voter registration applications, with privacy measures until they turn 18 and are registered. Furthermore, it introduces a permanent absentee ballot request list, allowing voters to receive ballots automatically for each election, replacing the need for repeated absentee ballot applications. These sections also detail mailing timelines for ballots and update forms accordingly, while making information about individuals on the permanent absentee voting list public.

The Minnesota State House of Representatives passed HF3 on April 13, 2023 by a vote of 70 to 57. We have assigned pluses to the nays because automatic voter registration may increase the risk of voter fraud and compromise the integrity of elections. Individuals should take the initiative to register to vote, as it is a civic responsibility, but automatic registration can lead to inaccuracies in voter rolls. Additionally, having ballots sent in the mail for every election opens the door for even more fraud.

Paid Family Leave  |  HF2

HF2 establishes a state-run insurance program to provide Minnesota workers with up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and up to an additional 12 weeks of paid medical leave per year.

The Minnesota State House of Representatives passed HF2 on May 17, 2023 by a vote of 69 to 62. We have assigned pluses to the nays because insurance should be offered by the private sector, not government. Expanding paid family leave is just another step towards socialism, since this program places the cost on taxpayers.

Unemployment Expansion  |  SF40

SF40 makes additional unemployment benefits available from the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. These benefits are specifically for applicants who were laid off due to lack of work between April 3, 2022 and March 4, 2023 and worked in the mining industry.

The Minnesota State Senate passed SF40 on January 12, 2023 by a vote of 56 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is not the government’s responsibility under the constitution to provide safety nets for those who are struggling. Even so, providing additional unemployment benefits exclusively to individuals who were laid off from the mining industry during a specific timeframe discriminates against other unemployed individuals who were not employed in the mining industry during that period.

Renewable Energy  |  HF7

HF7 sets Renewable Energy Standards (RES) modifications, increases the proportion of a utility’s retail electric sales that are to be generated from renewable energy to 55 percent in 2035. The bill establishes a carbon-free resource standard for all covered electric utilities that starts at 80 percentage in 2030 and increases incrementally to 100 percent by 2040.

The Minnesota State Senate passed HF7 on February 2, 2023 by a vote of 34 to 33. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this expands government by pushing for interventions infringing on individual freedoms and economic liberties. Tax dollars should not go toward complying with any aspect of the UN’s Agenda 2030, as it is not constitutional. Additionally, this legislation creates more government interference in the free-market economy and advances the Marxist climate change agenda. Businesses should have the freedom to conduct business without the government meddling in their affairs by setting unrealistic and costly regulations.

Free School Meals  |  HF5

HF5 allocates state funding to every Minnesota school enrolled in the free school meals program for each student’s lunch and breakfast served, capped at one breakfast and one lunch per student per school day.

The Minnesota State Senate passed HF5 on March 14, 2023 by a vote of 38 to 26. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxpayers should not be funding meals for all public-school students. This bill increases government spending and expands the role of government. Providing free meals to all students, regardless of need, removes the personal responsibility of parents and guardians to provide for their children’s meals.

Sex Changes for Minors  |  HF146

HF146 prohibits the enforcement or application of a law from another state that allows a state agency to remove a child from their parent or guardian for permitting the child to undergo sex-change surgery. Similarly, any court order from another state to remove a child because the parent or guardian facilitated gender-affirming care in this state cannot be enforced here.

The Minnesota State Senate passed HF146 on April 21, 2023 by a vote of 34 to 30. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the Left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas like this for years. The indoctrination that leads people to believe that they can choose their pronouns and identify as a different gender is immoral. Scientifically and biblically, there are only two genders. Additionally, minors are not yet capable of giving informed consent and should not have the ability to choose a gender that contradicts their scientific classification, causing irreversible damage.

Voting Changes  |  HF3

HF3 establishes automatic voter registration for eligible individuals when they apply for or renew a Minnesota driver’s license, medical assistance, or other benefits through designated agencies. Additionally, it enables individuals aged 16 or 17 to submit voter registration applications, with privacy measures until they turn 18 and are registered. Furthermore, it introduces a permanent absentee ballot request list, allowing voters to receive ballots automatically for each election, replacing the need for repeated absentee ballot applications. These sections also detail mailing timelines for ballots and update forms accordingly, while making information about individuals on the permanent absentee voting list public.

The Minnesota State Senate passed HF3 on April 26, 2023 by a vote of 34 to 33. We have assigned pluses to the nays because automatic voter registration may increase the risk of voter fraud and compromise the integrity of elections. Individuals should take the initiative to register to vote, as it is a civic responsibility, but automatic registration can lead to inaccuracies in voter rolls. Additionally, having ballots sent in the mail for every election opens the door for even more fraud.

Equal Rights Amendment  |  HF197

HF197 urges Congress to recognize the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), renaming it the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. It highlights the historical context and significance of the ERA, emphasizing its role in advancing gender equality and addressing existing disparities. The resolution stresses the importance of clarifying legal protections against sex discrimination and underscores the potential impact on legislation, case law, and constitutional interpretation. It urges Congress to acknowledge the ERA’s ratification and transmit the resolution to relevant federal authorities for official recognition and incorporation into the Constitution.

The Minnesota State Senate passed HF197 on May 17, 2023 by a vote of 42 to 25. We have assigned pluses to the nays because “gender equality” is a left-wing talking point used to divide Americans when we are already created equally by God and recognized as such under the U.S. Constitution. Furthermore, the original 1972 ERA resolution in Congress expired in 1982, and five states rescinded their ratifications of the proposed amendment. For Congress to arbitrarily ignore these facts by declaring the ERA ratified would violate the basic operating principles of Congress’ legislative process.

Expanding Government ‘Entitlement’ Programs  |  HF33

HF33 appropriates $18.8 billion in health and human services spending for FY 2022-23, resulting in extended Medicaid coverage, hiked payouts under the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), spending for child care and student loan forgiveness, and “anti-racism” training for health care providers.

The House passed HF33 on June 26, 2021, by a vote of 69 to 56. We have assigned pluses to the nays because neither health care nor social welfare is the object of legitimate government at any level. Increasing government dependency not only causes more debt and poverty in the United States, but continues the irresponsible and unconstitutional use of taxpayer money by disparaging the American people of their right to the income they have earned.

Omnibus Public Education Bill  |  HF2

HF2 serves as the omnibus PreK-12 public education bill. It encompasses a $21.2 billion budget, which allocates $554.2 million in new spending, the largest per-pupil formula amount in over a decade. It also incorporates provisions from the Increase Teachers of Color Act and prohibits “lunch shaming” for students with unpaid school meals debt.

The Senate passed HF2 on June 30, 2021, by a vote of 65 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because education is the responsibility of–and a fundamental right of choice retained by–a child’s parents or legal guardians, not the government. Forcing American citizens to furnish ever-increasing sums of taxpayer money for a compulsory, government-run, and failed school system violates their individual liberty protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. 

Federal COVID-19 Funds for Housing Subsidies  |  HF4

HF4 provides for the use of federal COVID-19 funds for rental and housing assistance. It prohibits the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB) from using any money received by the state from the Homeowner Assistance Fund under the American Rescue Plan to reimburse the federal coronavirus relief fund for money allocated to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA).

The Senate passed HF4 on June 28, 2021, by a vote of 66 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because this bill permits the spending of hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on housing subsidies through unfair, unconstitutional federal programs. Such “affordable housing” initiatives are, in fact, forms of wealth redistribution that violate both equal protection of the laws and the property rights of Americans.

Omnibus Public Education Bill  |  HF2

HF2 serves as the omnibus PreK-12 public education bill. It encompasses a $21.2 billion budget, which allocates $554.2 million in new spending, the largest per-pupil formula amount in over a decade. It also incorporates provisions from the Increase Teachers of Color Act and prohibits “lunch shaming” for students with unpaid school meals debt.

The House passed HF2 on June 26, 2021, by a vote of 105 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because education is the responsibility of–and a fundamental right of choice retained by–a child’s parents or legal guardians, not the government. Forcing American citizens to furnish ever-increasing sums of taxpayer money for a compulsory, government-run, and failed school system violates their individual liberty protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. 

Expanding Government ‘Entitlement’ Programs  |  HF33

HF33 appropriates $18.8 billion in health and human services spending for FY 2022-23, resulting in extended Medicaid coverage, hiked payouts under the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), spending for child care and student loan forgiveness, and “anti-racism” training for health care providers.

The Senate passed HF33 on June 26, 2021, by a vote of 62 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because neither health care nor social welfare is the object of legitimate government at any level. Increasing government dependency not only causes more debt and poverty in the United States, but continues the irresponsible and unconstitutional use of taxpayer money by disparaging the American people of their right to the income they have earned.

Federal COVID-19 Funds for Housing Subsidies  |  HF4

HF4 provides for the use of federal COVID-19 funds for rental and housing assistance. It prohibits the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB) from using any money received by the state from the Homeowner Assistance Fund under the American Rescue Plan to reimburse the federal coronavirus relief fund for money allocated to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA).

The House passed HF4 on June 24, 2021, by a vote of 72 to 58. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill permits the spending of hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on housing subsidies through unfair, unconstitutional federal programs. Such “affordable housing” initiatives are, in fact, forms of wealth redistribution that violate both equal protection of the laws and the property rights of Americans.

Enforcement of Canadian Orders for Protection  |  SF395

SF395, the Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Orders for Protection Act, allows Minnesota law enforcement agencies to enforce orders for protection issued in Canada without a requirement that such orders be filed with a court in the United States.

The House passed SF395 on March 18, 2021, by a vote of 131 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because all law enforcement and judicial officers in each state are bound by oath to support the U.S. Constitution, which provides a 5^th Amendment guarantee that “no person” shall be deprived of liberty “without due process of law” and a 14^th Amendment prohibition that “no state shall make or enforce any law” abridging the “privileges or immunities” of American citizens. Article IV, Section 1, of the U.S. Constitution confers recognition to only the “public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State,” not judgements of foreign nations. Protective orders must satisfy the requirement that U.S. courts apply the “supreme law of the land” to be domestically valid or enforceable.  

Terminating the COVID-19 State of Emergency  |  SC5

SC5 would have ended the COVID-19 peacetime public emergency declared by Governor Tim Walz on March 13, 2021, under Executive Order 20-1 and extended under subsequent executive orders.

The House failed to adopt SC5 on March 18, 2021, by a vote of 63 to 69. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the exercise of executive emergency powers ought to be strictly time-limited, not indefinite, and the abuse thereof checked against by periodic legislative oversight. Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution guarantees each state a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.

Terminating the COVID-19 State of Emergency  |  SC5

SC5 would have ended the COVID-19 peacetime public emergency declared by Governor Tim Walz on March 13, 2021, under Executive Order 20-1 and extended under subsequent executive orders.

The Senate adopted SC5 on March 18, 2021, by a vote of 38 to 29. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the exercise of executive emergency powers ought to be strictly time-limited, not indefinite, and the abuse thereof checked against by periodic legislative oversight. Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution guarantees each state a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.

Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act  |  HF164

HF164, the Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act, which updates Minnesota’s Conservation Improvement Program (CIP), aims to reduce statewide energy consumption, specifically by requiring utility “load management,” “fuel switching,” and spending programs for low-income customers.

The House passed HF164 on May 15, 2021, by a vote of 88 to 46. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill implements crony, government-imposed mandates in the name of “climate change” that will further infringe on the property rights of Minnesotans by recovering higher consumer energy costs from ratepayers and stifling free market innovation.

Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act  |  HF164

HF164, the Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act, which updates Minnesota’s Conservation Improvement Program (CIP), aims to reduce statewide energy consumption, specifically by requiring utility “load management,” “fuel switching,” and spending programs for low-income customers.

The Senate passed HF164 on May 17, 2021, by a vote of 58 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill implements crony, government-imposed mandates in the name of “climate change” that will further infringe on the property rights of Minnesotans by recovering higher consumer energy costs from ratepayers and stifling free market innovation.

Enforcement of Canadian Orders for Protection  |  SF395

SF395, the Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Orders for Protection Act, allows Minnesota law enforcement agencies to enforce orders for protection issued in Canada without a requirement that such orders be filed with a court in the United States.

The Senate passed SF395 on March 8, 2021, by a vote of 66 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because all law enforcement and judicial officers in each state are bound by oath to support the U.S. Constitution, which provides a 5^th Amendment guarantee that “no person” shall be deprived of liberty “without due process of law” and a 14^th Amendment prohibition that “no state shall make or enforce any law” abridging the “privileges or immunities” of American citizens. Article IV, Section 1, of the U.S. Constitution confers recognition to only the “public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State,” not judgements of foreign nations. Protective orders must satisfy the requirement that U.S. courts apply the “supreme law of the land” to be domestically valid or enforceable.