Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) responded today to reporting that UnitedHealth is suing the state of Minnesota for violating the single subject clause of the State Constitution:

“This lawsuit is not surprising. In fact, Republicans warned Gov. Walz this could happen if he signed the monster 1,400-page tax bill rushed through by Democrats in the final minutes of session. A bill that covers taxes, housing, healthcare, commerce, higher education, and many other items, is not a single-subject bill, no matter how you interpret the Constitution,” Johnson said.

“Democrats had full control of government and plenty of time to manage a session, but their own internal battles and refusal to compromise made a mockery of the bill-making process. While Democrats promote their accomplishments, it’s a good reminder that to the courts, the end result does not always justify the means.”