News – Page 229 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 5, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate Republicans, take up legislation barring California auto emission standards in Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate is moving legislation that would strip back the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) ability to set clean air standards without legislative approval. The bill would also require a study to determine the…

March 4, 2020

Senator Koran, Senate Republicans raise questions on SOS directing voters to partisan websites on election day

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans brought questions for Secretary of State Steve Simon based on reports of voters being directed to partisan websites when searching for their polling location. Simon had been scheduled…

March 4, 2020

Senator Utke on Increasing Flexibility for Childcare Providers

Currently, Minnesota has a shortage of childcare providers across the state, especially in rural regions. They are being held back by current child-adult ratios that keep day cares from operating at their potential capacity. Lack…

March 4, 2020

Senator Koran: “We cannot continue to let fraudulent votes exist”

(ST. PAUL, MN) – This Wednesday, a bill to require photo identification for voting passed through the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. Senator Scott Newman (R- Hutchinson) chief authored the legislation. It holds widespread support in…

March 4, 2020

Senator Newman presents bipartisan bill to alter REAL ID residency requirements

On Wednesday, legislation to ease the proof of residency requirements for obtaining a REAL ID was heard by the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. The bill, a bipartisan effort between Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) and…

March 3, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer establishes voter privacy protection

(St. Paul, MN) – Today, in the State Government Finance and Elections Committee, Chair Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) presented her bill SF3482, legislation that reinforces the security of presidential primary election data. In 2016, Senator…

March 3, 2020

Senate Republicans raise questions on SOS directing voters to partisan websites on election day

Today Senate Republicans brought questions for Secretary of State Steve Simon based on reports of voters being directed to partisan websites when searching for their polling location. Simon had been scheduled to testify before the…

March 3, 2020

Senator Benson Supports Voter ID Legislation

(ST. PAUL, MN) – This Wednesday, a bill to require photo identification for voting will be heard in the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. Senator Scott Newman (R- Hutchinson) chief authored the legislation. It holds widespread…

March 3, 2020

Chamberlain bill to allow college athletes to earn endorsement money heard in Higher Education Committee

Minnesota would become the latest in a string of states to allow college athletes to sign endorsement deals with apparel and equipment manufacturers, energy drinks, supplement makers, and other sponsors under a new bill from…

March 3, 2020

Senator Rarick Encourages Passage of Voter ID Laws

(ST. PAUL, MN) – This Thursday, a bill to require photo identification for voting passed through the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. Senator Scott Newman (R- Hutchinson) chief authored the legislation. It holds widespread support in…

March 3, 2020

Senate Republicans roll out housing bills to “Legalize the American Dream”

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans announced a plan to “Legalize the American Dream” through housing regulation reform and reduced building fees. The package of bills is a response to recent reporting about the extremely…

March 3, 2020

Senator Ruud protecting Paul Bunyan Land and jobs for Minnesota youth

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) presented SF 3358 in the Jobs and Economic Development committee yesterday with testimony from Alan Rademacher and Lois Moon, owners of Paul Bunyan Land. Her bill establishes a new minimum…

March 3, 2020

Highway 14 Expansion Plan Unveiled

St. Paul, MN – Senator Gary Dahms (R ‒ Redwood Falls), alongside a bipartisan group of legislators and Governor Walz, announced that a plan is in place to finish the expansion of Highway 14 from…

March 2, 2020

Senator Chamberlain bill to prohibit most TCE use clears first committee

Minnesota state Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) on Monday continued his effort to bar companies from using the toxic and dangerous chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) during their manufacturing processes. The Minnesota Senate Environment and Natural Resources…

March 2, 2020

Senator Newman responds to announced $1.5 billion budget surplus

On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February budget forecast, which shows an estimated budget surplus of $1.513 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The forecast, which is updated twice each year to reflect…

March 2, 2020

Legislators announce a new bipartisan, bicameral caucus dedicated to reforming Minnesota’s criminal justice system

Today, a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of state legislators announced that they are forming a new caucus dedicated to reforming Minnesota’s criminal justice system. Members of the newly-formed Criminal Justice Reform Caucus will work together to…

March 2, 2020

Senator Rosen legislative update: The latest state budget forecast and much more!

Greetings Neighbors! Last week we completed week three of the 2020 Session. It was a busy week with committee hearings, the February Forecast release, and 14 constituent group visits! Wow! February Forecast: On Thursday the…

March 2, 2020

Senator Miller introduces bill to eliminate Social Security income tax

Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) recently introduced a new bill that would allow Minnesota’s retirees to fully and completely deduct all Social Security income on their state income taxes beginning next year. “One of…

February 28, 2020

Highway 14 Expansion Plan Unveiled

Today, Senator Gary Dahms (R ‒ Redwood Falls), alongside a bipartisan group of legislators and Governor Walz, announced that a plan is in place to finish the expansion of Highway 14 from Nicollet to New…

February 28, 2020

‘Clean Energy First’ legislation clears first committee hurdle

On Thursday, legislation designed to modernize Minnesota’s energy resources by prioritizing renewable energy cleared its first committee. The legislation, known as ‘Clean Energy First’, passed the Minnesota Senate Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee…