Legislation

Drafting legislation and testifying on bills with civil liberties implications is key to ensuring that the government cannot infringe on your rights.

HERE'S AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT WE'RE WATCHING THIS SESSION:

Legislative Agenda (in English)

Legislative Agenda (Spanish)

HERE'S MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISSUES:

LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES:

How to Talk So Your Minnesota Legislator Will Listen (English)

How to Talk So Your Legislator Will Listen (Spanish)

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HF336 Reform Driver’s License Suspensions

Prohibits the suspension of driver's licenses for failing to pay for traffic tickets; or for failing to appeal in court on a petty misdemeanor citation or license suspension/revocation.

February 5, 2021

HF 75 Forfeiture Reform

Vehicles and property subject to forfeiture limited, property recovery by innocent owners provided, federal equitable sharing program participation modified, reports required, and money appropriated.

February 5, 2021

HF614 Fix Sentencing Inconsistency

Sets the maximum sentence for gross misdemeanors at 364 days to resolve an inconsistency in federal and state law.

February 5, 2021

SF 173 Voting Rights Suppression

Would require photo IDs to register to vote and to vote, create a voter identification card and establish provisional ballots, making it more difficult for students, older people, and BIPOC people to vote.

February 5, 2021