Legislative Update

On Monday the house DFL passed language to provide driver?s licenses to undocumented immigrants with zero guardrails to make sure these documents are not being used for anything outside of driving and car insurance. While there is a strong argument for public safety that this bill could provide by allowing these drivers to get insurance and take some driver training courses, I believe the lack of markings or data sharing to prevent these from being used for voter registration is unacceptable.

Felon Voting is another one of the bills tha has been rushed through the process this week. While voting rights are already rightfully restored once someone charged with a felony has completed their entire sentence this bill, HF 28, would return a felon?s right to vote as soon as they are out of prison, while they?re still on probation. Taking the teeth out of any punishment removes the consequences of committing one of these crimes. In some of these cases, the victims may never be able to vote again.

This week in committee we heard about the Earned Sick and Safe Time bill, House File 19. This legislation would force businesses of any size to pay into this ?program. While parental leave for a newborn or FMLA in the event of an emergency are important, I don?t think it should be the government's place to mandate these added costs or create a one size fits all program. Not to mention the bureaucratic overhead that comes along with any new state program.

I am looking forward to being back in district this weekend. Please feel free to reach out and share any legislative concerns you may have with the myriad of legislation that is quickly coming across our desks this year.

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