Rep. Dawn Gillman

Co-sponsor HF 4955

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Use of ground lights on motorcycles authorized to increase visibility at night.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows motorcycle riders in Minnesota to install white ground lights underneath their bikes to improve visibility at night. The law permits these lights only if they are hidden from other drivers and project a steady beam no wider than six feet directly onto the road surface. By adding this new provision to existing traffic statutes, the legislation creates a specific exception to rules that typically restrict motorcycle lighting equipment.

In committee May 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 1878

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Bail Abatement Nonprofit Exclusion (BANE) Act established.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Bail Abatement Nonprofit Exclusion (BANE) Act to prohibit nonprofit organizations from using their funds to pay bail on behalf of individuals arrested. Under the new law, nonprofits are barred from organizing or registering specifically to make payments to courts to satisfy bail conditions. The measure directly affects charitable groups and other nonprofit entities by restricting their ability to engage in bail-related financial activities.

In committee May 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4803

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Secretary of state required to place questions on 2024 state general election ballot related to approval of state flag and state seal designs adopted by State Emblems Redesign Commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Secretary of State to put two questions on the 2024 general election ballot asking voters to approve or reject new designs for the state flag and the state seal. These designs were previously selected by the State Emblems Redesign Commission, and the bill mandates that the changes take effect on May 11, 2025, only if voters vote "yes" on both questions. If the proposals are rejected by the public, the existing flag and seal designs will remain in place. Additionally, the bill updates state laws to clarify how agencies should handle the transition between the old and new emblems and directs unused seal-making tools to the Minnesota Historical Society.

In committee May 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 5374

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Motorcycles allowed to split lanes under certain circumstances, public awareness campaign required, and money appropriated.

In committee May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 5408

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Salisbury Bridge rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

In committee Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 356

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Law on use of force in defense of home and person clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat outside the home eliminated, boundaries of dwelling expanded, presumption created, and rights available to a person in that person's dwelling extended to others defending against forced entry.

In committee Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 292

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Minnesota Personal Protection Act amended, lifetime permits to carry handguns created, and application fee reduced for permits to carry.

In committee Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 3924

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Outdoor School for All grant program created, and money appropriated.

In committee Apr 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 3992

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Local government and private ambulance service aid provisions modified, and onetime aid program established for licensed ambulance services, reports required, and money appropriated.

In committee Apr 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4504

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Retail delivery tax repealed.

In committee Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track