Rep. Shane Mekeland

Co-sponsor HF 3204

Signed into law · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Parenting time and spousal maintenance provisions modified, antenuptial and postnuptial agreements governing provisions modified and updated, assisted reproduction rights and responsibilities established, and revisor of statutes directed to update terms used in statute.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota law updates family court rules to ensure unmarried parents are treated the same as married couples when determining child custody and parenting time. The bill mandates that courts prioritize scheduling expedited hearings within 30 days if a parent is denied access to their child for 14 consecutive days or faces financial hardship during a legal dispute. It also establishes new rights and responsibilities regarding assisted reproduction and directs the state to modernize legal terminology used in family law statutes. These changes aim to support children's relationships with both parents while providing faster relief for urgent situations involving access or support.

Signed into law Aug 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor

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

Primary HF 5440

In committee · Minnesota House · Lead sponsor

Submission of a decommissioning and repurposing plan for scheduled retirement of an electric generation facility required.

In committee May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HF 3926

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Minnesota Human Rights Act changes made.

In committee Apr 29, 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

Primary HF 1591

In committee · Minnesota House · Lead sponsor

Legislative enactment single subject requirement strengthened, and constitutional amendment proposed.

In committee Apr 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HF 5341

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Temporary moratorium on light rail transit expenditures established.

In committee Apr 11, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 5264

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Right of patients and residents to have a support person present when receiving health care services established, and civil penalty established.

In committee Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 5265

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

All-electric vehicle surcharge amended.

In committee Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 641

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Right to carry without a permit provided, and optional permit to carry provided.

In committee Apr 4, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track