Rep. Melissa Hortman

Co-sponsor SF 37

Passed · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

Constitutional amendment providing for equality under the law

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new section to the Minnesota Constitution to guarantee equal rights and prohibit discrimination for all people. It specifically protects individuals from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, and sex, with the definition of sex explicitly including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation. If voters approve the amendment at the 2026 general election, the change will become effective on January 1, 2027. The text also establishes that any state action denying these rights must be the least restrictive way to achieve a very important government goal.

Passed May 19, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 173

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Equality under law provided, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new section to the Minnesota Constitution to guarantee equality under the law. The amendment would prohibit the state, its cities, counties, and other political subdivisions from denying or abridging rights based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, ancestry, or national origin. If approved by voters at the 2024 general election, the change would take effect on January 1, 2025. The measure is titled the "Equal Rights Amendment" and requires a simple yes or no vote from the public.

In committee May 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 5274

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Gambling; sports betting and fantasy contests authorized, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting and fantasy contest taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, amateur sports grants provided, charitable gambling provided and lawful gambling tax rates modified, pari-mutuel horse racing provided, and money appropriated.

Maddy summaryThis bill legalizes and regulates sports betting and fantasy contests in Minnesota by establishing a licensing system for operators and setting specific tax rates on these activities. It prohibits local governments from banning or restricting sports betting within their jurisdictions and defines key terms to clarify what types of events, such as esports and college sports, are eligible for wagering. The legislation also introduces civil and criminal penalties for violations, creates a framework for charitable gambling, and includes provisions for amateur sports grants and pari-mutuel horse racing.

In committee May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SF 3881

Signed into law · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

Designating a portion of marked U.S. Highway 169 between Marble and Mountain Iron as "Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway"

Signed into law May 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HF 4593

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Advisory citizens' redistricting commission established, redistricting principles and redistricting requirements established, constitutional amendment to establish an independent citizen's redistricting commission proposed, and money appropriated.

In committee Apr 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4237

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

U.S. Highway 169 portion between Marble and Mountain Iron designated as "Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway."

In committee Mar 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 500

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Federal standard time year-round beginning in 2024 and expiring upon enactment of federal law authorizing states to recognize advanced standard time year-round recognition provided.

In committee Mar 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4745

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

MinnesotaCare public option established, eligibility expanded, public option enrollee premium scale established, section 1332 waiver required to be sought by commissioner of commerce, and money appropriated.

In committee Mar 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4534

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Culturally competent supports and resources related to well-being and long-term services and supports grants established, and money appropriated.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 9

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Individual income provisions modified, dependent care credit expanded, and great start child care credit established.

In committee Feb 19, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track