Rep. Jeff Backer

Co-sponsor HF 238

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Use of force in defense of home and person law clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, duty to retreat in self-defense outside of home eliminated, boundaries of dwelling for purposes of self-defense expanded, presumption in the case of a person entering a dwelling or occupied vehicle by stealth or force created, and right to defend against entry extended.

In committee May 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SF 216

Signed into law · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

Medical assistance (MA) claims against estates provisions modifications

Signed into law May 15, 2017 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HF 812

Vetoed · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Abortion performing facility licensure required, licensing fee required, and money appropriated.

Vetoed May 10, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 629

died · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Claims against estates provisions under medical assistance modified.

died May 8, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 400

Signed into law · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

State contracts; vendor discrimination against Israel prohibited.

Signed into law May 3, 2017 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HF 2595

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Rural Finance Authority authorized to issue or participate in more than one methane digester loan to a farmer.

In committee Apr 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SF 218

Signed into law · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

Road authorities mowing and haying in trunk highway right-of-ways governance; temporary moratorium establishment; recommendation to legislature requirement

Signed into law Apr 18, 2017 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HF 2588

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Environmental assessment worksheet requirements exemption provided.

In committee Apr 7, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 2463

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Health commissioner authorized to levy penalties against medical cannabis manufacturers.

In committee Apr 7, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 2573

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Abortion data required to be reported by physicians or facilities modified, and money appropriated.

In committee Apr 4, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track