MN legislative records: on Crime
Ilhan Omar:
Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit
HF390: Penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic increased.ACLU summary and recommendations for voting NO:- Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
- Would have a chilling effect on
speech
- Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
- Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue
Veto message by Governor Mark Dayton:I do not support the broad transit provisions in this bill.
The language does not provide clarity regarding the actual crimes, for which it creates stiffer penalties. I believe that the Statute's existing language: "tends to...." is unacceptably vague and subjective. Current law gives law enforcement the
authority and tools needed to protect public safety.Legislative Outcome:Passed House 83-44-7 on May/8/18; State Rep. Ilhan Omar voted NO; Passed Senate 40-27-0 on May/14/18; Vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May/19/18.
Source: ACLU recommendation on Minnesota voting record HF390
May 8, 2018
Jim Abeler:
Supports use of deadly force in self-defense
Jim Abeler voted Yea (Concurrence Vote) on HF 1467 (Passed House, 85-47)Legislative title:Expands the Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense
Legislative summary:Vote to expand provisions authorizing use of deadly force in
self-defense. Highlights:
- Authorizes an individual to use deadly force to resist or prevent any of the following from occurring:
- The commission of a felony in the individual's dwelling;
- The commission of an offense that will expose an
individual to substantial injury or death; or
- The commission of a felony that includes the threatened use of physical force or a deadly weapon.
- Expands the definition of a "dwelling" to include: overnight stopping accommodation of any kind; a motor
vehicle; a watercraft; a motor home
- An individual is presumed to have a reasonable belief that there is an imminent threat of substantial injury or death if another individual has entered or is attempting to enter a dwelling unlawfully.
Source: Minnesota House voting records (Votesmart synopses)
Feb 29, 2012
Karen Housley:
Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit
HF390: Penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic increased.ACLU summary and recommendations for voting NO:- Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
- Would have a chilling effect on
speech
- Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
- Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue
Veto message by Governor Mark Dayton:I do not support the broad transit provisions in this bill.
The language does not provide clarity regarding the actual crimes, for which it creates stiffer penalties. I believe that the Statute's existing language: "tends to...." is unacceptably vague and subjective. Current law gives law enforcement the
authority and tools needed to protect public safety.Legislative Outcome:Passed House 83-44-7 on May/8/18; Passed Senate 40-27-0 on May/14/18; State Sen. Karen Housley voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May/19/18.
Source: ACLU recommendation on Minnesota voting record HF390
May 14, 2018
Mark Dayton:
Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit
HF390: Penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic increased.ACLU summary and recommendations for voting NO:- Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
- Would have a chilling effect on
speech
- Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
- Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue
Veto message by Governor Mark Dayton:I do not support the broad transit provisions in this bill.
The language does not provide clarity regarding the actual crimes, for which it creates stiffer penalties. I believe that the Statute's existing language: "tends to...." is unacceptably vague and subjective. Current law gives law enforcement the
authority and tools needed to protect public safety.Legislative Outcome:Passed House 83-44-7 on May/8/18; Passed Senate 40-27-0 on May/14/18; Vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May/19/18.
Source: ACLU recommendation on Minnesota voting record HF390
May 19, 2018
Michelle Benson:
Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit
HF390: Penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic increased.ACLU summary and recommendations for voting NO:
- Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
- Would have a chilling effect
on speech
- Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
- Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue
Veto message by Governor Mark Dayton: do not support the broad transit provisions in this bill.
The language does not provide clarity regarding the actual crimes, for which it creates stiffer penalties. I believe that the Statute's existing language: "tends to...." is unacceptably vague and subjective. Current law gives law enforcement the
authority and tools needed to protect public safety.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 83-44-7 on May/8/18; Passed Senate 40-27-0 on May/14/18; State Sen. Michelle Benson voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May/19/18.
Source: ACLU recommendation on Minnesota voting record HF390
May 14, 2018
Michelle Fischbach:
Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit
HF390: Penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic increased.ACLU summary and recommendations for voting NO:- Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
- Would have a chilling effect on
speech
- Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
- Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue
Veto message by Governor Mark Dayton:I do not support the broad transit provisions in this bill.
The language does not provide clarity regarding the actual crimes, for which it creates stiffer penalties. I believe that the Statute's existing language: "tends to...." is unacceptably vague and subjective. Current law gives law enforcement the
authority and tools needed to protect public safety.Legislative Outcome:Passed House 83-44-7 on May/8/18; Passed Senate 40-27-0 on May/14/18; State Sen. Michelle Fischbach voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May/19/18.
Source: ACLU recommendation on Minnesota voting record HF390
May 14, 2018
Paul Gazelka:
Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit
HF390: Penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic increased.ACLU summary and recommendations for voting NO:
- Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
- Would have a chilling effect
on speech
- Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
- Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue
Veto message by Governor Mark Dayton: do not support the broad transit provisions in this bill.
The language does not provide clarity regarding the actual crimes, for which it creates stiffer penalties. I believe that the Statute's existing language: "tends to...." is unacceptably vague and subjective. Current law gives law enforcement the
authority and tools needed to protect public safety.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 83-44-7 on May/8/18; Passed Senate 40-27-0 on May/14/18; State Sen. Paul Gazelka voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May/19/18.
Source: ACLU recommendation on Minnesota voting record HF390
May 14, 2018
Scott Jensen:
Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit
HF390: Penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic increased.ACLU summary and recommendations for voting NO:- Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
- Would have a chilling effect on
speech
- Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
- Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue
Veto message by Governor Mark Dayton:I do not support the broad transit provisions in this bill.
The language does not provide clarity regarding the actual crimes, for which it creates stiffer penalties. I believe that the Statute's existing language: "tends to...." is unacceptably vague and subjective. Current law gives law enforcement the
authority and tools needed to protect public safety.Legislative Outcome:Passed House 83-44-7 on May/8/18; Passed Senate 40-27-0 on May/14/18; State Sen. Scott Jensen voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May/19/18.
Source: ACLU recommendation on Minnesota voting record HF390
May 14, 2018
Tina Liebling:
Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit
HF390: Penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic increased.ACLU summary and recommendations for voting NO:- Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
- Would have a chilling effect on
speech
- Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
- Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue
Veto message by Governor Mark Dayton:I do not support the broad transit provisions in this bill.
The language does not provide clarity regarding the actual crimes, for which it creates stiffer penalties. I believe that the Statute's existing language: "tends to...." is unacceptably vague and subjective. Current law gives law enforcement the
authority and tools needed to protect public safety.Legislative Outcome:Passed House 83-44-7 on May/8/18; State Rep. Tina Liebling voted NO; Passed Senate 40-27-0 on May/14/18; Vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May/19/18.
Source: ACLU recommendation on Minnesota voting record HF390
May 8, 2018
Tina Liebling:
Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit
HF390: Penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic increased.ACLU summary and recommendations for voting NO:- Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
- Would have a chilling effect on
speech
- Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
- Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue
Veto message by Governor Mark Dayton:I do not support the broad transit provisions in this bill.
The language does not provide clarity regarding the actual crimes, for which it creates stiffer penalties. I believe that the Statute's existing language: "tends to...." is unacceptably vague and subjective. Current law gives law enforcement the
authority and tools needed to protect public safety.Legislative Outcome:Passed House 83-44-7 on May/8/18; State Rep. Matt Dean voted YES; Passed Senate 40-27-0 on May/14/18; Vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May/19/18.
Source: ACLU recommendation on Minnesota voting record HF390
May 8, 2018
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