MN legislative records: on Immigration


Erin Murphy: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards: Wikipedia background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 72-58-0 on Feb. 23; Erin Murphy voted NAY; passed Senate 60-7-0 on March 30; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 3 Feb 23, 2017

Ilhan Omar: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards: Wikipedia background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 72-58-0 on Feb. 23; passed Senate 60-7-0 on March 30; Rep. Ilhan Omar voted NAY; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 3 Mar 30, 2017

Jeff Johnson: Stop MN's refugee resettlement program now

Q: Support DACA, allowing "Dreamers" who arrived illegally as children, then grew up in the US, to achieve legal status if meet certain conditions?

Jeff Johnson (R): Unknown.

Tim Walz (D): Yes. Sees a need to address DACA & protect Dreamers.

Q: Support path to citizenship for America's 11 million illegal immigrants?

Johnson (R): Unknown. Advocates stopping MN's refugee resettlement program now.

Walz (D): Yes. Supports a path to citizenship for undocumented workers.

Source: CampusElect.org 2018: Minnesota legislative voting records Oct 9, 2018

Jim Abeler: Withhold state aid for sanctuary cities

Jim Abeler voted Yea on Seifert Amendment. Amendment Rejected in House: 66-67.

Legislative title:Seifert Amendment: Restriction of State Aid Based on Compliance with Immigration Laws

Legislative summary: Vote to adopt an amendment that withholds state aid from cities that prohibit officials from verifying immigration status or undertaking action to detect undocumented persons. Allocates aid that would have otherwise been distributed to cities that are prohibited from receiving aid under this amendment to other cities that are not determined to have ordinances that prevent immigration law enforcement.

Source: Minnesota House voting records (Votesmart synopses) Mar 3, 2008

Jim Abeler: Require compliance with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards: Wikipedia background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 72-58-0 on Feb. 23; passed Senate 60-7-0 on March 30; Rep. Jim Abeler voted AYE; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 3 Mar 30, 2017

Jim Newberger: Require compliance with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards: Wikipedia background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 72-58-0 on Feb. 23; passed Senate 60-7-0 on March 30; Rep. Jim Newberger voted YES; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 3 Mar 30, 2017

Mark Dayton: Require compliance with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards: Wikipedia background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 72-58 on Feb. 23; passed House 60-7 on March 30; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 3 May 18, 2017

Matt Dean: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards: Wikipedia background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 72-58-0 on Feb. 23; passed Senate 60-7-0 on March 30; Rep. Matt Dean voted NAY; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 3 Mar 30, 2017

Michelle Benson: Require compliance with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards:

Wikipedia Background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 72-58-0 on Feb. 23; passed Senate 60-7-0 on March 30; State Sen. Michelle Benson voted YES; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 3 May 18, 2017

Michelle Fischbach: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards: Wikipedia background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome:Passed House 72-58-0 on Feb. 23; passed Senate 60-7-0 on March 30; Sen. Michelle Fischbach voted NAY; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 3 Mar 30, 2017

Paul Gazelka: Require compliance with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards:

Wikipedia Background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 72-58-0 on Feb. 23; passed Senate 60-7-0 on March 30; State Sen. Paul Gazelka voted YES; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 3 May 18, 2017

Scott Jensen: Require compliance with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards:

Wikipedia background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome:Passed House 72-58-0 on Feb. 23; passed Senate 60-7-0 on March 30; State Sen. Scott Jensen voted YES; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Planned Parenthood on Minnesota voting record SF704 / HF812 May 4, 2017

Tina Liebling: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID

Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards: Wikipedia background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 modifies US federal law pertaining to issuance procedures for state driver's licenses. Prior to the REAL ID Act, each state set its own rules and criteria regarding the issuance of a driver's licenses or ID cards, including what documents must be provided to obtain one.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 72-58-0 on Feb. 23; passed Senate 60-7-0 on March 30; Rep. Tina Liebling voted NAY; signed by Gov. Dayton on May 18.

Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 3 Mar 30, 2017

  • The above quotations are from Legislative voting records for Minnesota House and Senate.
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