Jim Newberger in MN legislative records
On Civil Rights:
Voted NO on same-sex marriage with religious exemptions
Legislative Summary:A bill providing for civil marriage between two persons; and providing for exemptions and protections based on religious association. [Exemptions include] provision of goods, services, facilities, or accommodations
directly related to the solemnization of a civil marriage that is in violation of its religious beliefs.The following prohibitions are removed:
A marriage entered into by persons of the same sex, either under common law or statute, that is recognized by another state or foreign jurisdiction is void in this state and contractual rights granted by virtue of the marriage or its termination are
unenforceable in this state.
Legislative Outcome:Rep. Newberger voted NAY; passed House 75-59-0, May 9 passed Senate 37-30-0, May 13; signed by Gov. Dayton, May 14
Source: Minnesota Legislative voting records on HF1054
May 9, 2013
On Drugs:
Voted NO on establishing rules for medical marijuana
Legislative Summary: A bill providing for medical cannabis registry program; establishing duties of patients, health care practitioners, and manufacturer of medical cannabis; establishing fees; requiring impact assessment of medical
cannabis therapeutic research.- "Disqualifying felony offense" means a violation of a state or federal controlled substance law that would be a felony if committed in Minnesota.
- "Health care practitioner" means a licensed doctor or advanced
practice registered nurse, who has the primary responsibility for the treatment of a person diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition.
- "Medical cannabis" means any species of the cannabis plant, or any mixture or preparation of them, including
resins, liquids, oils, pills, or vaporized delivery method.
Legislative Outcome: Rep. Newberger voted NAY; passed Senate 46-16-5, April 24; passed House 89-40-5, May 9; signed by Gov. Dayton, May 29
Source: Minnesota Legislative voting records on SF 2470
May 9, 2014
On Education:
Reduce K-12 education funding from $627M to $400M
Legislative Summary:A bill for funding early childhood, kindergarten through grade 12, and adult education, including standards and assessments, charter schools, special education, facilities and technology, libraries, early childhood
education, prevention, self-sufficiency and lifelong learning; and modifying an income tax credit.Excerpts from Veto Letter:The bill' s total investment of $400 million is insufficient given the state's large surplus. In 2013, with a
projected budget deficit of $627 million, the spending increase for E-12 education was $606 million. It is astonishing that with a $1.9 billion surplus, there would be less invested in our schools in 2015. And it is incomprehensible that estate tax cuts
for millionaires is a higher priority than investing adequately in our students & young children.
Legislative Outcome:Rep. Newberger voted YEA; passed House 69-61-0, April 25; passed Senate 39-28, April 29; vetoed by Gov. Dayton, May 21
Source: Minnesota Legislative voting records on HB844
Apr 25, 2015
On Immigration:
Require compliance with federal REAL ID
Legislative Summary: Only the following is satisfactory evidence for obtaining driver's licenses and MN identification cards:- a valid, unexpired US passport
- a certified copy of a birth certificate
- a valid, unexpired permanent
resident card, certificate of naturalization, or unexpired employment authorization document
- a valid, unexpired passport issued by a foreign country and a valid, unexpired US visa accompanied by documentation of lawful admittance into the US
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
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