Karen Housley in MN legislative records

On Crime: 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

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