Mark Dayton in MN legislative records
On Abortion:
No additional license requirements for abortion clinics
Legislative Summary:- A clinic or health center in which the pregnancies of ten or more women are willfully terminated each month shall be licensed by the commissioner of health.
- The operation of such a facility without obtaining
a license is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $300.
- Comprehensive inspections, with no notice required, shall occur up to two times per year.
- The annual license fee is $3,712.
Excerpts from Veto Letter:I am returning
SF1921, because this bill would impose extensive new licensure requirements on [abortion] clinics. The bill is vague in its definition of potential licensure violations, and could permit complaints to be filed for almost any reason. There are
approximately 1,250 clinics in Minnesota already subjected to significant state and federal oversight.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 43-23-1, April 18; passed House 80-47-6, April 20; vetoed by Gov. Dayton, April 26
Source: Minnesota Legislative voting records on SF1921
Apr 26, 2012
On Abortion:
Vetoed licensure requirements for abortion facilities
Legislative Summary: SF1921 would:- Impose new licensure requirements upon facilities which perform 10 or more abortions per month
- Apply existing rules for outpatient surgical centers to targeted clinics.
Veto letter
excerpts:- [Regarding surgery rules]: Clinics are very different from surgical centers. For example, under surgery center rules, clinics would be prevented from offering other services such as primary and preventive care.
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There are six abortion clinics in Minnesota which would be affected by the legislation. All are members of the National Abortion Federation which sets clinical policy standards and inspects every member.
- There is sufficient oversight of clinics,
and there is no evidence of poor quality or unsafe procedures being performed.
Legislative Outcome: Sponsored by Rep. Kurt Bills; passed House 80-47 on April 20; passed Senate 43-23 on April 18; vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May 22.
Source: BillTrack50 on Minnesota legislative voting records: SF1921
May 22, 2012
On Abortion:
Vetoed exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure
Legislative Summary: SF704 / HF812: Abortion facilities licensure requirementAnalysis by Planned Parenthood : This bill compromises patient and provider privacy, putting their safety at risk. This bill requires that
abortion clinics report the names and license numbers of all "health care professionals" who work at the clinic in their applications for licensure. A politically motivated Commissioner of Health could use this legislation to target abortion providers
for harassment.
Veto Message: House File 809 infringes upon women's basic right to health and safety--a right of every woman, regardless of the type of health insurance she has. This bill would interfere with critical medical decisions
that should be made between a woman and her doctor.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 79-53-0 on Apr/24/17; Passed Senate 35-29 on May/4/17; Vetoed by Governor Mark Dayton on May/10/17
Source: Planned Parenthood on Minnesota voting record SF704 / HF812
May 10, 2017
On Civil Rights:
Grant same-sex marriage, but 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: 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 14, 2013
On Civil Rights:
Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage
Legislative Summary: Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage solely between one man and one womanAn section shall be added to the Minnesota Constitution article XIII, to read:- Only a union of one man and one woman shall be
valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota.
- The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2012 general election as: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid
or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?"
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 70-62 on May 21, 2011;
passed Senate 38-27 on May 11, 2011; Gov. Dayton spoke at "Vote No" rallies; "Amendment 1" failed to pass in general election on Nov. 6, 2012, by a vote of 52% to 48%.
Source: BillTrack50 on Minnesota legislative voting records
Nov 6, 2012
On Crime:
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
On Drugs:
Establish 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: 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 29, 2014
On Education:
Invest in education before tax cuts for millionaires
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: 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
May 21, 2015
On Energy & Oil:
Keep CO2 emissions ban; no new coal plants
Legislative Summary: Repeals Carbon Dioxide Emissions Prohibition: - Authorizes 1,500 megawatts of energy to be imported from out of state facilities if they meet the following requirements:
- The facilities are fueled by feedstock
coal; and
- The facilities began construction after 2007.
- Repeals exemption based on a project contributing a specified fee per ton of CO2 emissions emitted annually by the project, to fund permanent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Veto Message: I vetoed and am returning Senate File 86, a bill that significantly rolls back Minnesota's restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions by energy utilities. Minnesota does not now need any new coal-fired power plants. Coal-fired
electricity poses unacceptable risks to human health and to our climate.
Legislative Outcome: Bill Passed House 76-54 on May/11/2011; \bill passed Senate 44-22 on 5/21/2011; vetoed by Gov. Dayton on May/22/2011.
Source: Minnesota House voting records SF86
May 22, 2011
On Government Reform:
Vetoed photo ID requirement for voting
Legislative Summary: Voters required to present photographic identification. An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution is proposed to the people. If adopted, it would read [for the relevant part]:All voters must be subject to identical
standards of eligibility verification before voting and the state must make photographic identification available to eligible voters at no cost to them. The following persons shall not be permitted to vote at any election: A person not meeting the above
requirements [for photo ID] ; a person who has been convicted of a felony, unless restored to civil rights; a person under guardianship, or a person who is not mentally competent.
Legislative Outcome:
Equivalent bill vetoed by Gov. Dayton on April 4, 2011 and hence reintroduced as constitutional ballot initiative; passed House 72-62 on March 20, 2012; passed Senate 35-29 on April 4; defeated 54%-46% by voters as "Amendment 2" on Nov 6, 2012.
Source: Minnesota legislative voting records: HF 2738
Apr 4, 2011
On Gun Control:
Lifetime ban on convicted felons getting firearm license
Legislative Summary:SF 878: License revocation after conviction; firearm suppressor.- A person who is convicted of a [felony] and possessed a firearm with a suppressor may not obtain a hunting license or hunt wild animals for
five years from the date of conviction.
- Certain convicted felons ineligible to possess firearms or ammunition.
- The discharge [from prison] must provide that a person who has been convicted of a crime of violence is not entitled to ship,
transport, possess, or receive a firearm or ammunition for the remainder of the person's lifetime.
Legislative outcome:
Passed Senate 39-22-6, April 23, 2015; passed House 115-19-0, April 28, 2015; signed by Governor Dayton, April 28, 2015
Source: 2018 Minnesota Voting Records SF 878
Apr 23, 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 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
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