Please contact Senator Limmer, Chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee, and urge him to let SF515 go through as a stand-alone bill. After all, it addresses a long standing historical injustice that needs to be acknowledged and stopped. It is not a bargaining chip for future negotiations.
Read MoreThe House version of this bill passed through many committees and is now part of the House Election and Campaign Finance Omnibus Bill (HF1603). However, the Senate version (SF856), introduced by Senator Bobby Champion, has not been granted a hearing. In fact, the Chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee, Senator Warren Limmer, says he will not give this bill a hearing.
Read MoreJoin Women’s March MN and the Freedom to Drive MN Coalition at the Minnesota State Capitol on Friday, April 5. The MN House of Representatives will have a floor vote on HF1500, a bill that returns the privilege of a driver’s license to all eligible Minnesotans regardless of immigration status.
Read MoreAlthough environmental bills did not appear in our initial list of Legislative Priorities for 2019, climate action and justice has to be a priority for all of us, and we were waiting to see what bills would be introduced to address climate change.
We are very excited about the Energy and Climate Omnibus bill (HF 1833) that has really come together in the last few weeks!
Read MoreGreat news! The bill to address the silent epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, children and men (SF515) will be heard by the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee this Tuesday (4/2), 1:00 p.m., 1100 Senate Bldg, 95 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55155.
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Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location TBD
Hear from Representatives and Senators on what issues are still alive before recess in May. More importantly, learn how you can still influence the outcome.
This event is free and open to all, but please RSVP on the FB event page, so we can let the venue know how many to expect.
Read MoreGood news! Senate Majority Leader Gazelka says he will allow the Senate to hear gun safety bills, IF they pass in the House. (The House versions, HF8 + HF9, have already passed a number of committees). Read more about it.
Thank you! Your calls and emails have helped make this happen. Please keep them coming!
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“In response to the long history of silencing of women and girls I make portraits of women screaming. Through this project I provide women a space where they can practice speaking up and out for themselves. I also provide a space for them to be heard, supported, encouraged and celebrated. I began this project on the night of the Women’s March 2018, and since then have photographed over 200 women.”
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Protecting our democracy: election security, redistricting, campaigns, 2020 census!
Thursday, March 21, 2019, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Black Dog Cafe, 308 E Prince St, St Paul, MN 55101
Important topic - Protecting our democracy - so, election security, redistricting, campaigns, 2020 census!
Join us for a discussion on this topic with Annastacia Belladona-Carrera of Common Cause Minnesota and Nick Harper of League of Women Voters Minnesota. They also have a grassroots bill on redistricting going through the state Capitol HF1605.
Last week, one of the two ERA bills (HF13 - to establish gender equality under the law, and propose a constitutional amendment) passed in the House. Hooray!!!!
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This is the year to turn back the clock. Before Governor Pawlenty changed the rule in 2003, Minnesota residents didn’t need to be US citizens in order to obtain a driver’s license.
Women’s March MN and the Freedom To Drive MN Coalition wants to return the privilege of a driver’s license to eligible Minnesotans. The bill is moving quickly as it is important to Minnesotans, such as members of law enforcement, business owners and leaders of faith communities. Each hearing has been packed with supporters.
Read MoreIlhan Omar is a voice of peace and trusted friend of Women’s March Minnesota. We #StandWithIlhan and unequivocally oppose the divisive, racist, Islamophobic attacks against her. Her resilience in the face of the slander, attempted censorship, and violent threats against her speaks to her strength and dedication to creating an equitable world. All lawmakers should denounce this bigotry and violence.
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HF40/SF856 is a bill to restore the vote to 52,000 Minnesotans (11,000 women) (who’ve been convicted of a felony) either upon their release from prison, or when they’re on probation, living in the community. It also requires notifying people when their right to vote has been restored. Many groups are supporting this bill - law enforcement, correctional offices, attorneys, civil rights groups, and it has 35 sponsors in the House.
Here’s how you can show your support too!
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The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) bills - HF13, SF200 and HF71, SF280 - are doing well in the MN House but need a hearing in the Senate.
HF13/SF200 puts an ERA into the Minnesota Constitution. HF71/SF280 resolves that the deadline in the Federal ERA be removed and that ratification of the ERA in the US Constitution advances.
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HF1500 is one of Women’s March Minnesota’s 2019 legislative priorities. This bill is about improving public safety, bolstering economic development, and building stronger families and communities for EVERYONE
Did you know that approximately 82,000 residents of Minnesota are eligible for a driver’s license or state ID, but cannot get one because they are undocumented immigrants. Many have been living here for decades and were able to obtain a driver’s license, until Governor Pawlenty changed the law in 2003. Imagine having your driving privileges and access to an ID stripped away. For undocumented immigrants, having access to a Driver’s License or State ID is both a matter of convenience, access and dignity to move around the state.
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When is the last time you used your driver’s license as an ID? For me, it was when I forgot my library card but wanted to check out the books that I had reserved. For you, perhaps it was when you checked in for a medical appointment, entered your child’s school or ordered a drink in a restaurant.
Approximately 82,000 residents of Minnesota are eligible for a driver’s license or state ID, but cannot get one because they are undocumented immigrants. Many have been living here for decades and were able to obtain a driver’s license until Governor Pawlenty changed the law in 2003. Imagine having your driving privileges and access to an ID stripped away. For undocumented immigrants, having access to a Driver’s License or State ID is both a matter of convenience and access and dignity to move around the state.
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There is a lot of support for this bill and it gets its second hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 9.45 a.m. in the Government Operations Committee, Basement Hearing Rm, State Office Building, St.Paul (map). Please attend the hearing if you can. And, some other actions you can take.
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HF 40 will have its first hearing at 9.45am next Wednesday, February 13th, in the House Elections Committee. See details of the hearing here. Please attend the hearing if you can, to show your support for this important bill. Restore the Vote will be there with free T-shirts for supporters of the bill to wear, to send a strong message to our representatives.
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Hosted by Third Thursdays - MNLeg Coalition and 4 others
Thursday, 21 February 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Black Dog Cafe, 308 E Prince St, St Paul, MN 55101
Climate policy in Minnesota is having a moment -- 100% renewable energy, the Minnesota Green New Deal, climate justice, Pipeline Resistance, High School Student Strikes, Electric Vehicles -- and not a moment too soon!
Come hear from our panel of advocates, activists, lobbyists and legislators on the fight in our state to save our climate. Find out specific ways to contribute to making climate policy a success in 2019. We all know how much is at stake!
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