One item in the bill, which backers are calling the 'Minnesota Voting Rights Act,' would guarantee in state law protections previously afforded under the 1965 federal Voting Rights Act
The bill would cement in law protections previously guaranteed under the federal Voting Rights Act, including the ability to legally challenge vote suppression and other forms of potential discrimination.
Rep. Kelly Moller is congratulated by Rep. Laurie Pryor following the passage of HF3614, the public safety policy bill. The April 8 vote was 130-0. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)