THE SCOOP ON 2023 LEGISLATION
Democrats returned to St. Paul in January with a $17.5 billion surplus and total control of state government, which hinges on their one-seat majority in the Senate that was decided by just a few hundred votes. One dissenting voice would have been enough to derail their entire agenda. Instead, swing-district senators were reliable green votes on every major piece of legislation.
Abortion
DFL majority established a “fundamental right” to abortion through all nine months of pregnancy.
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill and its impact on our economy.
Democracy Protection Package
The Democracy Protection Package, i.e. Democrat Election Protection
Drivers Licenses for All
Sen. Mark Koran discusses drivers licenses for all.
Minnesota Schools
Senator Mark Koran discusses Minnesota school legislation passed in the 2023 session.
Raises for Legislators
Senator Mark Koran discusses raises for legislators.
Attorney General
Senator Mark Koran discusses the role of the attorney general.
Red-Flag Law & Universal Background Checks
Senator Mark Koran discusses the passing of gun control bills, including a red-flag law and universal background checks.
Cannabis
In the 2023 legislative session, the DFL majority legalized recreational marijuana use. MN Senator Mark Koran discusses the implications of the legislation.
School Resource Officers
Following the 2023 legislative session, MN Senator Mark Koran discusses school resource officers.
Conversion Therapy
In the 2023 legislative session, the DFL majority banned so-called “conversion therapy.” MN Senator Mark Koran discusses the implications of the legislation.
COMMITTEES AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
AGING & LONG-TERM CARE POLICY
In this committee on family care and aging, we were able to work on bills relating to the affordability and accessibility of child care, leave from work for family care purposes, long-term care and bills that would substantially affect the lives of the elderly population of this state.
STATE GOVERNMENT, FINANCE, POLICY & ELECTIONS
The Committee on State Government, Finance and Policy & Elections has jurisdiction over all bills creating a new state agency, substantially changing the organization of a current state agency, or transferring duties from one state agency to another. READ MORE >>>
