The Senate and House Budget Proposals, Reforming Sexual Assault Laws

Capitol Report

English - April 09, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Minnesota’s next two year budget is taking shape as the Republican-led Senate and DFL-led House finalize their respective budget proposals. Senate Finance Chair Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, and House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler join Capitol Report moderator Shannon Loehrke to provide details on their budgetary priorities.

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently overturned a sexual assault conviction because the victim was voluntarily intoxicated, thereby failing to meet the threshold for mental incapacitation under state law. Lawmakers are now considering closing this loophole, and the Senate Judiciary Committee heard compelling testimony this week.

Finally, Senate photographers A.J. Olmscheid and Catherine J. Davis provide some recent images captured during this historic legislative session.