State Fair poll shows steady support for gun sale background checks, recreational marijuana
Support for criminal background checks on all gun sales and the legalization of marijuana for recreational use appears to have remained steady among Minnesotans during the past 12 months.
The 2019 House of Representatives State Fair Poll found that 89.1% of respondents favored background checks on all gun sales, including private transactions and sales made at gun shows, down slightly from the 89.3% who answered yes to the same question on the 2018 poll.
A majority of polltakers also said they were in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana for people age 21 or older. Results show 56.3% of respondents answered yes, up very slightly from 56.2% the year before, while 33.8% registered opposition, compared with 33.9% the year before.
Conducted by the nonpartisan House Public Information Services Office, the poll is an informal, unscientific survey of issues discussed in prior legislative sessions and that may again be topics of discussion in 2020.
Those questions were two of 12 asked in the poll, which was taken by 11,239 fairgoers. Results also found solid support for issues related to metro transit funding, restoration of felon voting rights and a ban on so-called “conversion therapy” for children and vulnerable adults.
Session Daily
Rep. Diane Loeffler passes away (11/16/2019 8:01:00 PM) Subcommittee debates proposed reforms to the legislative process (11/12/2019 1:04:00 PM) Cantrell to step away after one House term (11/12/2019 12:07:00 PM) Wagenius announces she will not seek an 18th term in House (11/12/2019 11:48:00 AM) Mahoney will not seek re-election to District 67A seat (10/30/2019 11:41:00 AM) Lawmakers hear of efforts to contain chronic wasting disease (10/30/2019 11:27:26 AM) Legislative road trip: House headed to SE Minnesota (9/27/2019 10:08:00 AM) Lawmakers updated on work to establish emergency insulin program (9/26/2019 3:32:00 PM) Should a terminally ill person be allowed to request a fatal drug? (9/11/2019 5:54:00 PM) State Fair poll shows steady support for gun sale background checks, recreational marijuana (9/3/2019 11:20:00 AM) Talk with legislators, voice your opinion at Minnesota State Fair (8/22/2019 10:10:00 AM)
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Event Schedule
NOVEMBER 21: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Thursday, November 21 2019 8:00 AM
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Members report any conflicts of interest on today’s agenda.
Executive Director’s Report.
Information: Review of Communication Outreach Development & Implementation.
Action: Request for Extension - ML2016, 5(j) Roseau Lake Rehabilitation.
Action: Request for Extension - ML2017, 2(f) Accelerated Native Prairie Bank Protection, Phase 6.
Information: Accessibility of Documents & Web.
Information: MN’s Mineral Rights, Overview/Update.
Information: MN Prairie Recovery Plan, Overview/Update.
Action: Review and Progress Draft Accomplishment Plans for ML 2020.
Action: 2020 Council Calendar.
Opportunity for Public to Address the Council.
DECEMBER 2: Session Daily Update
Monday, December 2 2019 9:55 AM
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DECEMBER 2: House Health and Human Services Finance Division
Monday, December 2 2019 10:00 AM
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Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead presentation of her 90-Day Review and Plan.
DECEMBER 9: Session Daily Update
Monday, December 9 2019 10:25 AM
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DECEMBER 9: House Ways and Means Committee
Monday, December 9 2019 10:30 AM
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Briefing on November Budget and Economic Forecast:.
- Commissioner Myron Frans, Minnesota Management and Budget.
- Doctor Laura Kalambokidis, State Economist.
- Assistant Commissioner Britta Reitan, State Budget Director, Minnesota Management and Budget.
DECEMBER 10: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Tuesday, December 10 2019 8:00 AM
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Agenda to be determined.
The 2020 Regular Session of the Minnesota Legislature is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Tuesday, February 11 2020 12:00 PM
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The 2020 Regular Session of the Minnesota Legislature is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 12 p.m.
News and Notes
The 2020 session is scheduled to begin Feb. 11, 2020. The Legislature will be in recess for the Easter/Passover break from April 4-13, 2020.
Bill Introductions: Special Session HF1-HF17
Not running again
The following members have announced they will not seek re-election in 2020: Rep. Hunter Cantrell (DFL-Savage), Rep. Tim Mahoney (DFL-St. Paul), Rep. Jean Wagenius (DFL-Mpls).
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There were 2,921 House files introduced during the 2019 regular session; 2,722 in 2017; 2,379 in 2015; 1,862 in 2013; and 1,761 in 2011.