HF142 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
A resolution urging Congress to pass federal legislation granting statehood to the people of Washington, D.C.
Related bill: SF450
AI Generated Summary
This bill from Minnesota urges the U.S. Congress to make Washington D.C. a state. It points out that people living in D.C. pay taxes, serve in the military, and fulfill other duties of citizenship but don't have full voting representation in Congress. The bill notes that D.C.'s population is similar to that of several states and that its residents overwhelmingly support statehood. It argues that denying D.C. statehood goes against democratic principles and mentions past attempts to give D.C. full rights, including bills introduced in Congress. The bill directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to send copies of this resolution to key federal officials to show Minnesota's support for D.C. becoming a state.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Sponsors
- Rep. Brion Curran (DFL)
- Rep. Leigh Finke (DFL)
- Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL)
- Rep. Julie Greene (DFL)
- Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (DFL)
- Rep. Athena Hollins (DFL)
- Rep. Kristi Pursell (DFL)
- Rep. Katie Jones (DFL)
- Rep. Liz Lee (DFL)
- Rep. Jamie Long (DFL)
- Rep. Andrew Smith (DFL)
- Rep. Bianca Virnig (DFL)
- Rep. Alexander Falconer (DFL)
- Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL)