Paul Utke

This bill repeals MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults, ensuring taxpayer-funded health benefits go only to legal residents. CPAC supports this measure as a commonsense reform that prioritizes citizens, restores fairness, and safeguards limited public resources. The House passed the bill 68-65. The Senate passed the bill 48-16 and it was signed into law on June 14, 2025.

This bipartisan bill funds and sets policy for Minnesota's jobs, labor, and economic development programs, including workforce initiatives and business support measures. CPAC supports this measure because it promotes economic growth, job creation, and workforce development while providing clear accountability for taxpayer funds. The Senate failed to pass it 30-34.

This bill funnels millions in new taxpayer funding toward housing and homelessness programs with minimal accountability and sweeping new bureaucratic mandates. CPAC opposes this measure as wasteful and ineffective, reflecting Democrats continued reliance on government expansion instead of empowering communities and private sector solutions. The House passed the bill 108-26. The Senate passed the bill 36-31 and it was signed into law on May 19, 2025.

This Democrat-led bill directs $820 million from dedicated sales tax revenue toward environmental, arts, and heritage projects, increasing administrative allocations by 14% over 2023 levels. Less than 20% of new funding includes post-grant audits, and constitutionally dedicated funds continue to be diverted toward nonessential initiatives. CPAC opposes HF 2563 as wasteful, expanding bureaucracy while providing minimal oversight or measurable benefit to Minnesotans. The Senate passed the bill 37-30 and it was signed into law on May 18, 2025.

This partisan education finance package raises appropriations by $2.3 billion for FY2024-25, a 9.8% increase, while tying less than 2% of funds to performance benchmarks. It adds over 30 new state mandates for curriculum, staffing, and reporting, with no measurable improvement to student achievement. CPAC opposes HF 5 as a costly expansion of government control that prioritizes bureaucrats and unions over students, families, and school choice. The Senate passed the bill 35-32 and it was signed on June 14, 2025.

This partisan environment and natural resources bill pours hundreds of millions into climate bureaucracies, activist programs, and regulatory expansion while doing little to actually protect Minnesota's land, lakes, or wildlife. Instead of empowering local stewardship or private conservation, it centralizes control in state agencies and prioritizes progressive climate agendas over practical environmental management. CPAC opposes this bill as a wasteful, big-government spending spree that burdens taxpayers and undermines true conservation efforts. The Senate passed the bill 38-29 and it was signed into law on June 14, 2025.

This partisan package dumps millions into state agencies, labor programs, and economic development bureaucracies while offering few real benefits to small businesses or workers. It expands government control, funnels taxpayer dollars into union priorities, and burdens Minnesota employers with more regulations and red tape. CPAC opposes this measure as a reckless spending spree that undermines free enterprise, discourages job creation, and grows government at the expense of taxpayers. The House passed the bill 96-37. The Senate passed the bill 40-27 and it was signed into law.on June 14, 2025.

This Democrat-led omnibus bill consolidates state and local government policies with sweeping election and appropriations provisions, expanding bureaucratic control and increasing government spending without accountability. By centralizing authority and imposing new mandates, the measure prioritizes partisan objectives over Minnesotans interests. CPAC opposes this bill as a reckless, left-wing power grab that undermines fiscal responsibility and state governance. The Senate passed the bill 36-31 and it was signed into law on May 23, 2025.

This partisan Democrat bill expands health and human services spending while increasing government control over budgeting and state resources. CPAC opposes HF2435 because it grows the size of government unnecessarily, burdens taxpayers, and undermines fiscal responsibility. By prioritizing bigger government over efficiency and individual freedom, the measure threatens personal liberty and sound budgeting. The Senate passed the bill, 34-33, but it was never signed into law.

This bipartisan bill expands Minnesota's human services programs at a cost to taxpayers, adding layers of bureaucracy with little oversight. CPAC opposes this measure because it increases spending without guaranteeing better outcomes for residents and reduces accountability in state programs. The House failed to pass the bill 67-67 despite these concerns

This Democrat-led bill extends the lifespan of multiple state aid accounts and reallocates unspent taxpayer funds toward new local and housing programs. Supporters frame it as a technical measure to maintain program continuity, but it effectively expands government spending by allowing appropriations to roll forward without expiration. Conservatives argue the bill weakens fiscal guardrails, reduces accountability, and turns temporary funds into permanent baseline spending, mirroring federal practices that fuel long-term budget growth. CPAC opposes this legislation for undermining transparency, restraint, and limited government by enabling unaccountable reallocation of public funds.

This Democrat-led bill increases state spending on Minnesota's public colleges and universities by roughly $500 million for FY 2026-27, expanding appropriations to the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State systems while adding new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) reporting mandates. Supporters claim it strengthens student success, and workforce readiness, but the measure fuels bureaucratic growth, centralizes state control over higher education, and directs little funding toward affordability or performance outcomes. CPAC opposes this bill for expanding government control and ideological mandates at taxpayer expense. The bill failed in the house 67-67.

This Democrat-led bill expands state spending on children's health and family services, creating new administrative layers, reporting mandates, and state-level oversight. While presented as support for families, it centralizes control in St. Paul, reduces local discretion, and commits taxpayer dollars to programs lacking accountability or measurable results. CPAC opposes this legislation as a partisan increase in government power that undermines fiscal responsibility, local control, and family autonomy. The House passed the bill 73-58. The Senate passed the bill 34-33 and it was signed into law on June 14, 2025, by Governor Tim Walz.