2016 model assembly ramsey senate bills

2016 MINNESOTA YMCAYOUTH IN GOVERNMENT

Model Assembly Session

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RAMSEY SENATE BILLS

Introduced By: Garrett MenzeDelegation: DuluthCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Economic DevelopmentLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate

BE IT ENACTED BY THE YOUTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA - An act to

Provide Internet Privacy for Minnesota Residents

SECTION I - PURPOSE:

The purpose of this bill is to promote the privacy of Minnesota residents by requiring data-gathering companies to:Allow Residents to freely look at data concerning them that has been collected by data-gathering companies. A in-person visit to the offices of the Do-Not-Track is necessary.Allow residents to correct data that is incorrect about themselves. This shall need verification of valid IDs and an in-person visit with the correct data, and is reversible should a citizen wish to undo data changes such as in the case of a resolved identity theft, or the data itself changes. Valid IDs will be a list similar to that of other government agencies.Not collect data about residents who have expressed a wish for it not to be collected and is not required for normal business operations. Also to allow residents to re-allow the collection of data. This will be known as the Do-Not-Track list, and it will be required that all companies not track the individuals on the list.

SECTION II - JUSTIFICATION

Data-gathering companies may currently collect whatever data they wish to collect about any US citizen, and sell that same data to anyone they wish without having to worry about the correctness of that data or the wishes of the affected individual. This is important, as these companies can sell this data to advertisers, employers or potential employers, stalkers, etc. The normal business operations of these companies do not cover all that they track; which can include income levels, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and diseases.

SECTION III - DEFINITIONS

Data - Any information in a print or electronic format that could be used to identify an individual or Internet accountInternet Account - An account made to gain access to services provided by websites, companies, and businessesMinnesota Resident - Legal Resident of MinnesotaData-Gathering Company - Any company that collects data not needed for normal business operationsNormal Business Operations - Usage of data for identification purposes, debt-collection activities, order fulfillment, request processing, or the transfer of ownership.Do-Not-Track List - List maintained by the Department of Commerce listing Minnesota residents who wish to not be tracked aside from that which is necessary to normal business operationsMaintenance - Upkeep of the servers providing the Do-Not-Track list and keeping the list up to date

SECTION IV - FUNDING

The Department of Commerce will be given a budget of 10 million dollars to maintain the Do-Not-Track list and enforce this Bill. To be funded by the Minnesota State Government, and any penalties assessed will be maintained separate of the the budget provided by the State, and should not be considered when assigning budget.

SECTION V - PENALTIES/ENFORCEMENT

Tasks the Minnesota Department of Commerce with the enforcement of this bill and the maintenance of the Do-Not-Track listPenalties for the selling of data on people on the Do-Not-Track list or the refusal to change data deemed by the individual it is on shall be a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $20,000 per person of data affected depending the amount of data used or affected

Bill #: 2000

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SECTION VI - EFFECTIVE DATE

April 1st 2016

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Introduced By: Kathryn MohrhauserDelegation: HudsonCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Economic DevelopmentLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


provide sufficient funds to the suffering musical education programs that qualify.


The purpose of this act is to provide money to the many suffering music programs in Minnesota that qualify in a sense that it must be used for strictly educational purposes, that it does not extend to instrumental repairs, and will only be used for schools in obvious need of money.


This act would improve the quality of the programs which in turn benefit the students. Having a basic background in music encourages a more creative manor of thinking that would improve the quality of work exhibited in their future occupations. Having a sufficient program would expose students to the cultural aspects of music and improve the incoming generations' general manor of approaching the working environment.



The state will be required to offer a grant to any school district that qualifies and applies for one. The qualifications include having to receive a complete analysis of the financials and after further examination of such financials the government will deternmine whether the school is worthy of such a grant. As for how they are to determine worthiness, they first observe where the school has put the money that they have already to decide whether the school already has enough money to transfer to the music programs. If the school has exhibited a sufficient amount of money that can cover the cost of the music program then it does not qualify. The school must have a clear lack of money to put towards the music program to qualify. To even go through this process the school must submit an application to initiate the process. After the application is admitted and the analytic process is completed it is the governments job to determine how much money the grant should be. This depends on how much money they saw in the schools financials. If the school is poor in money than the grant would be of a larger sum to support the district in their obvious need. If the school has a decent amount of money that has been used in for justifiable purposes then the school will receive a sum that corresponds with that which they require. The process is extensive to ensure the utmost results.


If the school violates the restrictions set in the grant then the grant will be stripped from them. If the money is used for purposes that are not educational then there will be a fine determined by how severe the violation is.


The bill will be enacted on August 1st, 2015 one month before the school year starts to ensure time for planning ahead.

Bill #: 2001

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Introduced By: A.j. PahsDelegation: NorthfieldCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Economic DevelopmentLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


create a study commission to determine strategies to make post secondary education affordable to all prospective students.


To create a study commission comprised of three members of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Subcommittee on Committees; three members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker; the Commissioner of Education or designee; the Director of the Office of Higher Education or designee; the Chancellor of the MInnesota State Colleges and Universities or designee; and the President of the University of Minnesota or designee to form recommendations designed to make post secondary education more affordable. The commission shall present its findings and recommendations to the 2017 Legislature.


A study has shown seven in ten seniors who graduated from public and non profit colleges in 2014 had student loan debt, with an average of $28,950 per borrower. The average debt rose at more than twice the rate of inflation. Studies have shown student loan debt has a negative effect on the economy. More afforable post secondary education would allow for fewer people to have student loan debt after graduation. In addition, a higher multitude of people would be able to successfully apply to college and graduate, leading to a higher employment rate.



The Senate Finance Committee and the House Education Finance Commitee shall determine the amount and the souce of expense reimbursement for members of the commisison.



This act shall be effective February 1st, 2016.

Bill #: 2002

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Introduced By: Madeline AhernDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Economic DevelopmentLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Change the drinking age to 16


The reason I want to change the drinking age from 21 to 16 is because i've heard from many different adults know when you drink and it's legal it's not as fun as it was when it was illegal. So if we change the drinking age to 16 and kids will drink more in the beginning but once you get into it more than kids will lay back on the drinking.


There are risks to this because it will probably cause teenagers to drink and drive but that's their own decision and not anyone else's so they're putting their life at risk and we're not doing it.


Drinking at the age of 16 is a good idea because more kids will stop drinking as much because it won't be as fun as it was and it was illegal.


This will cost no money whatsoever.



January 1st 2016

Bill #: 2003

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Introduced By: Jacob HakesDelegation: Mounds ViewCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Economic DevelopmentLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


establish the lawful smoking age at 21.


To prevent harmful effects of smoking in young people.


The following information was taken from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.Each day, more than 3,200 kids under the age of 18 smoke their first cigarette. 9 out of 10 smokers start before the age of 18. More than 20 million Americans have died from smoking since 1964. 5.6 million children alive today, will ultimately die early from smoking.


Cigarette- A thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking.Electronic cigarette-A device used to simulate the experience of smoking, having a cartridge with a heater that vaporizes liquid nicotine instead of burning tobacco.Smoking- Emitting smoke or visible vapor.


This bill would have a significant loss of revenue from cigarette sales. I propse we can raise the taxes on wine to make up for the lost revenue. According to tax-rates.org, the tax on wine in Minnesota is $1.17 per gallon. I propose to raise this to $1.30 per gallon. `


The first and second violation of this law, will result in a fine of $500. The third violation of this law will result in a fine of $500 and up to 30 days in prison.


This bill will be in effect upon passing.

Bill #: 2004

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Introduced By: Joseph BlegenDelegation: FridleyCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Economic DevelopmentLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


keep net neutrality.


To keep net neutrality and to prevent politicians from taking away the FCC's ability to enforce it.


An open internet is essential to the US economy. With net neutrality it lowers the cost of launching a new idea or startup to keep innovating.


Most internet providers treat all internet traffic as equal. It is known as net neutrality.


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Fines on internet providers.


January 1, 2016

Bill #: 2005

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Introduced By: Anna FuernissDelegation: New PragueCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Economic DevelopmentLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


abolish all out of state tuition.


The purpose of this bill is to give students more options when choosing colleges.


As students start looking into colleges they tend to find a major factor in their choice is always the tuition. College is so expensive, but it can be even more expensive when moving states. This is called out of state tuition. Colleges have out of state tuition for a few reasons. One of those reasons being that they are rewarding the people in their state for being loyal to their state and choosing a local college. Another reason is because it does increase the college's funds. But there are many downsides to this for a student. The first reason is that it decreases cultural diversity by encouraging people to stay close to home. Next, students are looking to be independent when going to college, but that can be difficult if you stay close to home. And finally, by raising the tuition students find that the more expensive the college, the harder it will be to come out of college without debt.


Out of State Tuition - A heightened price for college tuition based on where students live.


There is no funding necessary for this bill.


There are no penalties/enforcements necessary.


The effective date of this bill will be the 2017-2018 school year.

Bill #: 2006

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Introduced By: Elizabeth BarkerDelegation: HastingsCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Economic DevelopmentLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Require college level athletes to get paid.


The purpose of this bill is to make sure college athletes get paid. People pay hundreds of dollars for tickets to games and none of that money goes to the players.


College level athletes put multiple hours per day into training and practice for their sports. They put all this time and effort in and all they get is a pat on the back and homework due the next day.



The funding will come from selling tickets. 40% of the profit per sport will go toward the athletes. The money would be split up among the athletes and the remaining profit can go towards any other fees the college has to pay.


If the athletes don't get paid there will be a $50 fine per player not being payed.


This bill will become effective at the beginning of the next school year.

Bill #: 2007

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Introduced By: Grace WoodwardDelegation: Emma B. HoweCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Education FinanceLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Give students a better learning opportunity.


With this proposition, students will have the opportunity (with proof) to switch to project-based learning should they choose. Homework will be once every two weeks, and it would be a project based on a topic of their choice within those class credit requirements. Students will still be monitored by a teacher to stay on track, but if said student proves themselves within a day-to-day classroom setting, they will be given the ability to instead explore things they are interested in and get credit for it.


It is believed that every student learns differently, whether in the traditional classroom setting or in an enviornment where they choose what they learn. There are the average high school layouts, online education, or project-based learning opportunities in our country already, but if students aren't aware of the choices they have, they end up just staying with what they know, which isn't always the best for the student. There are also the students who earn truancy when there are problems at home, and with this lowering those numbers is a goal, as long as they continue their work. If a student can prove that they can do it on their own and stay on track, there should be no reason not to grant students with such an opportunity.


Project-based learning: an opportunity where students can research and create a project based off of a topic of their choice, so long as it meets the requirements of the credits needed.Homework: What said student has been working on in order to receive credit,Class credit requirements: The credit minimum set by the Government of Minnesota and the United States of America.Monitored: Regularly checking in and keeping communication stable between the student and teacher in order to make sure the student is doing what is expected and required of them.


The funding would not necessarily need to be changed, as this would be the same school operations, just two different type of schooling in one place. The personnel being tasked with monitoring would continue to be a homeroom teacher, SSC, or whomever the student may have been required to report to beforehand.


This is an option and privleage, therefore when a student is unable to follow through and stay on track, a student would simply be pulled back into the day-to-day classroom setting and would have to again earn and prove that they are capable of handling the responsibilities and opportunities they have in the project-based learning.


September, 2017.

Bill #: 2100

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Introduced By: Evelyn WrensonDelegation: AFSACommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Education FinanceLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Prohibit public high school administration and staff from confiscating electronics from students during the school day.


This bill allows students to have access to their small electronics throughout the day at apropriate times. Teachers and schools can still enforce a no electronic policy and punish students who have their phones out at inapropriate times.


It enables kids to keep in contact with their parents for safety reasons, and provides another resource to use in school. It also provides students a way to get away from a stressful day for a few minutes. Obviously using it at apropriate times such as when all work is completed or the teacher has run out of content for the day would be needed. Any electronics used at a time that is deemed unapropriate would still need to be taken as a distraction.


Small Electronics would be defined as a cell phone, tablet, or music players. Laptops or other larger electronics would be controlled by another policy. School day would be defined as official school hours and/or time spent in sports, clubs, and extracurriculars that take place as a school sponsered event.


Any funding required will be provided by the Department of Education.


Staff or administration will be in charge of enforcing the rules. Staff should be trained to allow kids to use there phones when all work is completed or teaching has concluded for the given day. If there is a problem with a student using a electronic then the teacher should: First, give the student a warning to put it away without disrupting class time, Second, Take the students phone away or send them to the office whichever provides the least dissruption tot he regular teaching day, or Third call administration to come and assist with the student(This is a choice only in very extreme cases in which the problem student will not cooperate at all.). These styles of enforcement are already used today so there wouldnt need to be much change other then when the enforcement takes place. All electronics would be given back tot eh student at the conclusion of the day or the period up to teacher and administrations discrestion.


This will go into effect June 1st before 2016/17 school year starts.

Bill #: 2101

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Introduced By: Spencer TuominenDelegation: Mounds ViewCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Education FinanceLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Start Public Schools Later


Many schools around the state start at 7:30am or earlier. Starting this early cause a lot of high school and middle school students to suffer major health issues. Some of these include depression, chronic sleep disoreders, and they more likely to get sick. On average students get less than 7 hours of sleep, and even less quality sleep because of hectic schedules. Students need 8-9 hours of sleep to maximize their learning abilities. The American Academy of Pediatric recommends that schools start at 8:30am or later.


The majority of schools in Minnesota start too early for highschool and middle school students to preform at their best academically. This is shown through multiple studies about sleep and its relation to cognitive ability; these relate to studies about start times and amount of sleep students get.


Depression- a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep. chronic sleep disorders- A sleep disorder, or somnipathy, is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental, social and emotional functioning. cognitive abilities- brain-based skills we need to carry out any task from the simplest to the most complex. They have more to do with the mechanisms of how we learn, remember, problem-solve, and pay attention rather than with any actual knowledge.


Not allocable


This would be enforced by the state department of education and school district. Penalties would be fine for 200 dollars for each student per day that starts at school before the set time.


The effective start date would be the beginnig of the next school year.

Bill #: 2102

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Introduced By: Laura Gates, Thyme ThorntonDelegation: NorthfieldCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Education FinanceLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Make it illegal to protect a civilian in danger from a protective services worker


to protect a civilian in danger from a protective services worker


In October of 2014 a police officer shot a seventeen year old sixteen times resulting in death. The seventeen year old boy just slashed the officers tires and was being a disturbance. The officer claimed to shoot him for self defense reasons. That's not how the civilians saw it. If this bill gets passed then it wouldn't be as likely for a civilan or persons would be killed, just injured.


Protective services- this includes police officers, firefighters, and correctional officers


There wouldn't be funding needed due to these cases being tried through the court system. After a course of action is taken or a punishment is decided then there might be a need for funding due to the course of action decided.


These cases would be tried through the court system. The punishment would be decided through the jury.


make it effect as soon as possible

Bill #: 2103

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Introduced By: Allison Gates, Thyme ThorntonDelegation: NorthfieldCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Education FinanceLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Change the grading scale within schools.


The purpose of this bill is to change the grading scale so that students aren't so stressed about their tests and classwork. If students didn't have to carry around the stress of test and classwork, they would be able to focus more on actually learning the material.


Some of Minnesota's youth have identified that a problem they have when dealing with their health is the stress they have. Most of that stress is due to school and the pressure that the people around them put on them. If grading scales were lowered, students wouldn't stress so much, ultimately leading to a very healthy mindset.


"Grading scale" shall be defined as a percentage the corresponds with a letter grade. "Schools" shall be defined as a place where students go to receive an education.


Funding needed only if a school feels as though it is necessary for administrative staff to be educated on the topic.



Effective the school year of 2016-2017

Bill #: 2104

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Introduced By: Salina LoerDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Education FinanceLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


require schools to have a mandatory speech class to graduate


The purpose of this bill is to help students learn better communication skills, help them to work past the fear of public speaking and help to increase employability as well as the skill to write and present speeches.


Learning to speak in front of and with people is both a helpful and necessary skill to have in todays world. This class can help people to overcome a fear of speaking in front of people as well as give them skills that they will use in the rest of their life. Both writing and presesting well done speeches is important for college and speaking in front of people is necessary in almost every job. Taking this course can help to boost both personal and professional oppurtunities alike.


Public Speaking- The act of addressing an audience effectivelySpeech class- A class where the writing and presenting of speeches is taught


Funding for this class will be taken out of the school district's budget to pay for the appointed teacher and the class.


If the schools don't offer the course or have a qualified teacher to teach the class there will be a 5% decrease in the school district funding until the issue is resolved. If a student doesn't have the credit when it is time to graduate they cannot graduate until they get the credit. Enforcement will be carried out by the Minnesota Department of Education.


August 1st, 2016 or the beginning of the next school year.

Bill #: 2105

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Introduced By: Cameron DezielDelegation: LakevilleCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Education FinanceLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Update School Consequences


In todays schools kids have no real consequences for their actions. There are still consequences today but I believe that they dont justify for their actions.


Most of the rules do justify themselves but I believe new ones should be made and enforced. One of the rules is to not bring illegal drugs on to school property, for example in eighth grade a girl brought in five joints and got one day of in school suspension. Another factor to touch upon is social media. Teens these days post innapropiate content revolving around sex, drugs, swearing, and even death threats. Its not just social media, its also face to face bullying with little to no end result. Schools want it to stop but with no consistant consequences, nothing will change.


Consequences- a result or effect of an action or condition.Enforce- compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).Bullying- use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone)


There is no funding needed.


If schools dont enforce my bill then the result would be teens continuing to bully and harass others. In fact it will worsen with the continuation of new profanity and ways to bully.


Start of the 2016-2017 school year

Bill #: 2106

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Introduced By: Allana FloresDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Education FinanceLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Have all schools require all students to wear a uniform to school each day.


Dress code isn't being enforced as well as it should be by many schools.


Dress codes are not usually a top prioity for many shcools. Making evey child wear a unfiform will make it easier to enforce than the dress codes most public schools have now. If every student is wearing the same outfit, it will help the students feel more equal to each other. Thus giving some students more cofidence and less worries anout being bullied or judged, maybe causing in higher self-esteem.



Children will buy uniforms sold to them through the school, they may also rent them from the school if need be. The price per uniform will vary depending on the individal school.


If school is found not enforcing the rule, they will be subjected to pay a fee. That fee can range from $700-$1000. If students don't wear their uniforms, it will be up to their school to chose the consqeunces of the student.


7/1/2018

Bill #: 2107

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Introduced By: Emily DavenportDelegation: HudsonCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Government AdministrationLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Allow Teachers To Carry Firearms on School Property


The purpose of this bill is to promote the safety in our school districts by countering the dangers of school shootings by introducing a secondary measure of defence by giving the staff of the school district permission to have a concealed weapon on their person while on school property after completing a background check and attending and passing a firearm safety course, however, the course and purchase firearm shall not be funded by the school or the state.The Amendment to Minnesota Statute The purpose of this bill is to promote the safety in our school districts by countering the dangers of school shootings by introducing a secondary measure of defence by giving teachers of the school district permission to have a concealed weapon on their person while on school property after attending and passing a firearm safety course.


In the recent years numbers of school shootings and violence has increased, In 2015 there were almost fifty school shootings, which almost averages out to one school shooting a week. Stopping a shooter is the main goal for anyone involved with a school shooting. A survey conducted by James D. Wright shows that 60% of convicted felons would avoid committing a crime if they knew the victim was armed, and 40% of convicted felons would avoid committing a crime if they thought the victim was armed.


“School Shooting” shall be defined as a mass shooting on a place of learning, including primary schooling, and colleges.“Staff” shall be defined as people employed by an organization (a school).“Concealed Weapon” shall be defined as a weapon carried on someone or in close proximity to them“School Shooting” shall be defined as a mass shooting on a place of learning, including primary schooling, and colleges.“Teachers” shall be defined as one who teaches in a school“Staff” shall be defined as people employed by an organization (a school)“Concealed Weapon” shall be defined as a weapon carried on someone or in close proximity to them



If a staff member fails to go through a background check and pass a firearm safety course and they bring a firearm on the school premises the staff member will be charged with gross misdemeanor and fined $5,000.


The Bill will come into effect on August 1, 2016.

Bill #: 2200

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Introduced By: Kayla McdonaldDelegation: White Bear LakeCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Government AdministrationLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


reduce discrimination in communities through mandatory open forums


The purpose of this bill is to create more cultural awareness in local communities about the people who live in the community. To reduce racially tension and stereotypes, each school district must host monthly seminars on racism, culture education, and monthly information on how their school district is doing in regards to the achievement gap. It is important that we have open forums with people from the community to know more about different races. Creating a safe space for community members to discuss their thoughts and believes is crucial to moving towards equality. This bill will reduce racial disparities and will close the achievement gap.


Minnesota has one of the largest achievement gaps in the United States of America. There is also deep racial tension that has been striking our communities, take the Jamar Clark shooting for example. If you are white you score more than 30% points higher in math proficiency than if you are black, Hispanic, or American Indian. 1/3 of Blacks, Hispanics and American Indian students score proficient in math and reading. According to the Minnesota Department of education, 75% of students are on track to get all students groups back on track for math, we have 79% of students who are on track to get all student groups back in reading. We continue to close the gap by making our communities more culturally aware.


Forum: a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.Community: a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.Racism: the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.Achievement Gap: refers to the observed, persistent disparity of educational measures between the performance of groups of students, especially groups defined by socioeconomic status (SES), race/ethnicity and gender.Black: of any human group having dark-colored skin, especially of African or Australian Aboriginal ancestry.Hispanic: of or relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Latin America.American Indian: a member of any of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America, especially those of North America.


The Minnesota government will use it's buget serplus to give each district 1,000 dollars per month for the 10 months of school to use towards creating events on cultural awarness. There are 554 school districts, which will add up to $554,000. The funds can be used for facility rental, faciliator money, food, etc.


If a school district fails to comply, an investigation will be conducted by the Minnesota Department of Education. The district will also be charged for what it would cost to host the event.

Bill #: 2201

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Effective date upon passage.

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Introduced By: Maesa RydbergDelegation: ShakopeeCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Government AdministrationLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


An act to raise the fine of DWI’s and DUI’s 50% and require 25 hours of court appointed community service a month for DWI’s and DUI’s.


The purpose of this bill is to keep drunk drivers off the road by creating harsher punishment. The fine will increase by 50% of the current fine. A minimum of 25 hours of court appointed community service will be required per month. The months of community service are to be determined by the court.


The reason for this bill is to help make the roads of Minnesota safer by giving intoxicated drivers even more of a reason to stay off the road. This will help reduce the number of vehicle accidents caused by intoxicated drivers. On average, Minnesota has approximately 3,000 injuries caused by intoxicated drivers per year, and nearly 100 of those are fatalities. This bill is necessary because intoxicated drivers are a huge problem in Minnesota. In the past year, there have been approximately 3,650 crashes caused by intoxicated drivers. This bill will help to reduce those numbers because with raising the penalty, it gives people more of a reason to not risk driving if they are intoxicated. Excess money from raising the fine will go to various local organizations against drunk driving. Also, by requiring community service, it makes people do physical work. That is another reason people won’t want to drink and drive.


DWI - Driving while intoxicatedDUI - Driving under the influence


There is no additional funding necessary because any increase needed will be covered by the additional fines that the offenders will pay.


The current law enforcement will remain the same as it is. There will be a 50 percent increase in fines and an addition of 25 hours of community service per month will be required. The amount of months of community service are to be determined by the court.


This bill will go into effect a year after passing.

Bill #: 2202

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Introduced By: Wiley HuntDelegation: RidgedaleCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Government AdministrationLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


revert The Pledge of Allegiance to the pre-Eisenhower era in Minnesota public schools.


The purpose of this bill is to better cater to those Americans who do not pratice Christianity. While it is completely voluntary for a student to say the Pledge or not, that area gets a little clouded as they could be unintentionally initimidated as well as discriminated againist if they justify their actions by saying "I don't believe in God" or some similar statement.


The justification behind this bill is that not all people who live in Minnesota are Christian and/or pracitce a faith involving God. Only about 56% of Minnesotans even practice a religion, and that's not even counting out those who practice a non-monotheistic faith.


Pre-Eisenhower and Eisenhower Pledges: During his presidency, Eisenhower favored a law that would add the words "Under God" to the pledge, and the bill passed through Congress.McCarthyism: Accusing someone of something without anything to back it up, coined due to Joseph McCarthy’s accusations of people in America being apart of the Communist PartyRed Scare: An era during the Cold War in which Americans were scared of people living in America who were potential “reds”, or Communists, that instilled a lot of paranoia into the hearts of the American people.


No funding should be required for this bill, however there may need to be some if there are lawsuits againist the state and/or schools.


Any school official found either reciting the pledge in its previous form will be given a warning and then removed from their position. This will also apply to any school offical who attempts to force a student to say the pledge with these added words, however, a student may freely add "Under God", if they choose.


This bill will become effective starting the school year one calendar year after it has passed.

Bill #: 2203

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Introduced By: Mitchell MorisDelegation: AFSACommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Government AdministrationLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Ban those who are on the


Ensure the saftey of Americans by stopping those on the "No Fly List" or being a suspect of terrorism banned from purchasing firearms.


This year in the United States there has been 355 mass shootings. The shooters in the most recent mass shooting in San Bernardino killed 14 and wounded 21 citizens. Both of the shooters can be linked to ISIS. One of them pleged their allegiance to ISIS through Facebook during the shooting.


"No Fly List" means it is a list created and maintaiened by the U.S. government Terrorist Screening Center to keep track of people who are not permitted to board a comercial aircraft to travel in or out of the United States."Terrorist" means a person who uses terrorism in the pursiut of political aims.


$5 will be added to the price of any permit to purchase, carry, or conceal and carry a firearm.


Department of Public Saftey of MinnesotaPersons who sell firearms to those on the No Fly List will charged with a felony.


January 1st 2016

Bill #: 2204

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Introduced By: Hailey WhiteDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Government AdministrationLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Raise the Military Age Requirement


The purpose of changing the age requirement is to let kids be "kids" and have them enjoy their lives instead of having them die at age 18 fighting for their country. Example why have the drinking age at 21 when the military age is at 18. Why are we fighting over our rights at such a young age instead of enjoying life.


Young adults make rash decisions and may not fully understand the respondsibilities involved. A common reason to enlist is to gain an education, and I feel the government should provide a different alternative for adults. People who enlist start college at a later age than the rest of the college population.


Kids need to rerlize that instead of risking their life they need to enjoy and just be a kid for a little bit and get some money saved up instead of chancing dying and risking their perfect live. Yes fighting for the country is a good thing but we have civilians here for that.


colledge funding from the government


No penalties. Check a Government photo ID of everyone who wishes to enlist to make sure they are at least 21 years of age.


Effective immediately and those who want to enlist can do so when they turn 21 years of age.

Bill #: 2205

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Introduced By: Cayanne KorderDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Government AdministrationLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


allow anyone 15 years or older in Minnesota to take the Drivers Ed course online


For some people, taking the Drivers Ed course in a classroom can be very inconvenient and they can’t cram the course into their already busy schedule. Students need a way to learn at their own pace.


Minnesota Drivers Ed online is currently only available to homeschooled students. This bill would open up this opportunity to any person living in Minnesota who is over the age of 14. Busy students would no longer have to wait to take this class in the summer or whenever their busy schedules clear up. If this bill is passed students will be able to take this class whenever and wherever it is convenient for them, although they would still have to take the final test at their local DMV to get the certificate of completion for the course.


Drivers Ed - class you are required to take before receiving your learners permitStudent - any person 15 years or olderDMV - department of motor vehicles


The funding for this bill would be paid for by the students because there is a required fee to take the course plus a $5.00 processing fee that would contribute to taking the final test at the student’s local DMV.


This section is not needed for this bill.


The bill would become effective June 1, 2016.

Bill #: 2206

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Introduced By: Olivia LeggDelegation: ShakopeeCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Government AdministrationLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


decrease incarceration time for nonviolent offenders of marijuana possession.


This bill will help non violent marijuana possession offenders have a decreased incarceration time and get treatment for drug abuse.


The charges the offenders receive often ruin chances of life after prison/arrest. A majority of prisoners do not typically receive treatment for addiction and start doing drugs soon after being released from prison. This bill is needed so that the disease of addiction does not ruin more lives. There are also other places we can send the extra money, such as towards education or transportation.


Sin tax: a tax on items considered undesirable or harmful, such as alcohol or tobacco.


Increase sin tax by 5.5% and decrease the total taxation by 0.5% every year. The items that would increase taxes on would be cigarettes and alcohol. Also we would be spending less on prisoners, so we would be able to afford to send them to prison.


This can be enforced with Minnesota prisons, judical systems and law enforcement. After this bill is passed, possession of 42.5 grams of marijuana will require inpatient drug addiction at a state run facility and a max fine of $350. Possession of marijuana that is more than 42.5 grams but, less than 10 kilograms will require a year of inpatient drug addiction at a state run facility, 2 years of probation and a maximum $10,000 fine. Possession of 10-49 kilograms of marijuana will require one year of inpatient drug addiction treatment, 3 years of probation and a maximum fine of $250,000. Possession of 50-99 kilograms of marijuana will require one year of inpatient drug addiction treatment, 5 years of probation and $500,000. Possession of 100 kilograms or more will require a fine of maximum fine of $1,000,000, probation for 10 years and two years of inpatient drug addiction treatment. Possession of more than 1.4 grams inside one's veicle (except the trunk) will require a month of outpatient drug addiction treatment and a maximum fine of $1,000.


This bill would be effective a year after passing.

Bill #: 2207

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Introduced By: Chelsea LarsonDelegation: VermilionCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Government AdministrationLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Allow people age 17 and over to gain a Concealed Carry Permit.


To change the current age limit for concealed carriers from age 21 to age 17.


People of all ages should be able to protect themselves. At the age of 15 we begin to allow people the limited right to drive a motor vehicle, and at age 16 they are allowed to be fully licensed (with some restrictions.) This highly dangerous activity takes more lives each year then shootings do. If we can allow people the right to drive at 15 for convenience, we should also allow people every avenue possible to protect themselves


A concealed carry permit allows a person to carry a firearm on their person, while being hidden by holsters and/or clothing.


Funding for this is not an issue. This program would not cost the government anything. CCPs would actually increase the amount of money going to the government, through license fees.


This broadens the current rights for CCP. No penalties or enforcement changes are necessary.


January 1, 2017

Bill #: 2208

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Introduced By: Erin RedingDelegation: AFSACommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Natural ResourcesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Ban all sulfide mining from Minnesota.


To save the beautiful land of 10,000 lakes from deadly pollution. There are currently no sulfide mines in Minnesota, however, thousands of acres of land in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Watershed have already been leased to mining companies for mineral exploration. If sulfide mining is not illegalized in Minnesota soon, companies will mine for sulfide ore, and the Boundary Waters will be polluted and potentially ruined forever.


Mining companies claim that sulfide mining is environmentally safe, however, 79% of sulfide mines in the US have polluted their surrounding areas. Leaky mines cause contaminated drinking water, mercury poisoning, wildlife destruction, decade-long pollution (even after the mine is closed), and millions of dollars for the taxpayers when mining companies run out of money or don’t clean up after themselves. When sulfide ore waste touches water, it becomes sulfuric acid, which is extremely harmful to human, animal, and environmental health.


Sulfide Mining extracts metals such as copper, gold, and nickel from sulfide ore.Mercury Poisoning is a deadly disease that harms the brain, lungs, heart, and kidneys, and the nervous systems of children.Sulfuric Acid is a deadly, odorless, colorless gas that causes severe burns to the skin as well as internal burns, organ and lung damage when ingested.


No funding will be necessary.


The executives of any company who attempts to mine for sulfide ore will be sentenced to prison for up to 10 years, and a fine of $1,500,000 will be issued to the company. This will be enforced by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.


June 1, 2016

Bill #: 2300

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Introduced By: Nate MollerDelegation: Mounds ViewCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Natural ResourcesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


require bike lanes on all roads in Minnesota with a speed limit of 50mph or under and a city of over 20,000 people.


According to the US Census Bureau, of the people who work outside of their home in Minnesota, 74.3% of them travel by car to get to work. Of these people, only 4.3% of people travel by bike. Requiring bike lanes on these streets would cause more people to be willing to bike because of increased safety, an additional way to get exercise, and less traffic than traveling by car.


If this bill is passed, it could help many Minnesotans who are obese and people who can’t afford to get to work by other ways of transportation. Obesity in Minnesota is at an all time high near 27.6% of all adults according to The State of Obesity. In addition, passing this bill will reduce the amount of traffic and parking space needed in the city by dramatic amounts. Requiring these streets to have bike lanes would cause lots of construction at first, but the long term result is much better than the current traffic we are experiencing in the city right now. In Denmark, for example, people who are born poor have a chance to work their way up to a higher wealth because of bike lanes that enable them to commute to work at a reduced cost.


City- the defined region of that specific city or town. Not the entire metropolitan area.Bike lane- a designated lane at least 3.5 feet wide that is for the use of biking. It only needs to be present on one side of the street.Bike- any vehicle without a motor that has two wheels.


The funding for the bill would come from The Minnesota Department of Transportation. They would supply money (from taxes) to the cities that need to establish bike lanes. The specified amount of money will be based on the size of the city and how many bike lanes need to be added.


If the city doesn’t add bike lanes to the required streets, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will reduce the number of times they maintain the city's streets and repair the roads.


January 1st, 2017

Bill #: 2301

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Introduced By: Andrew BaranDelegation: OronoCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Natural ResourcesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


increase the awareness of harmful dyes


The purpose of this bill is solely to increase the safety and health of minnesotans by allowing for the awareness of dangerous artificial food dyes in all items meant for consumption.


The CDC recently reported that 1 in 5 high-school-aged boys has been diagnosed with ADHD, which represents a 41% increase over the past decade. The connection has been made between synthetic dyes and negative impacts on behavior. A 2011 Australian trial conducted at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, which was sponsored by the nonprofit Feingold Association, found by eliminating synthetic additives, including food dyes, it led to decreases in behavioral problems. More studies have been done, including, “A major reevaluation of previous studies on synthetic food dyes and ADHD,” published in the May 2013 issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, has provided more evidence of the harmful nature of these additives. The authors of this meta-analysis concluded that " ... artificial food color exclusions appear to have beneficial effects on ADHD symptoms...." Blue #1 for example can cause major cell issues such as mitochondrial respiration interference, which affects the cell's’ ability to work properly. Some mandates to inform consumers of the dangers of the artificial dyes have been shot down, including a 2011 FDA proposal, while “The European Union has also issued rules requiring labels on foods containing these dyes to state that the colorings "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children”” In order to curb these horrible effects on our state, action must be taken immediately, however, the issues do not stop there, because the FDA currently allows 9 different dyes to be used, and tests each batch for toxicity and purity. Also consumption of these dyes have increased, starting, “In 1950, the FDA certified an average of 12 mg of artificial food colors, or (AFCs) per person per day in the US. By 2010 the amount had increased five-fold to an average of 62 mg per person per day. Children may consume more AFCs than adults because they like the bright colors found in foods such as beverages, baked goods, cereals, Jello, popsicles, candies, and so on”(Stevens 1). The addition of these dyes to foods is also completely cosmetic. The major question that must be answered is whether or not these “unnecessary” dyes can harm children, and they answer this question with a study, stating, “In the mid-1970s Dr. Benjamin Feingold, a well-respected allergist at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, proposed that artificial food colors (and natural foods containing salicylates--an aspirin-like compound) could cause hyperactivity and other behavioral changes in children. He made this observation after he had treated a patient who had skin allergies with a dye-free diet, and it was a success. He received a call from the patient's psychiatrist who asked him what he had done for the patient because her emotional and psychological problems had suddenly greatly improved. He and Dr. Feingold concluded that it must have been the diet change”(Stevens 1). There has been much controversy on the extent of the effect, but almost all studies seem to show SOME correlation. Based on these studies, the EU mandated that companies put warning labels on foods with these dyes. In the US, however, the FDA voted against it. This needs to change in Minnesota. So, not only have the dyes themselves been affecting our nation, the amount of dyes has drastically increased. This increase in the use of these damaging dyes calls for yet more urgency on the passing of this bill. This bill’s use expands beyond the doctor’s office, and into the classroom. As mentioned previously, links have been drawn between ADHD, a learning disorder, and the use of these dyes. With the US falling behind in global education rankings, this bill could indirectly affect a pressing issue. With the increased awareness of AFCs, students would be able to focus more intently in classes, as well as retain more of the information given due to the resulting decrease in ADHD patients that this would spur. While companies may argue against this bill, the fact remains that artificial dyes are a roadblock in what this country strives for: health, transparency, intelligence, and the welfare of its children.

Bill #: 2302

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This bill clearly mandates every company selling products in Minnesota to comply with these guidelines, being the forced addition of a label that highlights the use of artificial food dyes in that product. The label for each product must take up at least 1/6th of the companies packaging space for that specific item.


There is no cost to executing this bill.


The FDA is responsible for monitoring the application of the label on all foods that contain artificial food dyes. If a company commits a violation, they pay any cost associated with the breaking of the law. Including the correcting of the error. If they still refuse to put the label on the food, that item will not be able to be sold for public consumption.


January 1, 2017

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Introduced By: Tyler EngelDelegation: HastingsCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Natural ResourcesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Mandate teachers' Red Cross Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator's and first aid.


If a student is having trouble breathing, is bleeding excessively at a pace too fast to act on with a professional, or needs to be quickly revived from any sort of episode, the teacher of said student should be ready to act and possibly save the student from harm.


If a teacher sees a student in a physical predicament and doesn't know how to act, they would normally have to call a nurse or even an ambulance, which is very time consuming. This way, the teacher can act immediately.


cardiopulmonary resuscitation - CPR; CPR combines rescue breathing and chest compressions. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.Automated External Defibrillator - An AED s a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest. First Aid - Help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.


The state administration for education, or if possible the school district itself would help fund for first aid kits in every classroom, AEDs placed in hallways throughout the school, and classes set up for teachers and staff to take, taught by Red Cross certified professionals. Staff would complete a course of Basic Life Support which includes hands-on training, then proceed to acquire their certification. The course would be taught during the summer to staff, on a pre-schoolyear workshop day. It would require full staff cooperation.


For teachers, this would be a mandatory course to complete. It would take one training session to become certified.


September 1st, 2016

Bill #: 2303

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Introduced By: Mckenzie ScheidDelegation: Elk RiverCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Natural ResourcesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Make it illegal to give peanuts to children under the age of seven.


The purpose for this bill is to reduce the percentage of peanut allergies found in children.


Research shows that children who have eaten peanuts before age seven have an increased chance of getting a peanut allergy. I want to make it illegal for children to eat peanuts to protect their health.


This bill allows for healthier children who have fewer peanut allergies.


We can increase the taxes of the upper-class families who have an annual income of $150,000 or more because they have enough to support themselves. Families with children need to save the money they have to support their whole family.


If caught eating/giving peanuts to children under seven, the punishment will be determined by a judge based on the amount of peanuts that were actually eaten. This is a hard bill to enforce because we can't just monitor each family for it is against the constitution. We can only enforce the bill if that person is caught.


After the government has worked out everything about the bill so it is able to be passed, it would be effective as soon as possible.

Bill #: 2304

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Introduced By: Isabelle AndersonDelegation: RidgedaleCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Public TransitLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


raise the fine for Texting and Driving.


The purpose of this bill is to lower the number of car accidents caused by texting and driving.


This bill should be passed because it is such a big issue for this generation. With all of the technology and social media being used these days, using your phone while driving has become a big cause of car accidents. Some 92% of U.S. adults now have a cellphone of some kind, and 90% of those cell owners say that their phone is frequently with them. Some 31% of cell owners say they never turn their phone off and 45% say they rarely turn it off. With those statistics in mind, many drivers have the urge to check their phones. This is a big distraction from the road, putting themselves and all other drivers around them in danger. A car traveling at 40 mph covers a distance of almost 60 feet per second. At that speed, taking your eyes off the road for just three seconds means you will cover a distance of almost 180 feet. A lot can happen in that amount of time, especially when cars in the opposing lane are also traveling at 40 mph. Texting and driving causes thousands of deaths and injuries annually, 341,000 crashes in 2014 involved texting while driving. This bill will help bring those numbers down and prevent thousands of crashes annually.


Texting and Driving- "An electronic message includes, but is not limited to, email, a text message, an instant message, a command or request to access a World Wide Web page, or other data that uses a commonly recognized electronic communications protocol. An electronic message does not include voice or other data transmitted as a result of making a phone call, or data transmitted automatically by a wireless communications device without direct initiation by a person."


There is no funding needed for this bill.


The penalty for texting and driving in Minnesota right now is a $225 fine. This bill would change that to a $400 fine for the first offence, a $800 fine for the second offence, and a $1,200 fine for a third offence.


The effictive date will be August 1st, 2016.

Bill #: 2400

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Introduced By: Alex BergerDelegation: OronoCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Public TransitLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


ban all use of handheld cellular devices, while operating a motor vehicle in the state of Minnesota.


The purpose of the aforementioned bill and action is to reduce the number of preventable driving accidents, that occur because of distracted drivers stemming from handheld cellular device usage.


In the year 2014, in the state of Minnesota, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles “there were 29,439 people injured in traffic crashes,” equating to .54% of the 5.47 million people in the state of Minnesota being involved in a traffic related accident. Of the 29,439 accidents, “1,044 were [deemed] severe and life altering,” according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Furthermore in citing the Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 361 fatalities in the state of Minnesota during the year of 2014, that were driving related. Of these 361 fatalities, “17% were caused by distracted driving and 26% were speed related,” which is directly correlated with distractions while operating a motor vehicle. The National Safety Council states “that drivers using cell phones look but fail to see up to 50 percent of the information in their driving environment,” meaning the elimination of readily available distractions would lead to safer drivers in Minnesota. The Council goes on to state, that the only way to reach the apex of safety of all individuals in Minnesota, is to ban the use of handheld devices while, operating a vehicle in the state of Minnesota, in order to induce the safest possible drivers.


Handheld Cellular Device - any device capable of distributing a signal to a second device via a satellite, in order to communicate, that requires hand contact to operate Motor Vehicle - any vehicle that is self propelled, and that requires a license and registration in the state of Minnesota, in order to operate legally Preventable - any accident that occurred, as a result of a variable that can be eliminated in practice Distracted - the state of being focused on any second task, that is not directly related to the primary task of operating the vehicle safely Fatality - a death caused by a particular incident


The aforementioned and described bill will require no additional funding from the state government of Minnesota.


Bill #: 2401

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The ban on all handheld cellular devices will be enforced by the current road patrol in the state of Minnesota. The penalties for failing to abide by the enacted law will be as follows: a $200 fine on the first offence, a $400 fine on the second offence, a $800 fine on the third offence, and a $1000 fine on the fourth offence along with a one week revocation of one's licence.


The described and necessary bill will become effective immediately upon passage, as a result of the need to combat the growing enigmatic problem in the state of Minnesota of distracted drivers.

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Introduced By: Courtney FunkDelegation: BurnsvilleCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Public TransitLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


build bridges over major intersections near schools


Building bridges will be much safer for students that walk to and from school. In the morning, many people are driving to work, so there are many more cars out on the roads. When people are in a rush, they may not be as observant. Something should be done to ensure the safety of the students. Building bridges would provide an easier and safer route for students who walk to and from school. It will reduce almost all risk of accidents involving cars or busses and pedestrians near the schools.


The U.S. Department of Transportation said that from 2003 to 2012, 119 school-age pedestrians died in school-transportation-related crashes. To me, that is 119 students too many. The U.S. Department of Transportation reported that more school-aged pedestrians have been killed from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. than any other time in the day. This is the time many students are walking to and from school, so you can see the connection. The roads are too dangerous for students to try to cross. We need to fix this, and keep our fellow students and friends safe.


schools - public schools in the state of minnesotamajor intersection - any highway with two or more lanes or road with three or more lanesbridge - a structure built above the road for walking or byicycling


The project will be considered the same as all road construction and funding will come from taxes on gasoline.


The bridges will be the responsibility of the counties that they need to be built for. Failure to meet the effective date will be met with a $5000 fine each year the requirement is not met. The school district will be responsible for reporting this to the state.


January 1, 2018

Bill #: 2402

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Introduced By: David Severson, Max VinyonDelegation: Mounds ViewCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Public TransitLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Lower the driving for Minnesota youth attending school.


This bill would make it legal for teenagers of the age of 15 to drive to and from school by themselves with one other person by giving them a school drivers licinse.


Many people that attend a ceritain highschool may live outside of district thus out of reach of bus sevices. Also it will give students who would rather go to another school than the district they reside in may have the chance to do so. The students would be requiered to take a drivers education course and complete 3 behind the wheel lessons and pass a electronic test and have 6 months of prior driving expirience with a learners permit that can be obtained at the age of 14.5 to be able to obtain the school drivers license. With this licinse they may only drive themselves along with one other person to and from school between the hours of 5:30-10:00 A.M. and 1:30-5:00 P.M.


District: A geographical limit for the local administration of schools.Learners permit: A restricted license that is given to a person who is learning to drive, but has not yet satisfied the requirements to obtain a drivr's license.


Additional funding is not requiered.


If the student gets a traffic violation of any kind or is caught with morew than one other person in the vehical or is caught driving outside of designated times they will get the licinse revoked until the age of 16 and will be required to retake drivers education.


August 1st 2017

Bill #: 2403

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Introduced By: Kennedie HallockDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Public TransitLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Stop Smoking With Kids In The Car


Have School All Year Round


I think it should be a law because there are studies that say when children are younger they learn more when exposed to school more often, which helps in the long run. More and more people are using this because when students take a 3 month break all in one, they lose up to 1 month of knowledge. Then the students waste time in the beginning of the year trying to get some knowledge back that they lost. It also creates less stress for the students because of how many breaks they would have. Some researchers agree and some disagree if it should be all year around because it mostly benefits the littler children. It all really depends on the effort you put forth. Some also agree because they want the teachers to get a better salary, since the more they work the more they will have to get paid.


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This bill will require much more money to support the students and teachers. We will get this money by raising taxes.


There isn’t any penalties needed for this bill nor enforcement. The rules still appy that every child needs to attend school, which the courts would take action in that situation.


The effective date would be September 6th, 2016.

Bill #: 2404

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Introduced By: Cassandra ThomasDelegation: Emma B. HoweCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Public TransitLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


provide public transportation to low income families.


The purpose of the bill is to provide free public transportation tickets to individuals who earn at or under a gross income of $11,770 per year or a family of four people who earn an at or under a gross income of $24,250 per year.


In Minnesota, there are 11.2%people who live below the poverty line. People in this situation can’t afford a car or car payments so they can’t get to their job. Some people who live in poverty, do have jobs, but work jobs that don’t pay enough money to support a family. If these people were made to pay the $ 90 bucks a month for a public transportation ticket, which is the same amount as a week of groceries for a family of 4.


Poverty level - For a single person under the age of 65 the poverty level is 11,770, for a family of 4 it is 24,250Public Transportation Ticket - A ticket to use on the metro transit which includes bus and lightrail.Gross Income - What a person makes a year before taxes


Increase the tax rate on all automotive parts by 0.5%


If you are caught using a bus pass and do not qualify for it:1st time: $50 fine2nd time: $150 fine3rd time: it is taken away


One year after passage

Bill #: 2405

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Introduced By: Kristy TrujilloDelegation: FridleyCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Public TransitLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


allow all people, regardless of their immigration status to be allow to obtain a driver license.


This bill intends to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain or have a driver license for driving purpose only. This act repeals Minnesota Bill SF224.


There are 11 out 50 staes who pass this bill.The problems that undocumented immigrants face without a proper ID happens mostly in the work field.Like getting unfair checks (amount of money they earn) just for there staus. As well that many face discrimination and threats by their co-workers or their boss. This bill intends for all undocumented immigrants not to live shadow anymore or have the fear of being tear apart their families.California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Vermont, and Washington. This are the states that allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver license. Undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver's license they gain the following privileges;-Rent apartments-Buy or Rent cars- Cash cheeks-Secure their jobs- Other necessitiesMany believe that they are break the law. As well that it takes time to obtain an appointment with the D.M.V or in other words it takes a long process with the D.M.V.


1.) Undocumented immigrants:A person who shortage of the right to be in the United States; A person who enter without a inspection; A person who stayed past there visa or other status. 2.) SF224: Minnesota driver's licenses and identification cards requirements modification; driving cards issuance authorization3.) D.M.V: Department of motor vehicles is a state-level government agency that administers vehicle registration and driver licensing.


There is no additional funding need. This is just changing policy of driving.

Bill #: 2406

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No additional penalties will be need.This bill will be enforced by MN-D.M.V to ensure a proper license and the safe of people on the road.


This bill will be effective on March 26, 2016 befor November 2016 elections.

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Introduced By: Lilly PetersonDelegation: OronoCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Public TransitLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


change the age you can get your license from 16 to 15.


The purpose of this bill is to be able to get your license after you've had your permit for 6 months regardless if your still 15.


Many 15 year olds get their permit around the time of their birthday, while others wait and only have their permit for 6 months before turning 16. The kids that only have it for 6 months are just as good of drivers as the ones that had their permit for a full year. The purpose of this bill is to allow kids that got their permit around their birthday, get their license 6 months after. Most kids drive around enough in 6 months that they'd feel comfortable driving alone even if they are still 15. New Mexico has this law and the number of teen accidents are not any higher than states that require you to be 16 to get your license. In fact, in 2008 Minnesota had 15 more fatalities in crashes involving teens than New Mexico did.


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January 1st, 2017

Bill #: 2407

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Introduced By: Hannah BarlowDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Public TransitLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Make wearing a helmet manditory for the oporator and passenger when on a motorcycle.


The purpose of my bill is to reduce the amount of head related injuies and fatalities when opporing or riding on a motorcycle. In Minnesota we have a law that makes it manditory for a person 17 years and younger to wear a helmet when oporating a motorcycle. I want to make it manditory for everyone to wear a helmet when on a motorcycle.


Helemts are by far the most effective method to prevent motorcycles fatalites and serious injuries. Helmets are 37% effective in preventing fatal injuies to motorcycle oporators, and 41% effective for passengers. In 2008, 43% of fatally- injured motorcyclists were not wearing helemt. That rose to 43% in 2009. NHTSA estimates that helemts saved 1,829 motorcyclists' lives in 2008 and that 822 of the non-helmeted motorcyclists who died would have survived if they had worn helmets.


NHTSA- National Highway Traffic Safty Administraion.Helmet- DOT approved.DOT- Department of Transportation.


There will be no additional funding of this. The cost of the helemt will come out of the riders pocket.


The local police department will inforce this. If the oporator or the passenger of the motorcycle is not wearing a DOT approved helmet they will get a ticker for $250.00


January 1, 2017

Bill #: 2408

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Introduced By: Kathryn JewettDelegation: Elk RiverCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Social ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Ban the consumption of alcoholic beverages by a pregnant woman during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.


The purpose of this bill is to illegalize the consumption of alcohol by pregnant women during the second and third trimester of pregnancy.


Alcohol can have an enormously dangerous effect on the fetus. When a pregnant mother drinks alcohol, the fetus' blood alcohol content (BAC) becomes the same as or higher than that of the mother's. The fetus cannot break down alcohol as easily as adults, therefore the alcohol stays in the fetus' system longer. There is no known "safe" amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy. In the United States, about 130,000 pregnant women each year drink at levels shown to increase the risk of having a child with an FASD. 40,000 babies are born yearly with FASD, which costs the nation up to $6 billion annually in medical costs.


Alcoholic beverage - A drink which contains a substantial amount of the drug ethanol (informally called alcohol)FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) - An umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. Effects can include physical, mental, behavioral and/or learning disabilities that may cause lifelong implicationsSecond trimester - When speaking of pregnancy, the second trimester refers to the beginning of the 14th week after the first day of a pregnant woman's last menstrual period and lasts through the 27th week of pregnancy.Third trimester - When speaking of pregnancy, the third trimester refers to the beginning of the 28th week after the first day of a pregnant woman's last menstrual period and ends with labor.


No funding is needed.


After the first offense, there will be a fine of $550 to the mother. After the second offence, there will be a fine of $1100. After the third offence, there will be a fine of $2500, as well as three years of probation. Random urine tests will be administered during the probation to ensure that the mother does not continue to drink. Failure to abide by the rules of probation will be reported to the court. It will also be required for the mother to go through psychological treatment to determine the cause of her drinking and to ensure that she is mentally and emotionally suited to care for a child. The psychological treatment is to be referred by the mother's local welfare agency as seen fit.


This law will be taken into effect ninety-one (91) days after passage.

Bill #: 2500

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Introduced By: Michael PakDelegation: Mounds ViewCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Social ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Require Public School Districts to Provide Mental Health Services at their Schools


Under the provisions of this Act, public school districts would be required to offer mental health services at all of the schools over which they govern. The total time during which such mental health services are offered at any particular school must total to at least 50% of the time when that school is in session. Any information obtained by the use of such mental health services must be kept confidential to the extent allowed by applicable state and federal law.


According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ 2001 Report of the Surgeon General’s Conference on Children’s Mental Health: A National Action Agenda, “an estimated 15 million of our nation's young people can currently be diagnosed with a mental health disorder,” and “it is estimated that only about 7 percent of these youth who need services receive appropriate help from mental health professionals.” By introducing mental health services universally throughout a school system, including in the lower grades, students in the early stages of mental illnesses or mental disorders can be more easily identified and treated before those illnesses & disorders advance. Additionally, this Act could also help to address cases where people with already-occurring mental illnesses aren’t getting treated- for example, a National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration from 2009 to 2013 found that 46.0% of “adolescents aged 12–17 with major depressive episode in Minnesota” had not received treatment for their depression in the year prior to being surveyed. Furthermore, this Act removes the barrier of cost from people attempting to seek mental health treatment, by having mental health services funded by the government and not by any individual person.


Public School District: any school district that receives funding from the State of Minnesota.School: any entity with equipment, courses of study, class schedules, or enrollment of students in grades prekindergarten through 12 or any portion thereof, and staff meeting the standards established by the commissioner of education.Mental Health Services: any program, social worker, guidance counselor, or psychologist that students are free to go to; and that assists a student’s mental, emotional, or psychological well-being.


Each public school district shall receive an additional sum of money, increasing in direct proportion to the number of students enrolled at schools within said district, for the implementation of this Act. To help support the costs associated with this Act, an additional 0.25 USD tax on firearms, tobacco, and alcohol sold in the State of Minnesota will be levied.


This Act shall be enforced by annual inspections of public school districts, to be conducted by the Department of Education. Public school districts that fail to implement this act will lose all funding from the State of Minnesota until said Act is implemented.


This Act shall be effective on August 1, 2016.

Bill #: 2501

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Introduced By: Meghan McfarlingDelegation: Mounds ViewCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Social ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Require All Students to Take a Psych Evaluation Every 3 Months


The purpose of this bill is to evaluate the mental health of students to determine whether they need special help or attention. All students will be required to take a three-page questionare that is provided by the school and the state of Minnesota every three months asking basic questions about their mental health. By doing this and seeing the warning signs in the psych evaluations, we can reduce violence and crime caused by people with a mental illness, decrease high school drop outs, decrease suicide rates (which is the 3rd leading cause of death in people ages 10-24), and give students hope in their future.


1 in 5 children in between the ages of 13-18 have or will have a serious mental illness in their lifetime. About 50% of people with a serious mental illness go undiagnosed or untreated. Mental illness is a common and serious problem, and it is affecting not only the paitient, but the enviroment around them. Violance, crime, suicide, and other unlawful happenings are often caused by people with a mental illness. If we required all students to take a psych evaluation every 3 months, psychologists, doctors, teachers, and family members will be able to see the student's mental state and know whether or not the student needs help. By doing this, we will also be able to make Minnesota a safer, happier, and overall better enviroment. There will be no cost for the student to take the mental health evaluation. Those with special needs and/or are mentally disabled will not need to take the questionare.


"Mental Illness" shall be defined as condition that impacts a person's thinking, feeling or mood and may affect his or her ability to relate to others and function on a daily basis."Student" shall be defined as a person of any age attending a school or learning center."Enviroment" shall be defined as a large area filled with people or things."Psych" and/or "Psychology" shall be defined as the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context."Special Needs" and/or "Mentally Disabled" shall be defined as a condition that prevents a student from being able to speak, think and/or learn properly, or complete educational activities or tasks that students without a disablity are able to complete.


The psych evaluation will be funded through the subsidized that are paid towards education.


If a school refuses to do the evaluation, they will be fined $10,000 per 3 months they refuse to do it.


2017-2018 school year.

Bill #: 2502

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Introduced By: Alexander HerlofskyDelegation: FridleyCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Social ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


legalize the selling of contraceptives to minors


The purpose of this bill is to help minors have access to contraceptives. The purpose of this bill is to also decrease the teen pregnancy rate.


This bill would alow for minors to purchase contraceptives which in turn would make sex safer and lower the chances of pregnancy. Many kids that will want to engage in sexual intercourse will likely do it whether or not they have permission so we should help them be safe.


minor: person under 18Contraceptives: Birth control methods of any kind


No funding needed.


If a retailer refuses to sell contraceptives to minor the store will be fined $1000


january 1st, 2017

Bill #: 2503

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Introduced By: Grace BoydDelegation: HastingsCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Social ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Make soccer players wear head guards.


The purpose is to protect a player from injury during a soccer game.


Studies have shown that head guards cause less inpact to the playes head. Head guards will take away atleast 50% of the inpact to the head.


A head guard is a lightweight head band like material. With ventilation and temperature control that can be used throughout the soccer season.


The player will be required to buy their own head guard. Just like how they do today when buying cleats and shin guards.


If you dont have your head guard, you will not be allowed to play in practice or in the soccer game.


Effective on the start of the next soccer season.

Bill #: 2504

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Introduced By: Elizabeth MccormickDelegation: BurnsvilleCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Social ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Amend MSBA Policy on DNR-DNI Orders


The primary mission of the school district is education. DNR-DNI orders are medical documents. The school district generally believes that a decision not to resuscitate a student or initiate life-saving measures is a medical judgement best made by a physician in the context of a clinic, hospital, or other medical facility, based upon the particular circumstances presented by the student. However, in limited circumstances, school nurses are authorized to accept of honor verified DNR-DNI orders. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the wishes of families with terminally ill children are respected by staff members in Minnesota public schools.


The State Department of Education has no policy regarding DNR-DNI orders in public schools. More than 90% of Minnesota public schools will not honor the orders or do not have a policy in place. Parents allow their children to be cared for at school and should be able to trust that their wishes are being respected.


DNR- (Do Not Resuscitate order), no CPR (chest compressions, cardiac drugs, or placement of a breathing tube) will be performed.DNI- (Do Not Intubate order), chest compressions and cardiac drugs may be used, but no breathing tube will be placed.MSBA- Minnesota School Board Association


No additional funding is required, as the act will be followed by existing school nurses.


Failure to amend school policy violates the State Department of Education policy, and leaves the school district liable if challenged by student’s parents for any further medical expenses.


February 1st, 2016

Bill #: 2505

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Introduced By: Berit DepiesDelegation: Highland ParkCommittee: Sibley/Ramsey -- Social ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Ramsey Senate


Require all public schools to provide a gender neutral restroom


To help transgender or non binary students feel safe in their school by requiring all Minnesota public schools to provide at least one gender neutral restroom. Having access to a gender neutral restroom will help transgender or non binary students feel more accepted in their community, and more comfortable using the public restrooms all students deserve access to.


Transgender or gender non binary students feel uncomfortable using male/ female restrooms because they are more exposed to risk of bullying, risk of coming out to strangers or people they aren't ready to come out to yet, and risk of experiencing dysphoria. If they have access to a non binary restroom they will be able to use public restrooms without risk of bullying, prematurely coming out, or dysphoria. All students deserve access to public restrooms they can feel safe in.


Transgender: Shall be defined as a person who identifies with a gender identity that differs from the one which corresponds to the persons sex at birth.Non binary: Shall be defined as a person who does not identify as male or female.Public restroom: Shall be defined as a room in a public place with a sink and toilet Public school: Shall be defined as a free tax-supported school controlled by a local governmental authority


This bill requires little funding as public schools will convert an existing restroom into their gender neutral restroom. Any necessary funding will come from the school budget.


If during the 2016-2017 school year a public school is lacking a gender neutral restroom they will have thirty business days to get one, if after that period they still don't have one they'll be fined $1,000


This bill shall be effective beginning September 7th, 2016

Bill #: 2506

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