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House passes bill to boost spending on security at State Capitol, Minnesota courtrooms

By Tim Walker
Rep. Kelly Moller speaks to HF3230/SF3432* on the House Floor May 6. Passed 92-42, the $24.17 million bill goes back to the Senate for concurrence. (Photo by Andrew VonBank)
Rep. Kelly Moller speaks to HF3230/SF3432* on the House Floor May 6. Passed 92-42, the $24.17 million bill goes back to the Senate for concurrence. (Photo by Andrew VonBank)

Political violence is all too real here in Minnesota and across the country. In these politically tense times, more security measures are needed to make everyone feel safe.

To that end, Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL-Shoreview) sponsors a public safety funding and policy package that would spend $24.17 million in the 2026-27 biennium to fund legislative, judicial, and State Capitol security programs.

“This funding protects not just those who work in this building, but also all of those who come into this space and the surrounding area: school groups, advocacy groups, our constituents, community members during rallies and protests,” she said. “This security ensures that people can safely exercise their First Amendment rights.”

The House passed HF3230/SF3432*, as amended to include the House language, 92-42 Wednesday. It now returns to the Senate for concurrence.
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