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House lawmakers advance bill to boost spending on Capitol security

By Tim Walker
Rep. Kelly Moller and Rep. Paul Novotny speak to HF3230 at the April 27 meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill would modify and expand requirements related to security and protective services provided by the State Patrol and Capitol Security. (Photo by Andrew VonBank)
Rep. Kelly Moller and Rep. Paul Novotny speak to HF3230 at the April 27 meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill would modify and expand requirements related to security and protective services provided by the State Patrol and Capitol Security. (Photo by Andrew VonBank)

Using solemn tones, Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL-Shoreview) spoke Monday before the House Ways and Means Committee where members approved spending $24.2 million this biennium on enhanced security measures at the State Capitol and state courts.

“As we all know, in Minnesota and across the country, political violence is all too real,” she said. “It’s really important that we make sure that this is a safe space.”

Heading to the House Floor is the Moller-sponsored HF3230 that, as amended, would appropriate funding to keep in place the extra Capitol security personnel and screening stations at entrances to the building that were installed before the first day of the 2026 session.

Total expenditures to maintain operations of extra Capitol Security personnel and screening stations at entrances to the building are $15.1 million in the current biennium and $13.2 million in each subsequent biennium.
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