St. Paul, MN — Today, House Democrats motioned to suspend the rules on the House Floor to debate Rep. Liish Kozlowski (DFL-Duluth)’s legislation to create a one-time Emergency Rental Assistance Aid program for Minnesotans at risk of homelessness or housing loss. The motion to suspend the rules did not pass, with every House Republican voting against it with a 67-67 vote.
Rep. Liish Kozlowski (DFL – Duluth) released the following statement:
"On any single night, 8,392 Minnesotans are experiencing homelessness. Native Americans are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness, and unsheltered homelessness in rural areas rose 53%. Passing this $40 million lifeline is not just good policy—it’s the right thing to do. Minnesotans are stepping up—now it’s time for House Republicans to do the same.”
Today’s House Floor hearing can be viewed here.
The bill would have reallocated funds from the Geraldine Tyler settlement, having zero impact to the state's general budget.