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Photo: Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Minnesota · Current officeholder

Bonnie Westlin

Democratic-Farmer-Labor Minnesota Senate, District 42

Record last updated:

Sponsored legislation

176 bills in the current data (98 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
HF 4133Homeowner's insurance policies specified exclusions prohibited when damage is done by a peace officer.Co-sponsorEnactedJanuary 1, 2027
SF 3602Uniform Electronics Estate Planning Documents Act EstablishmentPrimary sponsorEnactedAugust 1, 2026
HF 4075Uniform procedure established for imposition, implementation, and oversight of firearm restrictions resulting from certain criminal convictions and judicial orders.Co-sponsorEnactedAugust 1, 2026
HF 3782Chemical irritant used in buildings disclosure required, and commissioner of public safety required to develop a standard form.Co-sponsorEnactedAugust 1, 2026
HF 3769Multiple levels of substance abuse care provided by the commissioner of corrections clarified in law, and access to mental health unit beds for incarcerated persons expanded.Co-sponsorEnactedAugust 1, 2026
HF 3875Judiciary policy bill.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 1, 2026
HF 4240Elections; various changes made related to election administration, absentee voting provisions modified, timelines modified, elected officials and candidates prohibited from betting on elections, technical and clarifying changes made, and money appropriated.Co-sponsorEnactedMay 18, 2026
HF 4239Noncampaign disbursements provided; data classification provided; complaints provided; and requirements for reports, written communications, and disclaimers modified.Co-sponsorEnactedMay 18, 2026
SF 5233Reduction to local government aid establishment to a county or city that uses the incorrect state flagCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 13, 2026
SF 3600Lifetime firearms ban on persons who are convicted of certain misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor domestic assault offenses establishmentPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 13, 2026
SF 4006Various election administration changes provisions, absentee voting provisions modifications, technical, and clarifying changesPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 11, 2026
SF 5253Campaign reports and disclaimers requirements modificationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 4, 2026
SF 4067Omnibus Firearms BillCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 4, 2026
SF 4294Uniform procedure establishment for imposition, implementation, and oversight of firearms restrictions resulting from certain criminal convictions and judicial ordersPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 28, 2026
SF 4064Minnesota Judicial Branch policy provisionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 28, 2026
SF 4898Legislative email, telephone numbers, and office space usage restrictions provisionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 27, 2026
SF 4223Omnibus Elections policy provisionsPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 23, 2026
SF 4406Certain exclusions in homeowner's insurance policies prohibited when damage is done by a peace officerPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 22, 2026
SF 4293Commissioner of corrections substance abuse care clarificationPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 22, 2026
SF 4144Certain buildings usage of chemical irritants disclosure requirementPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 22, 2026
SF 5097Minnesota State Retirement System probation and telecommunicator retirement subplan establishmentCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
SF 5096Local government probation and telecommunicator retirement plan establishmentCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
SF 5093Various retirement statutes modifications to include references to the local government probation and telecommunicator retirement planCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
SF 4301Domestic abuse provisions modificationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 13, 2026
SF 4992State and local government participation limitation in federal civil immigration enforcement effortsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
SF 3893Election intimidation and interference with the voting process penalties modifications and election official performance of duties interference penalties modificationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
SF 2634Relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools access requirementPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
SF 2633Educational outcomes, safety and accountability for students with disabilities improvement pilot program establishment and appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2026
SF 4589Visitor carrying of firearms on campuses of public postsecondary institutions regulationPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 7, 2026
SF 3833Establish a Legislative Commission on Legislative SecurityPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 7, 2026
SF 3685Certain libraries' electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements or contracts terms prohibitionCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 7, 2026
SF 2320Local governmental units authorization to prohibit or restrict the possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives in local government-owned or leased buildings and landCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 7, 2026
SF 4895Guardian ad litem program volunteer participation clarification provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
SF 4882Responsible social services agencies requirement to provide luggage for children in foster carePrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2026
SF 4847State or local governments owned or controlled buildings firearm prohibition provision and criminal penalties establishment provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SF 4846Elections appropriations and money transfer provisionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SF 4829Limit access to child care center facilitiesCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SF 4167Certain state officials security and protective services provision and appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SF 3834Expand personal information protections for judicial officials to state legislatorsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SF 3710Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board data practices modificationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SF 4734"I VOTED" stickers design update periodic competitions authorization provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
SF 4733Three Rivers Park District candidates and officials economic interest disclosures requirement provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
SF 4292Child sexual abuse provisionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
SF 4021Special education aid appropriations contingent reduction repealCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
SF 3847Crime of violence definition expansion to include certain animal cruelty offenses provisionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
SF 3607Notice requirements provision under the Human Rights ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
SF 3548Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and automated external defibrillator training for coaches requirement provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
SF 3339Minnesota State High School League requirement to sanction cricketCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
SF 3154Foster youth bill of rights establishmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 23, 2026
SF 4587Certain deferred compensation plan requirements modificationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2026
SF 4430Certain ICE and Border patrol agents prohibition from being hired by law enforcement agenciesPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2026
SF 4325School sites access limitations provisionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2026
SF 4115A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu and reaffirming Minnesota's commitment to religious freedom, inclusion, and mutual respectCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2026
SF 3996School safety policies development requirement, School Safety Advisory Council establishment, and Minnesota School Safety Center appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2026
SF 3836Public and extending retention requirements for certain firearm permit data classificationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2026
SF 1580Violence prevention project research center appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2026
SF 4529Student support personnel aid allowances provisions modifications ad appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2026
SF 4231Owners of firearms requirement to have liability insurancePrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2026
SF 4141Lost and stolen firearms reported promptly to law enforcement requirement provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 11, 2026
SF 2551Forensic interview training scholarships appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 11, 2026
SF 4295Office of the Attorney General additional attorneys appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 9, 2026
SF 3804Certain property taxes proceedings data protection requirements modificationsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 9, 2026
SF 4185Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Forensic Science Laboratory bond issue and appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
SF 3894Legislator employment related to lobbying provisions modificationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2026
SF 4143Nongovernment entities mailing prefilled absentee ballot applications prohibition provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
SF 3903Jury source list data provisions modificationsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
SF 3606Administrative hearings provision modification for human rights casesPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
SF 3549State preemption of local units of government regulating firearms repealPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
SF 42Suicide prevention curriculum appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 2, 2026
SF 4065Chief justice security appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 2, 2026
SF 4042Anonymous reporting systems requirementPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 2, 2026
SF 3644Statement of economic interest requirement to include disclosures relating to stock and virtual currencyCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 2, 2026
SF 1204Dental organizations loss ratio met requirement provisionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 2, 2026
SF 3908Continued enrollment authorization for students for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school yearCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
SF 2940Minnesota Data Privacy Act modification to make consumer health data a form of sensitive data provision and sensitive data additional protections addition provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2026
SF 3837Extreme risk protection orders public awareness campaign appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 23, 2026
SF 3631Capitol complex dangerous weapons prohibition provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 23, 2026
SF 986General education revenue modification to include safe schools aid for charter schoolsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
SF 3662Provisions for disparate impact under Human Rights Act changesPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
SF 3632Law enforcement policies relating to the safety of elected officials in the communities requirement provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
SF 3630Uninsured and underinsured motorist liability and coverage requirements modificationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
SF 3601City of Plymouth local sales and use tax imposition authorizationPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
SF 2200Restorative practices statements and documents inadmissibility in civil and criminal proceedings establishment and data classification provisionCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 1, 2025
HF 688Service dog provisions modified in housing accommodations for persons with disabilities.Co-sponsorEnactedAugust 1, 2025
SF 3544Rights and protections for residents of certain long-term care settings modification; rights and protections for clients receiving home care services and rights and protections for home and community-based services recipientsCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 19, 2025
SF 3543Post-certification adjustments for lobbying expenses establishmentCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 19, 2025
SF 3531An amendment providing for equal rights under the law and prohibiting discrimination based on the listed characteristicsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 18, 2025
SF 1812Election-related bribery and solicitation prohibitions expansionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 16, 2025
SF 571Uniform Trust Code, Powers of Appointment, and Uniform Probate Code provisions modificationsPrimary sponsorEnactedMay 7, 2025
SF 3425Social media platform businesses excise tax establishmentCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 24, 2025
SF 3096Omnibus Elections policy and appropriationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 22, 2025
HF 1659American Indian incarcerated individuals cultural program modified, community supervision reporting requirements clarified, federal law enforcement agents who transport persons exempted from definition of protective agent, and obsolete civil commitment law regarding incarcerated individuals with mental illness repealed.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2025
SF 3368Paraprofessional qualifications definitionCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2025
SF 2023Help America Vote Act account money transferalCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2025
SF 1346Brady Aune and Joseph Anderson Safety ActCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2025
SF 3097Certain special election timing modificationCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 7, 2025
SF 756Civil damages provision for failing to give notice to finding an estrayCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2025
SF 2568Private attorneys with Minnesota Government Access provision to court recordsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2025
SF 2384Election administration provisions modificationPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2025
SF 2146Petition for an order of protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult permissionPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2025
SF 1854Reprisals prohibition for refusing to communicate with public or local officials, political activity prohibited reprisals clarification provision, and civil cause of action provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2025
SF 1851Misrepresentation of campaign authority prohibitionPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 1, 2025
SF 3041Regional transportation sales and use tax proceeds allocation modification provision and Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge suicide prevention barriers funding provisionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 27, 2025
SF 2776Department of Human services policy bill sections on background studies, Department of Corrections reconsiderations, kickback crimes, and appeals division worker protectionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 27, 2025
SF 2019Award amount of innovative service-learning grants increasePrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 27, 2025
SF 1457Cardiac emergency response plans requirement and appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 27, 2025
SF 828Working group on local campaign finance reporting establishment and appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SF 2960Mortgage payment satisfaction provisions modificationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SF 2942Uniform Special Deposits Act adoption provisionCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SF 2885Government Data Practices Act modification; Official Records Act modificationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SF 2618Counties addressing blighted conditions and remediating environmental contamination on properties that have come under county ownership or are being held in trust by the state grants appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SF 2386Funds appropriation for transition expenses for secretary of state-elect, state auditor-elect, and attorney general-electCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SF 1721Reporting requirements clarification related to community supervisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SF 1029Board of Animal Health commercial dog and cat breeder data collection classification modification and kennel and dealer advertising requirements modificationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 24, 2025
SF 2861Forensic navigator services appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SF 2857State Guardian Ad Litem Board appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SF 2846Notice requirement at a closed polling place until the occurrence of a presidential election or redistrictingCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SF 2787Special education forms and procedures due process time requirement provision, due process aid establishment, and appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SF 2768Disclosure of virtual currency on the statement of economic interest requirement provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SF 2712City of Plymouth local lodging tax expiration date removal provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 20, 2025
SF 2643Accident report requirements provisions modifications and law enforcement authorization to provide certain data to contracted service providers for purposes of accident reporting provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2025
SF 2588Tax Court interpretations of tax laws binding on the commissioner of revenue authorizationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2025
SF 993Hospitality education grant appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 13, 2025
SF 2562Definition modification of lobbyist and metropolitan government unitPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 13, 2025
SF 2429Minnesota Senate Building security kiosks bond issuance and appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 13, 2025
SF 2387School safety provisions modificationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2025
SF 2338Mortgage foreclosure redemption and surpluses authorizationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2025
SF 2328Hennepin County sheriff educational and skills training to jail inmates appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2025
SF 2306Independent contractors and payors addition to the centralized work reporting system; payors to report independent contractors to the centralized work reporting system requirementPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 10, 2025
SF 662Civil cause of action establishment for the nonconsensual removal of a condomCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 6, 2025
SF 2239School districts local optional revenue increase provision and appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 6, 2025
SF 2232Various election administration provisions modificationsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 6, 2025
SF 2025Fair Competition Act establishmentPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 6, 2025
SF 1317Service dog provisions modification in housing accommodations for persons with disabilitiesPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 6, 2025
SF 2118Economic and financial literacy education grant and teacher development activities provisions and appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2025
SF 2079Trunk Highway 55 in Hennepin County project bond issue and appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2025
SF 1897Child care improvement grants appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 3, 2025
SF 2026Districting principles provision for congressional and legislative districtsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
SF 2024Counties authorization to establish pools of election judges by random selectionCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
SF 2021Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board requirement to publish a handbook for lobbyingPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
SF 1915Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board requirement to study campaign spending limitsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
SF 1908Collection and reporting requirement of specified information on criminal cases and creation of a public dashboard for this informationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
SF 1855Requiring consumers to engage in political activity prohibitionPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 27, 2025
SF 734Supplemental nonprofit security grants appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
SF 543Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership funding increase and reallocation of fee revenuePrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
SF 1813Brady-Giglio lists prosecuting agencies guidelines and process provisionPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
SF 1430Voting operations, technology, and election resources account transfer provisionCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2025
SF 276Medical assistance coverage for violence prevention services provisionCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
SF 1685Landlord and tenant leasing requirements modifications provisionCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
SF 1665Use authorization of unmanned aerial vehicles for risk of fleeing suspect or actual fleeing suspectPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
SF 1662Major decisions of nonelected local officials definitionPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
SF 1618Duluth Promise initiative appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
SF 1609Law on retroactive relief clarification for certain felony murdersCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
SF 1606Exemptions modification for garnishment and bankruptcyCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 20, 2025
SF 1542Hennepin County regional trail system improvements bond issue and appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 17, 2025
SF 1071Ranked choice voting provisionCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 17, 2025
SF 1318Allowed uses of long-term facilities maintenance revenue modification to include school safety facility enhancementsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 13, 2025
SF 1287Hennepin County regional trail system improvements bond issuance and appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 13, 2025
SF 1286City of Plymouth public infrastructure improvements bond issuance and appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 13, 2025
SF 1285City of Plymouth public infrastructure bond issuance and appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 13, 2025
SF 931Minnesota Health Plan establishmentCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2025
SF 65Maple Grove tax increment financing special rules authorizationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2025
SF 529Constitutional amendment providing for free, fair, and equal electionsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2025
SF 1248Circumstances under which the public authority must direct support to an obligee modificationPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 10, 2025
SF 9Commissioner of revenue requirement to establish an online system to claim the political contribution refundCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 6, 2025
SF 11Exemption modification for firearm storage unitsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 6, 2025
SF 914State Board of Civil Legal Aid appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2025
SF 894Donate Life special plates establishment and appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2025
SF 893School safety provisions modifications and appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2025
SF 786Major party candidates certification by a major party before being placed on the ballot requirement provision, ballot placement and petition requirements amendment provisionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2025
SF 63Plymouth tax increment financing special rules authorizationPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2025
SF 62Plymouth public infrastructure improvements bond issue and appropriationPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2025
SF 61Plymouth refundable exemption provision for certain construction materials for certain projectsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2025
SF 398Jewish war veterans special license plates establishmentPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2025
SF 32Family assets or independence program appropriationCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 27, 2025
SF 364Literary interventions grant provisionCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 21, 2025

Sources

  1. Open States people data (public domain)
  2. Official page
  3. Photo: Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons