Senator Julianne Ortman has introduced a resolution in the state Senate that calls on Minnesota’s congressional delegation to vote against the federal health care reform bill. The resolution also directs the state’s attorney general to file lawsuits defending Minnesota’s rights as a state, questioning the constitutionality of the federal health care bill.

 

“The legislation being considered by Congress is unconstitutional and threatens the rights of Minnesotan citizens,” Ortman said.

The resolution is being heard today in the Senate Health, Housing and Family Security Committee. Read the resolution here.

Governor Pawlenty has also weighed in, urging Minnesota's congressional delegation to vote against Obamacare. In a letter to the delegation, Pawlenty cited a number of common-sense reform measures, like malpractice reform, guaranteeing portability, tax equity for health insurance purchases among others, noting, "unfortunately the proposal now before the US House does not focus on these types of common sense reforms."