Kelly Morrison (D-MN)
Honoring the lives of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the lives of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman. It recognizes Melissa Hortman's service to the State of Minnesota and her career as a public servant and lawyer. The document also honors Mark Hortman for his devotion to his family and community. Additionally, the resolution honors the family's golden retriever, Gilbert. The resolution highlights Melissa Hortman's legislative accomplishments and her leadership style. Finally, it seeks to honor her legacy of working through political differences to improve the country.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +1
Does this protect the right to vote?
The resolution honors a leader who worked to uphold democracy through protecting free and fair elections.
- Scored +1
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
The text credits Hortman with upholding democracy through the protection of elections.
- Scored +1
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?
The text notes that Melissa Hortman was passionate about preventing gun violence.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: The resolution honors the lives and devotion of Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman to their community and family (Resolution clauses 1 and 2).
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Recognition of Animal Devotion: The resolution honors the life of Gilbert Hortman for his devotion to Melissa (Resolution clause 3).
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Legacy of Leadership: The resolution honors the leadership and legacy of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, noting her efforts to work through political differences for a better future (Resolution clauses 4 and 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The text highlights her career as a lawyer who sued discriminatory landlords to protect housing rights. Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The text notes that Melissa Hortman was passionate about preventing gun violence. Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The text credits Hortman with upholding democracy through the protection of elections. Does this protect the right to vote? — The resolution honors a leader who worked to uphold democracy through protecting free and fair elections.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The text notes her service in training service dogs for veterans. Would women be better off under this? — The text notes her leadership as the longest-serving female Speaker in Minnesota history and her advocacy for reproductive healthcare.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The text mentions her work authoring Minnesota's solar standard and community solar law. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The text notes her passion for addressing climate change through renewable energy.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The resolution honors her role in upholding democracy through the protection of free and fair elections.
- 2/10/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.