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Senate rejects effort to fast-track bill on girls' sports after hours of debate
Summary
The Minnesota Senate on March 3 declined a motion to withdraw Senate File 916 from the Education Policy Committee and place it on general orders after extended floor debate about whether the measure — described by supporters as protecting women's sports — should be expedited. The motion failed 33-34.
The Minnesota Senate on March 3 rejected a motion to withdraw Senate File 916 from the Education Policy Committee and place it on general orders, after several hours of debate over whether the measure should be fast-tracked ahead of school athletic seasons.
Senator Nelson moved to recall Senate File 916 from committee and place it on general orders, asserting an urgency to act "because state tournaments are starting across the state." The motion was defeated by a roll-call vote of 33 in favor and 34 opposed, meaning the bill remained in committee.
Supporters of the motion said the bill is needed quickly to protect opportunities for female athletes and to preserve Title IX protections. "There's an urgency around this bill today," Senator Nelson said on the floor, adding that…
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