The Never Again Bill is Action 4 Liberty’s signature piece of legislation that seeks to prevent Walz or any future Governor from having unilateral authority to lock down our state and strip the people of our God-given liberties. As we’ve previously reported, this bill has been introduced in both the state House and Senate. Since our last reporting on this bill, Senator Torrey Westrom (SD12) has added his name as a co-author in the Senate and seven more House Reps have added their names as co-authors on this critical legislation. This brings a total of 18 legislative co-authors, highlighting the growing support for this bill.

On the House side, the Never Again Bill (HF26) has begun its first step with yesterday’s introduction of the bill to the State Govt. Finance & Policy Committee. Patriot Rep. Drew Roach (58B) brought the bill forward, testified on the legislation’s behalf, and is fighting to block Covid tyranny from ever being imposed again. 

One could assume Establishment delay tactics were in play as two bills were put ahead of the Never Again Bill, including a fake version (HF21) from RINO Rep. Kristin Robbins. Her version of the bill gave Walz increased the time period for Emergency Powers from 5 days to 14 days and did not prevent vax/mask mandates and other tyrannical actions! The increase in time for Walz to assault our liberties was complimented by radical Democrat Kristin Bahner (37B) during the committee hearing. A4L President Erik Mortensen set the record straight during his testimony against Robbins’ bill which can be seen below:

The key issues surrounding her bill is that a Governor could simply declare a new emergency every 14 days, creating a loophole for tyranny. In addition, why should the Governor be allowed to impose his will on us for 14 days or 5 days or even a single day? Are we free or are we not? Action 4 Liberty is fighting to give the Governor ZERO days to issue unilateral dictates on We The People! A4L appreciated Rep. Ben Davis' (6A) statements against Governor authority to close churches but he should realize that Robbins' legislation could still allow for at least two weeks of a Governor preventing church attendance by the People.

Robbins’ bill was forwarded from the committee and sent to the general register. While her bill is dealing with the same issue, her bill is not being asked to jump through the hurdles that The Never Again Bill has to! Committee Chair Jim Nash (48A) stated that at least three other committee chairs want the bill to go through their committees as well, highlighting the Establishment, swampy delay tactics that crooked politicians will use to block important liberty legislation.

Meanwhile, Rep. Drew Roach served his constituents by bringing freedom-based legislation and testifying for it. Most viewers would have no idea that this was Roach’s first time presenting a bill to a committee as a Representative because he handled himself like a pro! While Democrats like Rep. Mike Howard (51A) attempted to use trip up Roach, the attempts were unsuccessful as Roach forged ahead making the legislative intent clear. Howard, Klevorn, and Bahner fear-mongered about terrorist and cyber attacks, as if the Legislature wouldn't agree to reasonable terms of a REAL emergency! Klevorn was even concerned over the per-diems legislators would receive if a special session were called under these circumstances, flaunting the conceited nature of Democrats.

Democrat Mike Frieberg (43B) looked to capitalize on potentially divided opinions from GOP legislators on the Never Again Bill by asking Committee Chair Jim Nash if he preferred the Robbins or Roach legislation on this issue. Nash refused to answer the question. The Never Again Bill did not hold any conclusive vote yet by 10AM and continued on in an 8PM committee meeting, which was a back-hand to the testifiers and supporters. Rep. Nash opened the 8PM meeting by stating that he is not trying to slow the bill down but rather argued it was more expansive than Robbins' bill. A4L hopes to see Jim Nash do the right thing and fight for policy that will truly prevent King-like edicts from our Governor since he is a co-author of the Never Again Bill, although he stated in the 8PM meeting that he thought he was also signed onto Robbins' bill, which he is not as of today's date. A4L would also hate to see Rep. Matt Bliss (2B) block this bill in the Veterans and Millitary Affairs Division as Chair considering the massive support for this that we know is throughout his district.

Business owner Lisa Monet Zarza and other Minnesotans who faced draconian policies, some about loved ones dying alone, highlighted the chilling effects of Walz' Emergency Powers. This is not some abstract policy, this is about restoring humanity and dignity to those who have suffered. Despite their powerful testimonies, the bill has not been placed on the general register must go through several more committees.

A4L will continue to keep Patriots informed on the status of the Never Again Bill and will continue our fight against government tyranny! Our mission is to protect liberty for the next generation and the only way to do that is to pass the Never Again Bill!