MCCL compiles the pro-life voting records of lawmakers on right-to-life issues that come before the Minnesota Legislature. LEGISLATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY RATINGS MCCL compiles the voting records of lawmakers on right-to-life issues that come before the Minnesota Legislature. We include committee and floor votes, as well as procedural votes that could affect the outcome of the legislation. Click the chart to view the ratings of legislators for recent years. See also: How to contact your elected officials Tips for contacting elected officials Minnesota's extreme abortion policy Introduction + Key HOUSE SENATE 2023 Votes + Issues 2023 Votes + Issues 2021 Votes + Issues 2021 Votes + Issues 2019 Votes + Issues 2019 Votes + Issues 2018 Votes + Issues 2018 Votes + Issues 2017 Votes + Issues 2017 Votes + Issues 2016 Votes + Issues 2016 Votes + Issues 2015 Votes + Issues 2015 Votes + Issues 2014 Votes + Issues 2014 Votes + Issues 2013 Votes + Issues 2013 Votes + Issues 2012 Votes + Issues 2012 Votes + Issues 2011 Votes + Issues 2011 Votes + Issues 2010 Votes + Issues 2010 Votes + Issues

Held every two years at the start of the legislative biennium, we bring together state legislators and their pro-life constituents. Update: Thanks to all who helped make the 2025 MCCL Legislative Dinner a huge success! The MCCL Legislative Dinner, which is held every other year at the start of the legislative biennium, brings together state lawmakers and their pro-life constituents for an evening of pro-life fellowship and education, especially about legislative matters. This year’s event comes in the wake of extreme new pro-abortion laws in Minnesota, including the repeal of protection for born-alive infants. How can we restore respect for human life in our state? We’ll hear from Sarah Zagorski Jones, who survived an abortion and now advocates for the lives of babies who are at risk like she was. We’ll also benefit from the expertise of Mary Kellett, executive director of Prenatal Partners for Life, who will tell her story of fighting for the life of her newborn baby with disabilities. You won’t want to miss what these women have to share with us. The 2025 Legislative Dinner will be held Tuesday, March 4, at the historic Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul (75 W. Fifth St.). The evening program will begin with a social hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by a served dinner at 7:00 p.m. in the Musser Cortile grand indoor courtyard. Dinner attire is recommended. The cost to attend is $60 (or $50 if registered before Feb. 15) and $25 for students. MCCL invites all Minnesota state senators and representatives to attend this event. It is also important that pro-life citizens attend in order to meet their lawmakers and encourage them to support pro-life legislation. Seating is limited, and pre-paid registrations are required. (Note: If the registration page does not load properly, please contact MCCL at 612-825-6831 to register.)

MNAAS is an effort to bring together opponents of assisted suicide in Minnesota and make the case that legislation to legalize assisted suicide is dangerous. MINNESOTANS AGAINST ASSISTED SUICIDE Minnesotans Against Assisted Suicide (MNAAS) is an effort to bring together opponents of assisted suicide in Minnesota. MNAAS makes the case that legislation to legalize assisted suicide is dangerous and a prescription for abuse , and it must be defeated. MNAAS is an outreach effort of MCCL. Resources on assisted suicide are available on the MNAAS website . The 2016 bill to legalize assisted suicide was heard by a Senate committee

Many Minnesota programs and agencies exist to assist you with your unique circumstances. PREGNANCY AND POST-ABORTION HELP Many resources are available to help you. Click on one of the categories below to find programs and agencies that will assist you with your unique circumstances. Pregnant? Need Help? Pregnancy care centers provide support and assistance to women facing unexpected pregnancies. We can help you find what you need. Additional Pregnancy Services These centers and organizations—including maternity homes and adoption agencies—offer additional kinds of pregnancy help. Post-Abortion Support Many organizations help women and men who have been involved in abortion find healing.

Pro-life election resources in Minnesota. PRO-LIFE ELECTION RESOURCES IN MINNESOTA The general election takes place on Nov. 5, 2024. Early voting has already begun. Read now: MCCL's 2024 General Election Voter's Guide See where the candidates stand on life. More resources: Minnesota's extreme abortion policy Gov. Tim Walz's record on life Did lawmakers and Gov. Walz actually repeal protection for born-alive infants? Here's the point-by-point documentation Election information: Find your district numbers, polling place, and who will appear on your ballot Vote early by mail or in person Learn more about voting at MNVotes.org

There are many ways you can support MCCL's work to protect innocent human life from conception until natural death. GIVING OPTIONS Besides direct donations , here are other gift and donation options that help secure protection for human life. There are many ways you can support MCCL's work to protect innocent human life from conception until natural death. Although not every gift looks the same, they all play a tremendous part in the fight to defend life. Click on each option below for more information. Tributes & Memorials You can honor loved ones by making a contribution in another person's name to the cause of life. MCCL will send an acknowledgement card to the honored person or to the family of the deceased, and send a receipt of the gift to you. Donors who wish to have their remembrances published in MCCL News need only note a request for publication at the time of donation using the comment box at the bottom of the form or by sending us an email at mccl@mccl.org . Planned giving You can touch the future by leaving a charitable gift in your will or estate to MCCL. Beyond a monetary donation, you can leave stock, real estate, insurance policies, and personal property to MCCL. You can also make MCCL a beneficiary of your life insurance, pension plan, or IRA. Contact a financial adviser to ask for help in establishing a charitable gift to MCCL. Stock gifts Donating stocks and bonds as charitable gifts to MCCL is a wonderful way to support our lifesaving work. Donors also can receive significant tax benefits by choosing this donation option. Matching gifts If your company has a matching gift program, your employer may match your donations to MCCL, enabling you to double your giving. Request a form from your human resources department and submit it to MCCL with your check, payable to the MCCL Education Fund. MCCL will do the rest, and all matching gift donations are tax-deductible. Donate a vehicle MCCL has partnered with a vehicle donation program, enabling you to donate a car or truck to MCCL and receive a tax deduction. The process is easy for you and helps support MCCL's lifesaving mission. In-kind gifts In-kind gifts include donated goods, professional services, and event hosting, and are extremely important in helping MCCL operate more efficiently and effectively as we serve our members, chapters, and many vulnerable persons in need of protection. To further discuss opportunities to support MCCL, please call the MCCL state office at 612-825-6831 or e-mail us at mccl@mccl.org . Thank you!

Learn about current full-time and part-time job openings. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Development Assistant MCCL is seeking a full-time person to support the Development Director in stewarding donors. The position requires good communication and organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be self-starters able to balance multiple demands and work with shifting priorities and deadlines. Applicants should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office products, data entry, accounting basics, and basic office equipment. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: researching donor and prospect information, updating paper and electronic donor records and building donor profiles using a CRM database written and verbal communications with donors to thank them for their donations scheduling meetings for the Development Director and/or the Co-Executive Directors with major donors assisting with monthly and quarterly mailings to major donors as needed assisting with event registration and planning for major donor events, including a biennial Legislative Dinner, a biennial Gala, and smaller, more frequent local fundraising events working closely with our Development Director and our Database Director on day-to-day tasks other duties as assigned Applicants must have: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products Basic understanding of accounting Excellent attention to detail Excellent time management and prioritization skills Keyboarding skills The ideal applicant will have experience in donor development practices, Raiser’s Edge or other CRM database software, event planning, and desire to work in a fast-paced work environment focused on changing the culture. To apply, please email a letter and resume to mccl@mccl.org , with a subject line of: Development Assistant. All applicants must sign an NDA and agree to our mission statement: The mission of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life is to secure protection for innocent human life from conception until natural death through effective education, legislation, and political action. Data Entry Processor Job Summary: This entry-level position requires a person with strong attention to detail and excellent keyboarding skills to perform a range of data entry into our Raiser’s Edge (“CRM”) database. This position does not include any programming or coding. Duties Include:  Processing donor gifts, event registrations, and other payments into Raiser’s Edge database as batches Scanning all funds received to the bank at day end Reconciling balance sheets at day end Preparing receipts and thank-you letters Typing constituent information accurately into database and keeping records up-to-date Keeping up to date with training on new and current database skills and features as technology and software changes Helping with mass mailings and other projects as needed Answering phones as needed Other general office duties as assigned General Requirements: Two-year college degree or equivalent work experience Knowledge of accounts receivable basics  Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and OneDrive) and Google Drive Maintain confidentiality for all donors and their information Ability to learn new database technologies and software as needed Excellent communication skills Initiative-taker with good time management and attention to detail Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment This is a full-time (32-40 hours) and in-office position. To apply, send resume and cover letter to mccl@mccl.org . All applicants must sign an NDA and agree to our mission statement: The mission of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life is to secure protection for innocent human life from conception until natural death through effective education, legislation, and political action . Student Inter nship s MCCL offers paid internship opportunities to college students to learn the fundamentals of educating and activating the grassroots to engage in the pro-life movement. I nterns will: Learn to articulate and defend the pro-life position Work with the leaders of the pro-life movement in Minnesota Make a direct impact on saving the lives of the most vulnerable among us Gain first-hand experience in legislative action, political action, and educational action with grassroots membership Be involved in projects such as our Life Leadership Camp; outreach to our statewide network of pro-life chapters; research on current legislative, political, and educational initiatives; outreach to diverse demographic groups; developing and disseminating communications to reach new communities and members; and much, much more Interns quickly become part of the departmental staff and become invaluable to the day-to-day operations. Learning about the pro-life movement and the hands-on experience MCCL provides are only part of our internship program. Interns often form long-lasting friendships and make invaluable connections while at MCCL. Applicants must be self-starters with good communication skills. They must be able to balance multiple demands and work with shifting priorities and deadlines. As interns, they should be equally comfortable working as part of a team and with minimal supervision. Preference is given to applicants with knowledge of the pro-life movement or previous involvement in pro-life activities. To apply, please email a letter and resume to mccl@mccl.org outlining your area of interest, dates of availability, and previous experience in the pro-life movement. Ideal candidates will have passion for pro-life advocacy work and explain what they hope to gain from an internship at MCCL.

MCCL creates and makes available pro-life signs as well as larger billboards. PRO-LIFE SIGNS + BILLBOARDS One easy way to keep the message of life at the forefront in your community is by placing an MCCL billboard or sign on your property. MCCL offers powerful pro-life designs: See below for our new "Support Her, Protect Them" design (which comes in multiple colors). Older designs are also included below. Our standard sign is 4 by 8 feet and made of durable, corrugated plastic. The price is approximately $90 for a single-sided sign, and $135 for a double-sided sign. Each sign can comes with stakes to secure it in the ground; alternatively, some people mount it onto a 4 by 8 sheet of plywood for superior strength. We also offer traditional yard signs that are 18 by 24 inches. If you are interested in ordering a pro-life sign, check out our sign design options and contact MCCL to order or to receive more information . If you have an existing sign that needs replacement, please contact us to order a new one.

People who become elderly, sick, disabled, and/or dependent may be at risk of being denied lifesaving treatment, nutrition, and hydration. ADVANCE DIRECTIVES People who become elderly, sick, disabled, and/or dependent may be at risk of being denied lifesaving treatment, nutrition, and hydration due to a perceived inadequate “quality of life”—even against the express will of patients or their families. Attending physicians, for example, may decide that patients have passed the point of a meaningful and productive life and that medical care should be minimal. Caregivers may view them as consuming limited resources that could be dedicated to other patients with better long-term prospects. Insurance companies—including Medicare and Medicaid—may determine that they are not showing enough progress to warrant reimbursement for additional tests or therapy. Finally, even family members, for various reasons, may urge a hastened death. The Will to Live A measure of protection is possible with an advance directive. Advance health care directives (often called living wills) are legal documents that allow people to specify their treatment wishes in the event that they become unable to make health care decisions for themselves. Such documents express whether and under what circumstances people want life-preserving medical treatment, food, or fluids. Advance directives may also allow people to designate someone else to make medical decisions when they are unable to do so. This is called a durable power of attorney for health care. Advance directives have often been used to deny patients care, including nutrition and hydration, but they can also help protect patients from such a death—if they are properly written. MCCL and the National Right to Life Committee offer a specifically pro-life advance directive that guards against any form of euthanasia. It directs that you be given food and water, and creates a presumption for medical treatment with the opportunity to describe exceptions (such as if you are dying and wish to allow the dying process to take its course without burdensome interventions). The Minnesota version of the pro-life “Will to Live” is available online or by contacting MCCL . MCCL urges you to complete a Will to Live or other advance directive, and to discuss the specifics with a trustworthy person who will represent you if you are unable to do so. Every life is valuable Understanding that death is a part of life, MCCL does not seek to prolong the dying process. But we strongly oppose efforts to hasten death by those who base the value of life on subjective "quality of life" determinations, the cost of medical care, personal greed, or other motives that cheapen life. Every human life is valuable—from beginning to end.

Invite MCCL to give a pro-life presentation to your group. INVITE MCCL TO SPEAK MCCL's Speaker's Bureau provides powerful pro-life presentations and legislative updates to churches, schools, student clubs, and other groups across Minnesota. This program is an important way that MCCL informs Minnesotans and motivates them to engage in the work of protecting innocent human life in our state. To schedule an MCCL speaker to address your group, please complete the form below or contact the MCCL state office directly. All MCCL presentations are free of charge. Once you have submitted the form, MCCL staff will respond to set up the details of your speaking engagement. Schedule a Speaker First name Last name Email Phone Requested date and time of presentation Location of presentation (city and venue if known) Host organization (if applicable) Details about your request Submit Thanks for submitting!