Minnesota Lawmakers End Special Session With No Reform Bill Passed

The transcript discusses a bill aimed at addressing police reform issues following George Floyd's death. The Minnesota legislature debated the bill, which included measures like requiring police to live in the cities they serve and involving social workers in certain situations. Despite passing in the Democratic-led House, the bill failed in the Republican-led Senate, which argued the measures were too broad. The legislature adjourned without agreement, drawing criticism from Governor Tim Walz, who called the failure an embarrassment. No date has been set for a special session to revisit the bill.

What event prompted the introduction of a police reform bill in Minnesota?

• A rise in crime rates

• George Floyd's death

• The election of a new governor

• A federal mandate

Which legislative body passed the Minnesota Police Accountability Act?

• The Republican-led Senate

• The Democratic-led House

• The State Supreme Court

• The Governor's Office

What was one of the requirements of the Minnesota Police Accountability Act?

• Police officers must have a college degree

• Police officers must undergo annual psychological evaluations

• Police officers must live in the cities they serve

• Police officers must wear body cameras at all times

Why did the Republican-led Senate reject the police reform bill?

• It imposed regulations on local police for issues mainly in Minneapolis

• It was too costly to implement

• It conflicted with federal laws

• It lacked support from the public

What did Governor Tim Walz say about the legislature's failure to pass the bill?

• It was a necessary delay

• It was a minor setback

• It was an embarrassment

• It was a strategic move