In her first term, Hortman was an outspoken advocate for the Northstar Commuter Rail line, which runs through her district. She also supported a new stadium for the Minnesota Twins. She was an advocate for environmental issues and the effort to bring the 2020 Summer Olympics to Minnesota. She was pro-choice,[5] supported gun control policies,[6] and opposed voter identification initiatives.[7] In 2008, Hortman managed the DFL floor operation during a successful attempt to override then-Governor Tim Pawlenty's veto of a gas tax increase.[8] While chair of the Energy Policy Committee, she was the chief author of the state's solar energy standard and community solar laws.[9][10] Hortman served as minority leader from 2017 to 2019[2][11] and as speaker from 2019 to 2025. In April 2017, Hortman drew attention when she criticized several Republican representatives for playing a card game in the retiring room off the house chamber during discussions on a public safety budget bill. Specifically, she called attention to the fact that the game was occurring while two Democratic women from ethnic minorities were delivering personal speeches. Hortman continue to back her statement, while some Republicans called for her to resign.[12]
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