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Bill Bans Support of Israeli Boycotts
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April 24, 2017
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32:17Now PlayingA Palestinian-led movement, known as Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS), that encourages the boycott and sanction of business dealings with Israel and Israeli companies garnered legislative attention Monday, April 24. The Minnesota Senate debated H.F. 400, sponsored by Senator Warren Limmer, R-Maple Grove, which precludes the Legislature and state agencies from contracting with a vendor who discriminates against Israel or Israeli businesses.
In urging support of his proposal, Limmer said the Senate would be moving in the right direction, "to stand firmly, united, against the center of discrimination that's been motivated by an international, global movement, and it's beginning to show its face in the United States."
During the debate, members spoke in support of HF 400 while expressing concerns over Israel's settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Senator John Marty, speaking in opposition of the measure, urged caution is supporting HF 400. "How are you supposed to protest, if not by boycotting or divesting?" he asked the Senate.
The bill passed the Senate on a 57-8 vote and is returned to the House, where it passed earlier.
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