Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Lieske’s votes
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“Right, but one thing we can agree on, one thing we can agree with this individual on schools are indoctrination camps. That's that's what that's what she just said, right? Or am I am I hearing itwrong? Did I hear it right or did I hear it wrong?”
[Minnesota Liberty Network, 3/9/25]
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I think it was a hoax myself... So I'm gonna own it, I'm gonna own the fact that I absolutely– if I would have been there, probably would have ended up voting no. I think that was such a stupid resolution. There's multiple reasons to vote no.
First of all, the stuff that happened on January 6th, the more information we get, the more we realize that not a lot of what was being spewed on the media was true.”
[Minnesota Liberty Network, 4/6/25]
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“I find this interesting because due to the harsh costs of ESST and PFML many small business owners or prospective small businesses won’t make it in Minnesota. While all employees deserve good benefits the heavy governmental mandates are not the answer.
We need to bring back common sense to the labor and industry market. Governor Walz needs to stop grandstanding about a small amount of money to just a few businesses and get back to working for all of the small business community.”
[Facebook, 7/15/25]
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Sen. Lieske said no to free school meals in Minnesota Schools. This was a no to lowering Minnesota Families’ grocery bills by $1,000 per year, per kid. He said no to saving $2,000 in groceries for a year for a family of four.
Session 2023-2024
HF5 Overall vote 38-26
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Minnesota’s Child tax Credit puts $1,750 per kid back in the pockets of Minnesota Parents who need it most. A family of four gets a $3,500 break on their taxes. Sen Lieske is OK leaving Minnesota families without relief and said no to this plan. The DFL made it happen anyway.
Session 2023-2024
HF 1938 Overall vote 34-33
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Senator Lieske sided with huge corporations stealing wages from Minnesota Workers instead of keeping your paycheck safe from greedy CEO’s.
Session 2023-2024
SF 3035 Overall vote 34-33
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Sen. Lieske didn’t weigh in.
Session 2023-2024
SF 10 Overall vote 39-27 Lieske was absent
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Sen Lieske voted against fair labor standards designed to protect warehouse workers from choosing between their paychecks and their personal safety.
Session 2023-2024
SF 3035 Overall Vote 34-33
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Sen. Lieske said no to price caps on lifesaving drugs like insulin, epipens, and inhalers. These now have a max price of $35 because DFLers are working to keep your costs low. Sen Lieske did not think this was a good idea.
Sen Lieske said no to an independent group that would watch over big drug companies. The work of this group helps keep drug prices low and looks into companies that break the rules. Sen. Lieske said this wasn’t worth it.
Session 2023-2024
SF2744 Overall vote 35-32
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Sen. Lieske wants you to pay more in hidden fees. He voted against a law that would stop companies from adding hidden fees to purchases. The law makes businesses in Minnesota show all fees up front when people buy something, so customers are not surprised by extra charges later.
Session 2023-2024
HF 3438 Overall vote 36-31
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Sen Lieske tried to stop more help from going to towns and cities in Minnesota. He voted against more ambulances on the road, more police officers and keeping people safe.
Session 2023-2024
HF 1938 Overall vote 34-33
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Sen Lieske voted no. The paid leave program helps people in Minnesota take time off to care for a new baby, heal after surgery, help a loved one in the military, or care for a sick family member. People can still get a paycheck while they are away from work. This program can save families up to $26,000 per year.
Session 2023-2024
HF 2 Overall Vote 34-32
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Sen Lieske voted against a law that would stop big companies from raising prices unfairly, or price gouging. The law creates harsher consequences for big companies that try to take advantage of people in Minnesota.
Session 2023-2024
SF 2744 Overall vote 35-32
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Bill Lieske has a 95.45% rating from right wing extremist group Action 4 Liberty for his votes in the 2025 session. He tied for the highest score in the Minnesota Legislature.
Action 4 Liberty and Sen Lieske is against most Minnesota government spending including for healthcare, education, transportation, infrastructure, pubic safety and veterans programs. They are anti-trans rights, and are against reproductive rights, and against any regulation on guns.