Twins Legislation

Governor Tim Pawlenty signs the Twin Bill into law on May 5, 2005.

The legislation is the first of its kind in the nation.

Video Archive timeline

House passes Twin Bill: April 26, 2005

House Education Policy and Reform Committee testimony: April 12, 2005

Senate passes Twin Bill: March 17, 2005

Senate Education Committee testimony: February 22, 2005

Sen. Frederickson's Legislative Assistant, Wendy Haavisto,

and family (left) testify before the

Senate Education Committee

along with the Blaine Huppert family.

Wendy's husband, Kristoffer Ostenso

and their son, Nicholas testify.

Their daughter, Victoria, is at a loss for words.

Press coverage

Twins Magazine article (Jan/Feb 2006 issue)

Marshall (Minnesota) Independent article (May 9, 2005)

"Twins Bill Becomes Law" (News Release from Sen. Frederickson, May 5, 2005)

Sen. Frederickson's Response to St. Paul Pioneer Press Editorial (April 22, 2005)

Minneapolis Star Tribune article (April 13, 2005)

Twinstuff.com article (March 17, 2005)

St. Paul Pioneer Press editorial, and letters to the editor.

Committee Handouts

(It is recommended that you save these files before opening them. You will need Acrobat Reader to view these files.)

Actual Bill Language

Letter from Dr. Nancy Segal, an expert in twin studies

1. Stetson Law Review Articles

2. Twins in the Classroom: School Policy Issues and Recommendations

3. Letter from Canadian Mother

4. Oklahoma House of Representatives 1997 Resolution

Letter of support from the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. (NOMOTC)

Letter of support from Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples

Other Helpful links

www.twinslaw.com

Links to Minnesota Multiples Clubs