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Fact check: What are some notable bills or policies that Vance Boelter has sponsored or supported?

Checked on June 18, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, there is no evidence that Vance Boelter sponsored or supported any notable bills or policies. The sources consistently indicate that Boelter was not involved in legislative activities in a capacity that would allow him to sponsor bills [1] [2] [3] [4].

The only political involvement documented shows that Boelter voted in the March 2024 Minnesota Republican presidential primary and was a strong supporter of President Donald Trump [2]. Additionally, he was appointed to a state advisory board by Gov. Mark Dayton in 2016 and reappointed by Gov. Tim Walz in 2019 [3], though no specific policy work or legislative support from these positions is mentioned.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question appears to fundamentally misunderstand Vance Boelter's role and recent circumstances. Critical missing context includes that Boelter is currently facing serious federal charges related to alleged violent attacks on Minnesota state lawmakers [4] [1].

The sources reveal that Boelter allegedly had a "hit list" of 45 officials and is charged with shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses [4] [1]. This represents a dramatic shift from any potential policy work to alleged criminal activity targeting elected officials.

The question also lacks context about Boelter's actual governmental role - he served on a state advisory board rather than in a legislative capacity where bill sponsorship would be possible [3]. Advisory board positions typically involve providing recommendations rather than directly sponsoring legislation.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains a fundamental factual error by assuming Boelter held a position where he could sponsor bills or policies. This assumption is not supported by any of the analyzed sources, which indicate he served only on an advisory board [3].

The question also demonstrates significant omission bias by failing to acknowledge the current criminal charges against Boelter. Asking about his policy contributions while ignoring his alleged violent crimes against lawmakers creates a misleading impression of his current status and recent activities [4] [1].

The framing suggests the questioner may be unaware of or deliberately ignoring the serious federal charges that have made Boelter a subject of national news coverage, potentially creating confusion about his actual role in Minnesota politics.

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