State Representative Ethan Cha

09/01/2026

What is motorcycle lane splitting?

Under current Minnesota law:

* Lane splitting means riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic.
* Minnesota law now allows motorcycles to split or filter lanes under specific conditions.
* The motorcycle must be traveling 25 mph or less.
* The motorcycle may not travel more than 15 mph faster than the traffic it is passing.
* The motorcycle and traffic must be traveling in the same direction.

Share the road with motorcycles.

05/05/2026

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19143

A 2025 law created state statute relating to the Veterans of the Secret War in Laos who served honorably with special guerrilla units or other irregular forces “in support of the armed forces of the United States at any time during the period beginning February 28, 1961, and ending May 14, 1975, a...

05/04/2026

Our Hmong and Lao veterans who served valiantly in the Secret War risked everything for American interests, and were promised support that never fully materialized. Minnesota has a moral responsibility to recognize these heroes who later built vibrant communities in our state, and this initiative represents a critical step toward fulfilling our long-overdue commitment to these courageous individuals.

As the Chief Author of HF3919, we made Minnesota history together. HF3919 SGU Veterans bill passed off the floor today in the House of Representatives.

https://www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily/Story/19143

04/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up to our town hall last night! There is nothing more powerful than hearing directly from our local community.

02/26/2026

Tuesday was the first Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement meeting of the 2026 session. This is my fourth year on this commission

The Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement (LCPR) is a bipartisan commission of the Minnesota Legislature responsible for overseeing Minnesota’s public pension systems. The commission reviews proposed changes to public employee retirement plans, evaluates pension benefit modifications, and examines funding policies and actuarial assumptions to ensure long-term financial stability. It works closely with actuaries, retirement system administrators, and stakeholders to assess the fiscal impact of legislation and maintain the sustainability and integrity of retirement plans totaling $161 billion dollars.

The major plans under its jurisdiction include the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) for state employees, the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) for local government and public employees, the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA), and Saint Paul Teachers Retirement Fund.

02/24/2026

Today, as I walked into the Minnesota State Capitol, I paused at the desk display honoring the children lost in the tragedy at Annunciation. Seeing those empty desks, symbols of promise, potential, and futures cut short, is something I will not forget. As a legislator, it is a sobering reminder that the work we do in this building is not abstract. It is about real families, real communities, and lives forever changed.

We debate policy, language, and amendments. But behind every vote are children who should be safe in their classrooms and parents who should never have to endure such loss. Today strengthened my resolve to approach this work with the seriousness, compassion, and urgency that Minnesota families deserve.