In this year’s session, DFLers sought to reinforce protections for abortion rights, enact paid family and medical leave, boost funding for education, pass gun control legislation, legalize marijuana and expand voting rights. GAS TAX CHANGES — Minnesota’s gas tax will go up in coming years after lawmakers decided to peg the per-gallon tax to the rate of inflation. ELECTION LAWS — Automatic voter registration tops the list of new laws enacted this year that DFLers say will strengthen Minnesota’s position as the top state for voter participation.