AI Generated Summary
The bill, H.F. No. 1378, proposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives, seeks to amend state election laws by modifying certain filing dates and reporting requirements. Specifically, it alters deadlines for filing statements of economic interest for various public officials, judges, and candidates. The key changes include:
- Public officials and local officials in a metropolitan governmental unit must file within 60 days of accepting employment.
- Judges (district court, appeals court, and supreme court) and county commissioners must file within 60 days of assuming office.
- Candidates for state constitutional, legislative, and certain local offices must file within 14 days after the candidate filing period ends.
- Public officials requiring Senate confirmation must file within 14 days after undertaking duties.
- Individuals associated with the Minnesota Racing Commission (such as the director, chief of security, and medical officers) must file within 60 days of accepting or assuming duties.
The bill was authored by Representatives Freiberg and Quam and referred to the Committee on Elections Finance and Government Operations for review.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
| February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt | |
| March 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 01, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Motion to re-refer | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
| April 01, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Motion prevailed | |
| April 07, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
| April 07, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 10, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "This section of the bill modifies the time frame requirements for filing statements of economic interest as outlined in section 10A.09.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee