HF1431 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Grounds for recall of state officials amended.

Related bill: SF647

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill proposes an amendment to the state's recall law, specifically broadening the definition of "serious crime" as grounds for recalling state officials. The bill expands the existing definition by adding certain misdemeanors—such as those involving assault, threats to public safety, dishonesty, coercion, obstruction of justice, or controlled substances—as qualifying offenses for recall, in addition to felonies and specific gross misdemeanors.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations

Citations

 
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      "added": [
        "Clarifies inclusion of crimes involving dishonesty or obstruction of justice."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies the definition of 'serious crime' in the context of recall grounds for state officials under section 211C.01 by referencing definitions found in section 609.02.",
      "modified": [
        "Revises the classification of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor in accordance with section 609.02 definitions."
      ]
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