SF647 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Grounds for recall of state officials amendment
Related bill: HF1431
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill seeks to expand the criteria under which state officials in Minnesota can be recalled from office. The revision specifically pertains to the definition of “serious crime” within the context of grounds for recall. Previously, only certain higher-level crimes (felonies and gross misdemeanors involving serious issues like assault or public threats) could trigger a recall. With this bill, even misdemeanors involving similar offenses such as assault, dishonesty, or obstruction of justice would qualify as grounds for initiating a recall of a state official. This change broadens the scope of actions that can lead to the recall of elected officials, aiming to hold them to a higher standard of conduct.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill amends the definition of serious crime regarding the recall of state officials under section 211C.01.",
"modified": [
"Further clarifies what constitutes a serious crime, including felonies, gross misdemeanors, and specific misdemeanors."
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},
"citation": "211C.01",
"subdivision": "subdivision 4"
},
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This bill references the general definition of felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor under section 609.02.",
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},
"citation": "609.02",
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]