SF261 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Election candidacy affidavits modifications
Related bill: HF804
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 261 is a legislative bill in Minnesota that proposes to modify the rules for running for certain local offices including county, municipal, and school board positions. Specifically, the bill seeks to amend existing statutes by adding a new requirement that any candidate for these offices must not have been convicted of making terroristic threats, as defined under Minnesota law (section 609.713). This new rule, if enacted, would be a prerequisite for eligibility to run for these local government positions.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Establishes ineligibility for candidates convicted of terroristic threats under section 609.713."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill references convictions related to terroristic threats under section 609.713 when setting requirements for holding certain public offices.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.713"
}
]