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 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Added distinction for misdemeanors involving specific offenses under section 609.02."
],
"removed": [
"None noted, as the changes are additions rather than removals."
],
"summary": "This bill amends the definition of 'serious crime' in the context of grounds for recall of state officials under section 211C.01, subdivision 4. The changes involve incorporating certain elements of crime defined under section 609.02.",
"modified": [
"Refines the categories of crime to include in the recall grounds context."
]
},
"citation": "609.02"
}
]