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MN SF4785
MN SF4785Constitutional Amendment Proposal to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission
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Introduced
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/13/2024
03/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to the legislature; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article IV, sections 3, 5, and 12; by adding an article XV; establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission; establishing a Redistricting Commission Applicant Review Panel; establishing principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts; prohibiting members of the legislature from being employed or engaged for compensation as a lobbyist for a period of one year following the end of their legislative service; amending requirements related to the convening and conduct of regular legislative sessions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 2.031, by adding a subdivision; 2.731; 10A.01, subdivision 35; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 2.91.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission to draw the boundaries for congressional and legislative districts following each decennial census. The commission would be composed of 15 members selected through a process involving a Redistricting Commission Applicant Screening Panel. The bill also prohibits legislators from serving as lobbyists for one year after leaving office and makes changes to the timing and process for convening regular legislative sessions. If approved by voters, the proposed amendments and implementing statutory provisions would take effect on January 1, 2030.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Lindsey Port (D)*,
Liz Boldon (D),
Erin Maye Quade (D),
Nicole Mitchell (D),
Clare Oumou Verbeten (D),
Last Action
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government and Veterans (on 03/13/2024)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Census and Redistricting
- ‐ Legislative Branch Operations and Rules
- ‐ Lobbying and Lobbyist Regulation
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF4785&ssn=0&y=2023 | 03/06/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF4785&version=1&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0&format=pdf | 03/13/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF4785&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0&format=pdf | 03/06/2024 |
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