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MN SF4785

MN SF4785
Constitutional Amendment Proposal to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission


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Introduced
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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