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MN HF4598

MN HF4598
Independent Redistricting Commission established, Applicant Review Panel established, principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts established, legislative members lobbying activity prohibited, convening and conduct of regular legislative sessions requirements amended, and constitutional amendment proposed.


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Introduced
03/07/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
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, chapters 2; 2A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 2.91.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the Minnesota Constitution to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission that would adopt boundaries for congressional and legislative districts following each decennial census. The bill also prohibits members of the legislature from serving as lobbyists while in office and for one year after leaving office, and amends requirements related to the timing and process for convening regular legislative sessions. The proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters at the 2024 general election.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Rules and Legislative Administration (on 04/08/2024)

Taxonomy

Government Operations
  • ‐ Census and Redistricting
  • ‐ Legislative Branch Operations and Rules
  • ‐ Lobbying and Lobbyist Regulation

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