Bill > HF804

This bill modifies Minnesota election law by adding a new requirement for candidates seeking county, municipal, or school board offices. Specifically, the bill stipulates that a candidate is ineligible to hold such an office if they have been convicted of making terroristic threats under Minnesota Statutes section 609.713. Terroristic threats are legally defined as statements that cause fear of immediate physical harm or damage to property, typically involving intentional threats of violence. By introducing this provision, the bill aims to prevent individuals with a history of making serious threatening statements from serving in local government or school board positions, potentially as a measure to ensure the safety and integrity of these public offices. The amendment would be added as a new subdivision (Subdivision 10) to the existing section 204B.06 of Minnesota Statutes, which governs candidacy and election procedures.

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