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This bill amends the definition of "serious crime" in Minnesota statutes related to the recall of state officials by expanding the categories of criminal offenses that could potentially trigger a recall petition. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition to include: (1) felonies as defined in state law; (2) gross misdemeanors involving specific types of harmful or dishonest behaviors such as assault, intentional injury, harassment, aggravated driving while intoxicated, coercion, obstruction of justice, or controlled substance offenses; and (3) misdemeanors involving similar types of harmful or dishonest conduct. The bill clarifies and consolidates the previous definition of serious crime, making it more comprehensive by listing specific types of offenses that could be grounds for recall. The changes will apply to recall petitions initiated on or after the day following the bill's final enactment, providing a clear timeline for implementation of the new, expanded definition of serious crime in the context of state official recalls.

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