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This bill establishes a detailed process for selecting and managing Minnesota's delegates to an Article V Constitutional Amendment Convention. The bill specifies that Minnesota will send five delegates, with one each appointed by the senate majority and minority leaders and the house majority and minority leaders, and a fifth delegate chosen unanimously by these four appointing authorities. Delegates must meet strict qualifications, including being a U.S. citizen for at least five years, a Minnesota resident, at least 25 years old, a registered voter, and a current or former state legislator, with additional restrictions on recent lobbying, federal employment, and criminal history. Each delegate must take an oath and is bound by a commissioning resolution that limits their voting power, specifically prohibiting changes to voting rules and protecting certain constitutional liberties. An advisory committee composed of legislative leaders will monitor delegates, have the power to provide guidance, and can remove a delegate who exceeds their authorized scope. Delegates are entitled to compensation equivalent to a state representative and are restricted from accepting gifts over $200. The bill also establishes strict communication protocols for delegates, requiring them to maintain delegation unity and limiting media interactions. If a delegate is removed for overstepping their authority, they may face a civil penalty of up to $20,000.

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