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MN SF3378

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

William Ingebrigtsen

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 18 to Article I of the Minnesota Constitution to affirm Minnesota citizens as sovereign individuals immune from federal laws exceeding the federal government's enumerated constitutional powers.

  • Requires a two-thirds vote of both houses of the Minnesota legislature and gubernatorial signature before any federal law can apply in Minnesota.

  • Mandates that each legislator individually affirm they have read and understand any federal law before voting to approve it.

  • Protects Minnesota citizens' inherent, natural, and God-given rights as reflected in the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution and Minnesota Constitution.

  • Grants Minnesota citizens the right to seek redress for violations of constitutional rights exclusively through jury trial in Minnesota courts and through enactment of changes in Minnesota law.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment affirming the sovereignty of Minnesota citizens

Last Action

Senate: Author stricken Hann

4/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/21/2010

Full Bill Text

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