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MN HF2404

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Peggy Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Establishes staggered, four-year terms for Metropolitan Council members, replacing the previous requirement that terms end with the governor's term
  • Creates alternating term schedules with even-numbered districts having terms ending the first Monday in January of years ending in "7" and odd-numbered districts ending in years ending in "5"
  • Removes the provision that council members serve at the pleasure of the governor and the residency requirement for council members other than the chair
  • Requires gubernatorial appointments to the council be completed by the first Monday in March of the year in which the term ends
  • Applies to appointments made from districts drawn in 2013 and thereafter in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Legislative Description

Metropolitan Council staggered, four-year terms provided for members.

Last Action

HF indefinitely postponed

3/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Elections2/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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