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MN SF2323

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ann Rest

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Establishes four-year terms for Metropolitan Council members instead of terms ending with the governor's term
  • Implements staggered terms by requiring half of initial appointments following apportionment to serve two-year terms, with odd-numbered districts serving two-year initial terms in odd-numbered decades and even-numbered districts serving two-year initial terms in even-numbered decades
  • Effective January 1, 2013, with council members from odd-numbered districts having terms end January 7, 2013, and new appointments made for four-year terms ending the first Monday in January 2017
  • Applies to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington

Legislative Description

Metropolitan council member terms of service change to staggered terms

Last Action

Referred to Local Government and Elections

3/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Local Government and Elections3/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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