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MN HF2281
Bill
Status
4/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Winkler
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AI Summary
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Requires government agencies that reproduce Minnesota Constitution article IV, section 10 to include language stating "Any arrest under this provision is immediately reviewable before a neutral judicial officer."
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Clarifies that arresting a legislator for the primary purpose of delaying or preventing the performance of official duties constitutes a crime under Minnesota Statutes section 3.151.
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Allows peace officers to arrest legislators for violations of chapter 169A (driving while impaired) while traveling to legislative sessions, provided the arrest is expedited and the member is delivered to the sergeant-at-arms without unreasonable delay.
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Specifies that any crime (felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor) constitutes a breach of the peace under Minnesota Constitution article IV, section 10, effective August 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Legislators' privilege from arrest clarified, and driving while impaired specified as a breach of the peace for purposes of the Minnesota Constitution.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
4/10/2014