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MN HF2281

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Winkler

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • 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."

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/10/2014
Rules and Legislative Administration4/1/2014
Civil Law3/24/2014
Public Safety Finance and Policy3/17/2014
Government Operations2/25/2014

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