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MN HF2788
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Mark Uglem
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 473.123 to establish staggered terms for Metropolitan Council members instead of terms ending with the governor's term
- Members representing even-numbered districts have four-year terms ending the first Monday in January of years ending in "7"; members representing odd-numbered districts have four-year terms ending the first Monday in January of years ending in "5"
- For current members on the effective date, those in even-numbered districts serve until the first Monday in January 2017, and those in odd-numbered districts serve until the first Monday in January 2015
- Applies to Metropolitan Council members in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
- Removes language requiring members to reside in their council districts and requiring the governor to appoint council members at the governor's pleasure
Legislative Description
Metropolitan Council member staggered terms provided.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations
3/6/2014
Committee Referrals
Government Operations3/6/2014
Full Bill Text
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