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MN HF3255

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tim Sanders

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Requires candidates for United States senator or representative to state on their affidavit of candidacy that they agree to uphold and assert all rights and privileges granted to Minnesota residents under the U.S. Constitution and Minnesota Constitution if elected.

  • Maintains existing requirements for U.S. senator candidates to affirm they will be a Minnesota resident, at least 30 years old, and a U.S. citizen for at least nine years by January 3 following election.

  • Maintains existing requirements for U.S. representative candidates to affirm they will be a Minnesota resident, at least 25 years old, and a U.S. citizen for at least seven years by January 3 following election.

  • Exempts presidential and vice presidential candidates from filing an affidavit of candidacy.

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 204B.06, subdivision 4.

Legislative Description

Federal office candidates required to uphold and assert rights and privileges provided in the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Minnesota.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections

3/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Elections3/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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