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MN SF1920
Bill
Status
2/25/2014
Primary Sponsor
Charles Wiger
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to replace Minnesota's bicameral legislature (House and Senate) with a single unicameral body called the Legislature, effective January 2021.
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Reduces total legislative members from 201 (67 senators + 134 representatives) to 135 members serving in single districts.
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Modifies constitutional provisions throughout Articles IV, V, VIII, IX, and XI to eliminate references to two separate chambers and adjust procedures accordingly (e.g., bill passage, impeachment, presiding officer selection).
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Changes lieutenant governor succession to be filled by the last elected presiding officer of the Legislature rather than the Senate president.
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Submits the amendment question to voters at the 2018 general election with yes/no ballot options.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment for a unicameral legislature
Last Action
Author added Reinert
3/10/2014