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MN SF1920

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Wiger

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to replace Minnesota's bicameral legislature (House and Senate) with a single unicameral body called the Legislature, effective January 2021.

  • Reduces total legislative members from 201 (67 senators + 134 representatives) to 135 members serving in single districts.

  • 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).

  • Changes lieutenant governor succession to be filled by the last elected presiding officer of the Legislature rather than the Senate president.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/25/2014

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