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MN HF1149

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Shelly Christensen

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "peace officer" under Minnesota's DWI law to include state conservation officers for violations involving off-road recreational vehicles or motorboats
  • State conservation officers gain authority to enforce DWI violations under section 169A (DWI statute) when occurring in or on off-road recreational vehicles or motorboats
  • Conservation officers also gain authority to enforce violations of sections 97B.065 and 97B.066 (wildlife-related statutes)
  • Effective date is August 1, 2020, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169A.03, subdivision 18

Legislative Description

Conservation officer authority expanded under DWI law.

Last Action

Second reading

3/5/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy2/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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