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MN HF1150

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Tou Xiong

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Allows a county board to temporarily fill a county commissioner vacancy by appointment while a special election is being held to permanently fill the position
  • Requires the county board to allow public testimony from district residents regarding the qualifications of any prospective appointee before making the temporary appointment
  • Requires the county board to adopt a resolution documenting the appointment in its official proceedings
  • The temporary appointment expires when a successor is elected at the special election and takes the oath of office
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 375.101, subdivision 1

Legislative Description

County board allowed to temporarily fill a county commissioner vacancy by appointment.

Last Action

Second reading

3/11/2019

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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