MN SF4

Establishes a 10-member Civil Unrest Investigatory Commission appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice to investigate government responses to civil unrest in May and June 2020.

Commission members must have no political party involvement, played no role in the 2020 events, and possess expertise in public crisis management and knowledge of government responses to civil unrest.

Commission shall conduct interviews with elected and appointed officials, establish a timeline of decisions and official responses, review police and National Guard actions, and issue a public report by December 15, 2020.

Commission may issue subpoenas, take testimony under oath, hire outside investigators, and access all government records related to the civil unrest; all materials become public upon report completion.

Appropriates open and standing funds to the Office of the Legislative Auditor to cover commission expenses; individual member compensation capped at $1,000 total pay, not including expenses; takes effect the day after enactment.