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MN HR5
Resolution
Status
4/17/2021
Primary Sponsor
Eric Lucero
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AI Summary
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Impeaches Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon for violating the U.S. Constitution, Minnesota Constitution, and Minnesota election law.
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Alleges Simon unlawfully agreed to consent decrees that changed 2020 election rules by extending absentee ballot receipt deadlines beyond statutory limits without legislative authority.
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Claims Simon violated the electors clause (U.S. Constitution Article II, Section 1) and elections clause (Article I, Section 4) by waiving witness signature and postmark requirements for absentee ballots.
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Charges Simon issued guidance contradicting state law on absentee ballot board composition by allowing government employees to replace citizen election judges, undermining the required political party balance.
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Suspends Simon from Secretary of State duties upon resolution adoption; Senate must acquit him to restore his duties.
Legislative Description
A house resolution providing for the impeachment of the Secretary of State of Minnesota.
Last Action
Authors added Erickson and Gruenhagen
4/26/2021