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MN HF3270
Bill
Status
4/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Long
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to create a 15-member Independent Redistricting Commission to draw congressional and legislative district boundaries by December 31, 2031, and after each decennial census, removing this authority from the legislature
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Commission membership would be balanced with 5 members supporting each of the two largest political parties and 5 unaffiliated members, selected through a screening panel of retired judges appointed by the chief justice
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Prohibits legislators from working as lobbyists while in office and for one year after leaving office, with the restriction enshrined in the state constitution
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Allows the lieutenant governor to cast tie-breaking votes in the senate and the secretary of state to cast tie-breaking votes in the house of representatives
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Creates a backup Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission (effective January 1, 2027 only if the constitutional amendment fails) with similar structure and partisan fairness requirements for redistricting plans
Legislative Description
Independent Redistricting Commission established, Redistricting Commission Applicant Review Panel established, principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts established, former legislative members lobbying activity prohibited, legislative session conduct and convening requirements amended, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Last Action
Authors added Coulter, Pursell, Agbaje, Jones and Kraft
4/30/2025