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MT HR9

Resolution

Status

Failed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lukas Schubert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges President Donald Trump to grant a full pardon to Derek Chauvin for federal charges and Governor Tim Walz to grant a full pardon for Minnesota state charges related to the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd

  • Affirms the Montana House of Representatives' belief that Chauvin is innocent and that his convictions resulted from insufficient evidence, improper legal proceedings, political motivations, and biased media coverage

  • Calls for the City of Minneapolis to demand return of the $27 million settlement paid to George Floyd's family, characterizing it as an irresponsible use of taxpayer funds

  • Requests Congress and the Minnesota Legislature conduct independent investigations into the handling of Chauvin's prosecutions to uncover potential misconduct, bias, or external pressures

  • Directs the Montana Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to President Trump, Governor Walz, Derek Chauvin, congressional leadership, Minnesota officials, and the Mayor of Minneapolis

Legislative Description

Resolution urging President Trump and Governor Walz to pardon Derek Chauvin

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

(H) Died in Process

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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