This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 211C.01, subdivision 4, to clarify the definition of "serious crime" in the context of grounds for recalling state officials. The revised language specifies that a serious crime includes any felony as defined in section 609.02, particularly those involving assault, intentional injury or threat of injury to person or public safety, dishonesty, harassment, aggravated driving while intoxicated, coercion, obstruction of justice, or the sale or possession of controlled substances.

Additionally, the bill removes previous language that defined "serious crime" in a more limited manner and introduces a new effective date, stating that the changes will take effect the day following final enactment and will apply to recall petitions initiated on or after that date. This update aims to ensure a more comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a serious crime for the purposes of recall elections.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 211C.01