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, and it explicitly lists offenses such as assault, intentional injury or threat of injury to person or public safety, dishonesty, harassment, aggravated driving while intoxicated, coercion, obstruction of justice, and the sale or possession of controlled substances.

Additionally, the bill removes previous language that defined "serious crime" in a more general manner and consolidates the definition to focus on specific criminal acts. The changes are effective the day following final enactment and will apply to recall petitions initiated on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 211C.01