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 to public safety, dishonesty, harassment, aggravated driving while intoxicated, coercion, obstruction of justice, and the sale or possession of controlled substances. The previous language that categorized serious crimes has been streamlined and restructured for clarity.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the new definition will take effect the day following final enactment and will apply to recall petitions initiated on or after that date. This change aims to ensure that the criteria for recalling state officials are clear and comprehensive, reflecting a broader range of serious offenses that could warrant such actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 211C.01