SF 92

as introduced - 91st Legislature, 2020 1st Special Session (2019 - 2020) Posted on 06/16/2020 07:41am

A bill for an act
relating to local government; authorizing the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to
impose residency requirements for peace officers.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin MINNEAPOLIS PEACE OFFICERS; RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.
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new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 415.16, or provision of other law, home
rule charter, ordinance, resolution, or rule to the contrary, the city of Minneapolis may
require residency within the territorial limits of the city of Minneapolis as a condition of
employment as a peace officer. The residency requirement applies only to persons hired
after the date the requirement is imposed.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day after the governing body of the
city of Minneapolis and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section
645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
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Sec. 2. new text begin ST. PAUL PEACE OFFICERS; RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.
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new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 415.16, or provision of other law, home
rule charter, ordinance, resolution, or rule to the contrary, the city of St. Paul may require
residency within the territorial limits of the city of St. Paul as a condition of employment
as a peace officer. The residency requirement applies only to persons hired after the date
the requirement is imposed.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day after the governing body of the
city of St. Paul and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021,
subdivisions 2 and 3.
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