Grounds for recall of state officials amendment

Minnesota Senate File 647 amends the definition of "serious crime" for recall petitions against state officials. It expands the grounds to include specific misdemeanors (not just felonies or gross misdemeanors) involving assault, dishonesty, harassment, or public safety threats. This change affects recall petitions filed after the bill's effective date, allowing voters to target officials convicted of these misdemeanor offenses. The bill does not alter recall procedures or thresholds beyond this expanded definition of "serious crime."