Minnesota HF2702 allows candidates elected to state senator or state representative to resign before their term starts and sets special election.

Minnesota HF2702 amends state statutes to permit a candidate elected to the office of state senator or state representative to resign before the term starts. If a vacancy occurs due to a resignation, the governor must issue a writ for a special election within five days of the resignation. The special election must be held no later than 35 days after the writ is issued. The elected individual will take office at the start of the term or immediately upon election if the legislature has already convened.

Minnesota HF2702 allows candidates elected to state senator or state representative to resign before their term starts and sets special election.

Minnesota HF2702 amends state statutes to permit a candidate elected to the office of state senator or state representative to resign before the term starts. If a vacancy occurs due to a resignation, the governor must issue a writ for a special election within five days of the resignation. The special election must be held no later than 35 days after the writ is issued. The elected individual will take office at the start of the term or immediately upon election if the legislature has already convened.