Minnesota House Republicans have filed a legal petition with the State Supreme Court accusing Secretary of State Steve Simon of impeding their efforts to penalize boycotting DFL lawmakers. The petition comes after Republicans were unable to levy fines against absent DFL members due to the lack of a quorum. The legal challenge alleges that Simon overstepped his authority by adjourning the session without allowing Republicans to take action.
Despite a ruling last Friday that Republicans were one member short of a quorum, GOP leaders argue that a clause in the state constitution grants them the power to penalize absent members. The House GOP’s attempt to strip DFL lawmakers of their salaries has sparked a political drama in the state capitol, with negotiations stalled.
The petition is set to be reviewed by the State Supreme Court, with the outcome expected to impact the ongoing dispute between the parties. The House is scheduled to reconvene Monday, marking the fourth week of the DFL boycott.
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