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SR 50

A Senate resolution honoring the memory of David J. Jergenson

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Torrey Westrom

Minnesota Senate honors the memory of David J. Jergenson through a ceremonial resolution with no legal or budgetary effect.

Referred to Rules and Administration
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Bill Summary · SR 50

Legislative bill overview

SR 50 is a Minnesota Senate resolution that honors the memory of David J. Jergenson. Senate resolutions are ceremonial measures that do not create law or allocate funding, but rather serve to formally recognize individuals, events, or achievements.

Why is this important

While resolutions have no legal force, they represent official legislative recognition and allow the body to publicly acknowledge someone's contributions or significance to the state. This provides a formal record in legislative history and allows the deceased's family and community to receive official recognition of their loss.

Potential points of contention

  • No substantive points of contention typically exist for memorial resolutions, as they are largely ceremonial and non-controversial
  • The resolution requires floor time and a vote, which some view as a proper use of legislative procedure while others question whether routine memorial resolutions consume unnecessary chamber resources
  • Without seeing the resolution's text, the specific accomplishments or reasons for honoring Jergenson cannot be evaluated for accuracy or relevance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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