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HF 1504

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/13/2013 02:57pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to the Minnesota Legislature; establishing continuing education
requirements for members; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 3.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [3.084] CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; MEMBERS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Education. new text end

new text begin Every member of the Minnesota Legislature will
complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education each biennium, in a series of
courses on the Minnesota Constitution, the United States Constitution, and United States
and world history.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Legislative Coordinating Commission; duties. new text end

new text begin The Legislative
Coordinating Commission shall adopt policies and procedures necessary to implement
the continuing education requirements of this section and shall publish and provide
opportunities for all members to meet these requirements during the normal course
of legislative business. No additional per diem payments, other than those allowed
under current operating standards, will be provided to members for completion of these
education requirements. The commission may issue requests for proposals or take any
other actions necessary to provide education required under this section.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
The continuing education requirement for the remainder of the current biennium shall
be six credits.
new text end