1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; requiring use of E-Verify by certain state 
1.3 	contractors;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16C.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [16C.075] E-VERIFY.
1.6 	A contract for services valued in excess of $50,000 must require certification from 
1.7 	the vendor and any subcontractors that, as of the date services on behalf of the state of 
1.8 	Minnesota will be performed, the vendor and all subcontractors have implemented or are 
1.9 	in the process of implementing the federal E-Verify program for all newly hired employees 
1.10 	in the United States who will perform work on behalf of the state of Minnesota. This 
1.11 	section does not apply to contracts entered into by the State Board of Investment.

1.12 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective July 1, 2011, and applies to contracts 
1.13 	entered into on or after that date.