1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; authorizing certain negotiations to avoid layoffs; 
1.3 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 179A.22, by adding a subdivision.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 179A.22, is amended by adding a 
1.6 	subdivision to read:
1.7 		Subd. 5.Unpaid leave to avoid layoffs. If the commissioner of management 
1.8 	and budget determines that layoffs of executive branch employees may be required, 
1.9 	the commissioner may request  exclusive representatives to negotiate amendments to 
1.10 	collective bargaining agreements that would allow  appointing authorities to implement 
1.11 	unpaid leave and reductions in hours, instead of imposing layoffs.