HF 3461

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/13/2026 04:11 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to state government; aligning certain benefit rights for legislative leaves
of absence from state and local government employment; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2024, section 43A.32, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.32, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Leave for legislative service. new text end

new text begin An officer or employee elected to state legislative
office and required to take a leave of absence under subdivision 2 or 3 has the same rights
with respect to accrued and future seniority status, efficiency rating, vacation, insurance
benefits, sick leave, and other benefits as if the leave had not been taken. The appointing
authority must not subtract a period of mandatory legislative leave when determining the
officer's or employee's length of service. The officer's or employee's pension and retirement
benefit rights are as provided for local government employees under section 3.088,
subdivisions 3 and 6.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2027, and applies to collective
bargaining agreements that take effect on or after that date.
new text end