HF 4413
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/23/2026 06:24 p.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to higher education; limiting the governor's appointment power to fill
vacancies on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 137.0246, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 137.0246, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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If the joint legislative committee recommends a
candidate to the joint convention for a vacancy on the board of regents and the legislature
does not elect a person to fill the vacancy, the governor, in making an appointment to fill
the vacancy, may only appoint a candidate recommended by the joint legislative committee.
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