HF 3

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:32am

A bill for an act
relating to state government operations; eliminating unnecessary state mandates.

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

Section 1. new text begin ELIMINATING STATE MANDATES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Intent; purpose. new text end

new text begin To ensure that public services are delivered as
cost-effectively as possible, it is the intent of the legislature to eliminate unnecessary
state regulations and mandates. By July 1, 2010, mandates or regulations that result in
unnecessary paperwork, are redundant, or contain outdated or irrelevant requirements
shall be eliminated or revised. Requirements that are necessary to protect the health
and well-being of Minnesotans or that are necessary to meet federal requirements shall
not be eliminated.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin State mandate review. new text end

new text begin Any county, city, school district, professional
association, or other entity affected by state mandates may submit to the legislature a
list of mandates that are required by state statute or rule that the entity determines to be
unnecessary or in need of reform. The legislature shall review the mandates that have
been submitted.
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