HF 16

as introduced - 87th Legislature, 2011 1st Special Session (2011 - 2012) Posted on 07/19/2011 02:44pm

A bill for an act
relating to state government; prohibiting officers of major political parties from
being employed by the legislature; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section
3.07.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 3.07, is amended to read:

3.07 ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.

Each house, after its organization, may appoint and at pleasure remove the employees
provided for by its permanent rules or recommended by its Committee on Rules. new text begin The
house of representatives, the senate, or a joint legislative commission or joint legislative
office may not employ a person who is an officer of the statewide organization of a major
political party, as defined in section 200.02, subdivision 7. new text end All officers and employees shall
receive the compensation provided by the permanent rules of the electing or appointing
body or recommended by its Committee on Rules. Unless otherwise expressly provided
by law, no officer or employee shall receive any other compensation for services.