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2nd Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 04/28/2011 03:10pm

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A bill for an act
relating to state government; adding performance data to be used in budget
proposal; requiring zero-based budgeting; establishing a sunset advisory
commission and sunset process for state agencies; amending Minnesota Statutes
2010, sections 16A.10, subdivisions 1a, 1b, 1c; 16A.103, subdivision 1a; 16A.11,
subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A;
proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 3D.

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

ARTICLE 1

PERFORMANCE DATA; ZERO-BASED BUDGETING

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 16A.10, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:


Subd. 1a.

Purpose of performance data.

Performance data shall be presented in
the budget proposal to:

(1) provide information so that the legislature can determine the extent to which
state programsnew text begin and activitiesnew text end are successful;

(2) encourage agencies to develop clear new text beginand measurable new text endgoals and objectives for
their programsnew text begin and activitiesnew text end; and

(3) strengthen accountability to Minnesotans by providing a record of state
government's performance in providing effective and efficient services.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 16A.10, subdivision 1b, is amended to read:


Subd. 1b.

Performance data format.

new text begin(a) As part of the budget proposal, new text endagencies
shallnew text begin:
new text end

new text begin (1) describe the goals and objectives of each agency program and activity; and
new text end

new text begin (2)new text end present performance data that measures the performance of programsnew text begin and
activities
new text end in meeting deleted text beginprogramdeleted text end goals and objectives.

new text begin (b)new text end Measures reported new text beginmust be outcome-based and objective, and new text endmay include
indicators of outputs, efficiency, deleted text beginoutcomes,deleted text end and other measures relevant to understanding
each programnew text begin and activitynew text end.

new text begin (c)new text end Agencies shall present as much historical information as needed to understand
major trends and shall set targets for future performance issues deleted text beginwhere feasible and
appropriate
deleted text end. The information shall appropriately highlight agency performance issues that
would assist legislative review and decision making.

new text begin (d) For purposes of this subdivision, subdivision 1a, and section 16A.106, the terms
"program" and "activity" are used in the same manner as the terms are used in state
budgeting. However, the commissioner may authorize an agency to define these terms in a
different manner if that allows for a more effective presentation of performance data.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 16A.10, subdivision 1c, is amended to read:


Subd. 1c.

Performance measures for change items.

For each change item in the
budget proposal requesting new or increased funding, the budget document must present
proposed performance measures that can be used to determine if the new or increased
funding is accomplishing its goals. To the extent possible, each budget change item
must identify relevant Minnesota Milestones and other statewide goals and indicators
related to the proposed initiative. deleted text beginThe commissioner must report to the Subcommittee on
Government Accountability established under section 3.885, subdivision 10, regarding the
format to be used for the presentation and selection of Minnesota Milestones and other
statewide goals and indicators.
deleted text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 16A.103, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:


Subd. 1a.

Forecast parameters.

The forecast must assume the continuation of
current laws and reasonable estimates of projected growth in the national and state
economies and affected populations. Revenue must be estimated for all sources provided
for in current law. Expenditures must be estimated for all obligations imposed by law and
those projected to occur as a result of variables outside the control of the legislature.
new text begin Expenditures for the current biennium must be based on actual appropriations or, for
forecasted programs, the amount needed to fund the formula in law. The base for
expenditures projections for the next biennium is the amount appropriated in the second
year of the current biennium, except as provided by other law, or, for forecasted programs,
the amount needed to fund the formula in law.
new text endExpenditure estimates must not include an
allowance for inflation.

Sec. 5.

new text begin [16A.106] ZERO-BASED BUDGETING PRINCIPLES.
new text end

new text begin (a) The detailed budget presented to the legislature must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a description of each budget activity for which the agency or entity receives
an appropriation in the current biennium or for which the agency or entity requests an
appropriation in the next biennium;
new text end

new text begin (2) for each budget activity, three alternative funding levels or alternative ways of
performing the budget activity, at least one of which is less than the previous biennium's
actual expenditures for that budget activity, a summary of the priorities that would be
accomplished within each level compared to a zero budget, and the additional increments
of value that would be added by the higher funding levels compared to what would be
accomplished if there were no funding for the activity; and
new text end

new text begin (3) for each budget activity, performance data as specified in section 16A.10,
subdivision 1b, the predicted effect of the three alternative funding levels on future
performance, and also one or more measures of cost efficiency and effectiveness of
program delivery, which must include comparisons to other states or entities with similar
programs.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner's budget preparation guidelines and instructions must contain
requirements, deadlines, and technical assistance to facilitate implementation of this
section. After consultation with the legislative commission on planning and fiscal policy,
the commissioner's instructions may establish parameters for the three alternative funding
levels required in paragraph (a), clause (3).
new text end

new text begin (c) The governor's recommendations must prioritize the budget activities within an
agency or program area. To the extent activities in more than one agency or program area
are meeting the same goals, the recommendations must prioritize budget activities across
agencies or programs with the same goals, and this prioritization must include agencies or
programs not subject to zero-based budgeting principles that biennium.
new text end

new text begin (d) Expenditures for debt service under section 16A.641, subdivision 10, are not
subject to zero-based budgeting principles.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin (a) The zero-based budgeting principles in this section first
apply to the following budgets proposals for the biennium beginning July 1, 2013:
new text end

new text begin (1) legislative branch;
new text end

new text begin (2) judicial branch;
new text end

new text begin (3) Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system; and
new text end

new text begin (4) approximately half of expenditure programs in the executive branch, designated
by the governor, in consultation with the chairs and lead minority members of the senate
Finance Committee and the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee.
new text end

new text begin (b) The zero-based budgeting principles in this section apply to all budget proposals
for the biennium beginning July 1, 2015, and after.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 16A.11, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Part two: detailed budget.

(a) Part two of the budget, the detailed budget
estimates both of expenditures and revenues, must contain any statements on the financial
plan which the governor believes desirable or which may be required by the legislature.
The detailed estimates shall include the governor's budget arranged in tabular form.

(b) new text beginFor programs designated for the zero-based budgeting principles under section
16A.106, the budget must be prepared according to the requirements of that section.
new text end

new text begin (c) For programs not designated for zero-based budgeting principles under section
16A.106,
new text endtables listing expenditures for the next biennium must show the appropriation
base for each yearnew text begin as defined in section 16A.103, subdivision 1cnew text end. deleted text beginThe appropriation base
is the amount appropriated for the second year of the current biennium.
deleted text end The tables must
separately show any adjustments to the base required by current law or policies of the
commissioner of management and budget. For forecasted programs, the tables must also
show the amount of the forecast adjustments, based on the most recent forecast prepared
by the commissioner of management and budget under section 16A.103. For all programs,
the tables must show the amount of appropriation changes recommended by the governor,
after adjustments to the base and forecast adjustments, and the total recommendation of
the governor for that year.

deleted text begin (c)deleted text endnew text begin (d)new text end The detailed estimates must include a separate line listing the total cost of
professional and technical service contracts for the prior biennium and the projected costs
of those contracts for the current and upcoming biennium. They must also include a
summary of the personnel employed by the agency, reflected as full-time equivalent
positions.

deleted text begin (d)deleted text endnew text begin (e)new text end The detailed estimates for internal service funds must include the number of
full-time equivalents by program; detail on any loans from the general fund, including
dollar amounts by program; proposed investments in technology or equipment of $100,000
or more; an explanation of any operating losses or increases in retained earnings; and a
history of the rates that have been charged, with an explanation of any rate changes and
the impact of the rate changes on affected agencies.

ARTICLE 2

MINNESOTA SUNSET ACT

Section 1.

new text begin [3D.01] SHORT TITLE.
new text end

new text begin This chapter may be cited as the "Minnesota Sunset Act."
new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin [3D.02] DEFINITIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Scope. new text end

new text begin The definitions in this section apply to this chapter.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Advisory committee. new text end

new text begin "Advisory committee" means a committee, council,
commission, or other entity created under state law whose primary function is to advise
a state agency.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Commission. new text end

new text begin "Commission" means the Sunset Advisory Commission.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin State agency. new text end

new text begin "State agency" means an agency expressly made subject
to this chapter.
new text end

Sec. 3.

new text begin [3D.03] SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin The Sunset Advisory Commission consists of 12
members appointed as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) five senators and one public member, appointed according to the rules of the
senate, with no more than three senators from the majority caucus; and
new text end

new text begin (2) five members of the house of representatives and one public member, appointed
by the speaker of the house, with no more than three of the house members from the
majority caucus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Public member restrictions. new text end

new text begin An individual is not eligible for appointment
as a public member if the individual or the individual's spouse is:
new text end

new text begin (1) regulated by a state agency that the commission will review during the term for
which the individual would serve;
new text end

new text begin (2) employed by, participates in the management of, or directly or indirectly has
more than a ten percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by a
state agency the commission will review during the term for which the individual would
serve; or
new text end

new text begin (3) required to register as a lobbyist under chapter 10A because of the person's
activities for compensation on behalf of a profession or entity related to the operation of
an agency under review.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Removal. new text end

new text begin (a) It is a ground for removal of a public member from the
commission if the member does not have the qualifications required by subdivision 2
for appointment to the commission at the time of appointment or does not maintain the
qualifications while serving on the commission. The validity of the commission's action is
not affected by the fact that it was taken when a ground for removal of a public member
from the commission existed.
new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a), a public member may be removed only as
provided in section 15.0575, subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Terms. new text end

new text begin Legislative members serve at the pleasure of the appointing
authority. Public members serve two-year terms expiring the first Monday in January of
each odd-numbered year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Limits. new text end

new text begin Members are subject to the following restrictions:
new text end

new text begin (1) after an individual serves four years on the commission, the individual is not
eligible for appointment to another term or part of a term;
new text end

new text begin (2) a legislative member who serves a full term may not be appointed to an
immediately succeeding term; and
new text end

new text begin (3) a public member may not serve consecutive terms, and, for purposes of this
prohibition, a member is considered to have served a term only if the member has served
more than one-half of the term.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Appointments. new text end

new text begin Appointments must be made before the first Monday of
January of each odd-numbered year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Legislative members. new text end

new text begin If a legislative member ceases to be a member
of the legislative body from which the member was appointed, the member vacates
membership on the commission.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Vacancies. new text end

new text begin If a vacancy occurs, the appointing authority shall appoint a
person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original
appointment.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Officers. new text end

new text begin The commission shall have a chair and vice-chair as presiding
officers.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Quorum; voting. new text end

new text begin Seven members of the commission constitute a
quorum. A final action or recommendation may not be made unless approved by a
recorded vote of at least seven members. All other actions by the commission shall be
decided by a majority of the members present and voting.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Compensation. new text end

new text begin Each public member shall be reimbursed for expenses
as provided in section 15.0575. Compensation for legislators is as determined by the
members' legislative chamber.
new text end

Sec. 4.

new text begin [3D.04] STAFF.
new text end

new text begin The Legislative Coordinating Commission shall provide staff and administrative
services for the commission.
new text end

Sec. 5.

new text begin [3D.05] RULES.
new text end

new text begin The commission may adopt rules necessary to carry out this chapter.
new text end

Sec. 6.

new text begin [3D.06] AGENCY REPORT TO COMMISSION.
new text end

new text begin Before September 1 of the odd-numbered year before the year in which a state
agency is sunset, the agency commissioner shall report to the commission:
new text end

new text begin (1) information regarding the application to the agency of the criteria in section
3D.10;
new text end

new text begin (2) a priority-based budget for the agency;
new text end

new text begin (3) an inventory of all boards, commissions, committees, and other entities related
to the agency; and
new text end

new text begin (4) any other information that the agency commissioner considers appropriate or that
is requested by the commission.
new text end

Sec. 7.

new text begin [3D.07] COMMISSION DUTIES.
new text end

new text begin Before January 1 of the year in which a state agency subject to this chapter and its
advisory committees are sunset, the commission shall:
new text end

new text begin (1) review and take action necessary to verify the reports submitted by the agency;
and
new text end

new text begin (2) conduct a review of the agency based on the criteria provided in section 3D.10
and prepare a written report.
new text end

Sec. 8.

new text begin [3D.08] PUBLIC HEARINGS.
new text end

new text begin Before February 1 of the year a state agency subject to this chapter and its advisory
committees are sunset, the commission shall conduct public hearings concerning but not
limited to the application to the agency of the criteria provided in section 3D.10.
new text end

Sec. 9.

new text begin [3D.09] COMMISSION REPORT.
new text end

new text begin By February 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall present to the
legislature and the governor a report on the agencies and advisory committees reviewed.
In the report the commission shall include:
new text end

new text begin (1) its findings regarding the criteria prescribed by section 3D.10;
new text end

new text begin (2) its recommendations based on the matters prescribed by section 3D.11; and
new text end

new text begin (3) other information the commission considers necessary for a complete review
of the agency.
new text end

Sec. 10.

new text begin [3D.10] CRITERIA FOR REVIEW.
new text end

new text begin The commission and its staff shall consider the following criteria in determining
whether a public need exists for the continuation of a state agency or its advisory
committees or for the performance of the functions of the agency or its advisory
committees:
new text end

new text begin (1) the efficiency and effectiveness with which the agency or the advisory committee
operates;
new text end

new text begin (2) an identification of the mission, goals, and objectives intended for the agency or
advisory committee and of the problem or need that the agency or advisory committee
was intended to address and the extent to which the mission, goals, and objectives have
been achieved and the problem or need has been addressed;
new text end

new text begin (3) an identification of any activities of the agency in addition to those granted by
statute and of the authority for those activities and the extent to which those activities
are needed;
new text end

new text begin (4) an assessment of authority of the agency relating to fees, inspections,
enforcement, and penalties;
new text end

new text begin (5) whether less restrictive or alternative methods of performing any function that
the agency performs could adequately protect or provide service to the public;
new text end

new text begin (6) the extent to which the jurisdiction of the agency and the programs administered
by the agency overlap or duplicate those of other agencies, the extent to which the agency
coordinates with those agencies, and the extent to which the programs administered by the
agency can be consolidated with the programs of other state agencies;
new text end

new text begin (7) the promptness and effectiveness with which the agency addresses complaints
concerning entities or other persons affected by the agency, including an assessment of the
agency's administrative hearings process;
new text end

new text begin (8) an assessment of the agency's rulemaking process and the extent to which the
agency has encouraged participation by the public in making its rules and decisions and
the extent to which the public participation has resulted in rules that benefit the public;
new text end

new text begin (9) the extent to which the agency has complied with federal and state laws and
applicable rules regarding equality of employment opportunity and the rights and privacy
of individuals, and state law and applicable rules of any state agency regarding purchasing
guidelines and programs for historically underutilized businesses;
new text end

new text begin (10) the extent to which the agency issues and enforces rules relating to potential
conflicts of interest of its employees;
new text end

new text begin (11) the extent to which the agency complies with chapter 13 and follows records
management practices that enable the agency to respond efficiently to requests for public
information; and
new text end

new text begin (12) the effect of federal intervention or loss of federal funds if the agency is
abolished.
new text end

Sec. 11.

new text begin [3D.11] RECOMMENDATIONS.
new text end

new text begin (a) In its report on a state agency, the commission shall:
new text end

new text begin (1) make recommendations on the abolition, continuation, or reorganization of each
affected state agency and its advisory committees and on the need for the performance of
the functions of the agency and its advisory committees;
new text end

new text begin (2) make recommendations on the consolidation, transfer, or reorganization of
programs within state agencies not under review when the programs duplicate functions
performed in agencies under review; and
new text end

new text begin (3) make recommendations to improve the operations of the agency, its policy body,
and its advisory committees, including management recommendations that do not require
a change in the agency's enabling statute.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commission shall include the estimated fiscal impact of its recommendations
and may recommend appropriation levels for certain programs to improve the operations
of the state agency.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commission shall have drafts of legislation prepared to carry out the
commission's recommendations under this section, including legislation necessary
to continue the existence of agencies that would otherwise sunset if the commission
recommends continuation of an agency.
new text end

new text begin (d) After the legislature acts on the report under section 3D.09, the commission shall
present to the legislative auditor the commission's recommendations that do not require
a statutory change to be put into effect. Subject to the legislative audit commission's
approval, the legislative auditor may examine the recommendations and include as part
of the next audit of the agency a report on whether the agency has implemented the
recommendations and, if so, in what manner.
new text end

Sec. 12.

new text begin [3D.12] MONITORING OF RECOMMENDATIONS.
new text end

new text begin During each legislative session, the staff of the commission shall monitor legislation
affecting agencies that have undergone sunset review and shall periodically report
to the members of the commission on proposed changes that would modify prior
recommendations of the commission.
new text end

Sec. 13.

new text begin [3D.13] REVIEW OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
new text end

new text begin An advisory committee, the primary function of which is to advise a particular state
agency, is subject to sunset on the date set for sunset of the agency unless the advisory
committee is expressly continued by law.
new text end

Sec. 14.

new text begin [3D.14] CONTINUATION BY LAW.
new text end

new text begin During the regular session immediately before the sunset of a state agency or an
advisory committee that is subject to this chapter, the legislature may enact legislation
to continue the agency or advisory committee for a period not to exceed 12 years. This
chapter does not prohibit the legislature from:
new text end

new text begin (1) terminating a state agency or advisory committee subject to this chapter at a date
earlier than that provided in this chapter; or
new text end

new text begin (2) considering any other legislation relative to a state agency or advisory committee
subject to this chapter.
new text end

Sec. 15.

new text begin [3D.15] PROCEDURE AFTER TERMINATION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Termination. new text end

new text begin Unless otherwise provided by law:
new text end

new text begin (1) if after sunset review a state agency is abolished, the agency may continue in
existence until June 30 of the following year to conclude its business;
new text end

new text begin (2) abolishment does not reduce or otherwise limit the powers and authority of the
state agency during the concluding year;
new text end

new text begin (3) a state agency is terminated and shall cease all activities at the expiration of
the one-year period; and
new text end

new text begin (4) all rules that have been adopted by the state agency expire at the expiration of
the one-year period.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Funds of abolished agency or advisory committee. new text end

new text begin (a) Any unobligated
and unexpended appropriations of an abolished agency or advisory committee lapse on
June 30 of the year after abolishment.
new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided by subdivision 4 or as otherwise provided by law, all money
in a dedicated fund of an abolished state agency or advisory committee on June 30 of the
year after abolishment is transferred to the general fund. The part of the law dedicating
the money to a specific fund of an abolished agency becomes void on June 30 of the year
after abolishment.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Property and records of abolished agency or advisory committee.
new text end

new text begin Unless the governor designates an appropriate state agency as prescribed by subdivision 4,
property and records in the custody of an abolished state agency or advisory committee
on June 30 of the year after abolishment must be transferred to the commissioner of
administration. If the governor designates an appropriate state agency, the property and
records must be transferred to the designated state agency.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Continuing obligations. new text end

new text begin (a) The legislature recognizes the state's
continuing obligation to pay bonded indebtedness and all other obligations, including
lease, contract, and other written obligations, incurred by a state agency or advisory
committee abolished under this chapter, and this chapter does not impair or impede the
payment of bonded indebtedness and all other obligations, including lease, contract, and
other written obligations, in accordance with their terms. If an abolished state agency or
advisory committee has outstanding bonded indebtedness or other outstanding obligations,
including lease, contract, and other written obligations, the bonds and all other obligations,
including lease, contract, and other written obligations, remain valid and enforceable in
accordance with their terms and subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the laws
and proceedings authorizing the bonds and all other obligations, including lease, contract,
and other written obligations.
new text end

new text begin (b) The governor shall designate an appropriate state agency that shall continue to
carry out all covenants contained in the bonds and in all other obligations, including lease,
contract, and other written obligations, and the proceedings authorizing them, including
the issuance of bonds, and the performance of all other obligations, including lease,
contract, and other written obligations, to complete the construction of projects or the
performance of other obligations, including lease, contract, and other written obligations.
new text end

new text begin (c) The designated state agency shall provide payment from the sources of payment
of the bonds in accordance with the terms of the bonds and shall provide payment from
the sources of payment of all other obligations, including lease, contract, and other written
obligations, in accordance with their terms, whether from taxes, revenues, or otherwise,
until the bonds and interest on the bonds are paid in full and all other obligations,
including lease, contract, and other written obligations, are performed and paid in full.
If the proceedings so provide, all funds established by laws or proceedings authorizing
the bonds or authorizing other obligations, including lease, contract, and other written
obligations, must remain with the comptroller or the previously designated trustees. If the
proceedings do not provide that the funds remain with the comptroller or the previously
designated trustees, the funds must be transferred to the designated state agency.
new text end

Sec. 16.

new text begin [3D.16] ASSISTANCE OF AND ACCESS TO STATE AGENCIES.
new text end

new text begin The commission may request the assistance of state agencies and officers. When
assistance is requested, a state agency or officer shall assist the commission. In carrying
out its functions under this chapter, the commission or its designated staff member may
inspect the records, documents, and files of any state agency.
new text end

Sec. 17.

new text begin [3D.17] RELOCATION OF EMPLOYEES.
new text end

new text begin If an employee is displaced because a state agency or its advisory committee is
abolished or reorganized, the state agency shall make a reasonable effort to relocate the
displaced employee.
new text end

Sec. 18.

new text begin [3D.18] SAVING PROVISION.
new text end

new text begin Except as otherwise expressly provided, abolition of a state agency does not affect
rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, civil or criminal liabilities that
arose, or proceedings that were begun before the effective date of the abolition.
new text end

Sec. 19.

new text begin [3D.19] REVIEW OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION CREATING AN
AGENCY.
new text end

new text begin Each bill filed in a house of the legislature that would create a new state agency or
a new advisory committee to a state agency shall be reviewed by the commission. The
commission shall review the bill to determine if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the proposed functions of the agency or committee could be administered by one
or more existing state agencies or advisory committees;
new text end

new text begin (2) the form of regulation, if any, proposed by the bill is the least restrictive form of
regulation that will adequately protect the public;
new text end

new text begin (3) the bill provides for adequate public input regarding any regulatory function
proposed by the bill; and
new text end

new text begin (4) the bill provides for adequate protection against conflicts of interest within
the agency or committee.
new text end

Sec. 20.

new text begin [3D.20] GIFTS AND GRANTS.
new text end

new text begin The commission may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any organization
described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of funding
any activity under this chapter. All gifts, grants, and donations must be accepted in an
open meeting by a majority of the voting members of the commission and reported in the
public record of the commission with the name of the donor and purpose of the gift, grant,
or donation. Money received under this section is appropriated to the commission.
new text end

Sec. 21.

new text begin [3D.21] EXPIRATION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Group 1. new text end

new text begin The following agencies are sunset and expire on June
30, 2012: Department of Health, Department of Human Rights, Department of Human
Services, all health-related licensing boards listed in section 214.01, Council on Affairs
of Chicano/Latino People, Council on Black Minnesotans, Council on Asian-Pacific
Minnesotans, Indian Affairs Council, Council on Disabilities, and all advisory groups
associated with these agencies.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Group 2. new text end

new text begin The following agencies are sunset and expire on June 30, 2014:
Department of Education, Board of Teaching, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, and
all advisory groups associated with these agencies.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Group 3. new text end

new text begin The following agencies are sunset and expire on June 30, 2016:
Department of Commerce, Department of Employment and Economic Development,
Department of Labor and Industry, all non-health-related licensing boards listed in
section 214.01 except as otherwise provided in this section, Explore Minnesota Tourism,
Public Utilities Commission, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, Bureau of
Mediation Services, Combative Sports Commission, Amateur Sports Commission, and all
advisory groups associated with these agencies.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Group 4. new text end

new text begin The following agencies are sunset and expire on June 30, 2018:
Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, Department of Transportation,
Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, Corrections Ombudsman, and all advisory
groups associated with these agencies.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Group 5. new text end

new text begin The following agencies are sunset and expire on June 30, 2020:
Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, Pollution Control Agency,
Board of Animal Health, Board of Water and Soil Resources, and all advisory groups
associated with these agencies.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Group 6. new text end

new text begin The following agencies are sunset and expire on June 30, 2022:
Department of Administration, Department of Management and Budget, Department of
Military Affairs, Department of Revenue, Department of Veterans Affairs, Arts Board,
Minnesota Zoo, Office of Administrative Hearings, Campaign Finance and Public
Disclosure Board, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Office of Enterprise
Technology, Minnesota Racing Commission, and all advisory groups associated with
these agencies.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Continuation. new text end

new text begin Following sunset review of an agency, the legislature may
act within the same legislative session in which the sunset report was received on Sunset
Advisory Commission recommendations to continue or reorganize the agency.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Other groups. new text end

new text begin The commission may review, under the criteria in
section 3D.10, and propose to the legislature an expiration date for any agency, board,
commission, or program not listed in this section.
new text end