HF 2704

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 01/31/2022 10:36am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; establishing appointment confirmation through senate
inaction; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 15.066, by adding a
subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 15.066, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Advice and consent time limit. new text end

new text begin If the senate does not reject an appointment
within 60 legislative days of the day of receipt of the letter of appointment by the president
of the senate, the senate has consented to the appointment.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end