SF 1464

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:21am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; authorizing use of state space for employee fitness
and wellness activities; authorizing rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes
2008, section 16B.24, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16B.24, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 5b. new text end

new text begin Employee fitness and wellness facilities. new text end

new text begin An entity in the executive,
legislative, or judicial branch may use space under its control to offer fitness, wellness,
or similar classes or activities to its employees, and may allow persons conducting these
classes or activities to charge employees a fee to participate. This authorization applies to
all state space, including property in the Capitol area, and other designated property as
defined in rules adopted by the commissioner of public safety. Persons conducting these
classes or activities, and participating employees, waive any and all claims of liability
against the state for any damage or injury arising from the use of state space for employee
fitness and wellness classes or similar classes or activities. Persons conducting these
classes or activities agree to indemnify, save, and hold the state, its agents, and employees
harmless from any claims or causes of action, including attorney fees incurred by the state
that arise from these classes or activities.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin RULE AMENDMENT.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of public safety must amend Minnesota Rules, part 7525.0400,
and any other rules as necessary to conform to section 1. The commissioner may use the
good cause exemption, under authority of Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388, subdivision
1, clause (3), to amend rules to conform with section 1.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Sections 1 and 2 are effective the day following final enactment.
new text end