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SF 295

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:12am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to state government; requiring state conferences to be conducted
electronically to the extent possible; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 15.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [15.436] ELECTRONIC CONDUCT OF STATE MEETINGS.
new text end

new text begin To the greatest extent possible, state executive agency conferences must be
conducted by videoconference, audioconference, or other electronic means if the
conference otherwise would involve travel for which agency employees would be
reimbursed. The commissioner of administration may grant exemptions from this
requirement as necessary to allow people other than state employees to participate
effectively in conferences, or when otherwise essential to efficient and effective conduct
of state business. This section does not authorize an agency to avoid compliance with the
open meeting law in chapter 13D.
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