Minnesota Legislature
SF 3045
4th Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 05/28/2025 11:51am
Current Version - 4th Engrossment
2.37 2.38
2.39 2.40 2.41 2.42 2.43 2.44 2.45 2.46 2.47 2.48 3.1 3.2
3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18
4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22
4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 4.28 4.29 4.30 4.31 4.32 4.33
4.34 5.1 5.2 5.3
5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11
5.12
5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18
5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 5.27 5.28 5.29 5.30 5.31 5.32
5.33 5.34 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28 6.29 6.30 6.31 6.32 6.33 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 7.32 7.33 7.34 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 8.25
8.26 8.27
8.28 8.29
8.30 8.31 8.32 8.33 8.34 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28
9.29 9.30 9.31 9.32
9.33 10.1 10.2 10.3
10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9
10.10
10.11 10.12
10.13
10.14 10.15
10.16 10.17
10.18
10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.23 10.24 10.25 10.26 10.27 10.28 10.29 10.30 10.31 10.32 10.33 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7
11.8 11.9 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.20 11.21 11.22 11.23 11.24 11.25
11.26 11.27 11.28 11.29 11.30 11.31 11.32
12.1
12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5
12.6 12.7
12.8
12.9 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13
12.14 12.15 12.16 12.17 12.18 12.19 12.20 12.21 12.22 12.23 12.24 12.25 12.26 12.27 12.28 12.29 12.30 12.31 12.32 12.33 12.34 12.35
12.36 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6
13.7 13.8 13.9 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 13.19 13.20 13.21 13.22 13.23 13.24 13.25
13.26 13.27 13.28 13.29 13.30 13.31 13.32 13.33 13.34 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5
14.6 14.7 14.8 14.9 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 14.14 14.15 14.16
14.17 14.18 14.19 14.20 14.21 14.22 14.23
14.24 14.25 14.26 14.27 14.28 14.29 14.30 14.31 14.32 15.1 15.2
15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.8 15.9 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15 15.16 15.17 15.18 15.19 15.20 15.21 15.22 15.23 15.24 15.25 15.26 15.27 15.28 15.29 15.30 15.31 15.32 15.33 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 16.10 16.11 16.12 16.13 16.14 16.15 16.16 16.17 16.18 16.19 16.20 16.21 16.22 16.23 16.24 16.25 16.26 16.27 16.28 16.29 16.30 16.31
16.32
17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.8 17.9 17.10 17.11 17.12 17.13 17.14 17.15 17.16 17.17 17.18 17.19 17.20 17.21 17.22 17.23 17.24 17.25 17.26 17.27 17.28 17.29 17.30 17.31 17.32 17.33 17.34 17.35 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.9 18.10 18.11 18.12 18.13 18.14 18.15 18.16 18.17 18.18 18.19 18.20 18.21 18.22 18.23 18.24
18.25
18.26 18.27 18.28 18.29 18.30 18.31 18.32 18.33 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5
19.6
19.7 19.8 19.9 19.10 19.11 19.12 19.13 19.14 19.15 19.16 19.17 19.18 19.19 19.20 19.21 19.22 19.23 19.24 19.25 19.26 19.27 19.28 19.29 19.30 19.31 19.32 19.33 20.1 20.2
20.3
20.4 20.5 20.6
20.7
20.8 20.9 20.10 20.11 20.12 20.13 20.14 20.15 20.16 20.17 20.18 20.19
20.20
20.21 20.22 20.23 20.24 20.25 20.26 20.27 20.28 20.29 20.30 21.1 21.2
21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 21.9 21.10 21.11 21.12 21.13 21.14 21.15 21.16 21.17 21.18 21.19 21.20 21.21 21.22 21.23 21.24 21.25 21.26 21.27 21.28 21.29 21.30 21.31
21.32
22.1 22.2
22.3 22.4 22.5 22.6 22.7 22.8 22.9
22.10 22.11
22.12 22.13 22.14 22.15 22.16 22.17 22.18 22.19 22.20 22.21 22.22 22.23 22.24 22.25
22.26 22.27 22.28 22.29 22.30 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.5
23.6
23.7 23.8 23.9 23.10 23.11
23.12 23.13 23.14 23.15 23.16 23.17 23.18
23.19 23.20 23.21 23.22 23.23 23.24 23.25 23.26 23.27 23.28 23.29
24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 24.6 24.7 24.8 24.9 24.10 24.11 24.12 24.13 24.14 24.15 24.16 24.17 24.18 24.19 24.20 24.21 24.22 24.23 24.24
24.25 24.26 24.27 24.28 24.29 24.30 24.31 24.32 25.1 25.2
25.3 25.4 25.5 25.6 25.7 25.8 25.9 25.10 25.11 25.12 25.13 25.14 25.15 25.16 25.17 25.18
25.19 25.20 25.21 25.22 25.23 25.24 25.25 25.26 25.27 25.28 25.29 25.30 25.31 26.1 26.2 26.3
26.4 26.5 26.6 26.7 26.8 26.9 26.10 26.11 26.12 26.13 26.14 26.15 26.16 26.17 26.18 26.19 26.20 26.21 26.22 26.23 26.24 26.25 26.26 26.27 26.28 26.29 26.30
27.1 27.2 27.3 27.4 27.5 27.6 27.7 27.8 27.9 27.10 27.11
27.12 27.13 27.14 27.15 27.16
27.17 27.18 27.19 27.20 27.21 27.22 27.23 27.24 27.25 27.26 27.27 27.28 27.29 27.30 28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4 28.5 28.6 28.7 28.8 28.9 28.10 28.11 28.12 28.13 28.14 28.15 28.16 28.17 28.18 28.19 28.20 28.21 28.22 28.23 28.24 28.25 28.26 28.27 28.28 28.29 28.30 28.31 28.32 28.33 29.1 29.2 29.3
29.4 29.5 29.6 29.7 29.8 29.9 29.10 29.11 29.12 29.13 29.14 29.15 29.16 29.17 29.18 29.19 29.20 29.21 29.22 29.23 29.24 29.25
29.26 29.27
29.28 29.29 29.30 29.31 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 30.6 30.7 30.8 30.9 30.10 30.11 30.12 30.13 30.14 30.15 30.16 30.17 30.18 30.19 30.20 30.21 30.22 30.23 30.24 30.25 30.26
30.27 30.28 30.29 30.30 30.31 30.32 30.33 31.1 31.2
31.3 31.4 31.5 31.6 31.7 31.8 31.9 31.10 31.11 31.12 31.13 31.14 31.15 31.16 31.17
31.18 31.19 31.20 31.21 31.22 31.23 31.24 31.25 31.26 31.27 31.28 31.29 31.30 31.31 31.32 32.1 32.2 32.3 32.4 32.5 32.6 32.7 32.8 32.9 32.10 32.11 32.12
32.13 32.14 32.15 32.16 32.17 32.18 32.19 32.20 32.21 32.22 32.23 32.24 32.25 32.26 32.27 32.28 32.29 32.30 32.31 32.32 33.1 33.2 33.3 33.4 33.5 33.6 33.7 33.8 33.9 33.10 33.11 33.12 33.13 33.14 33.15 33.16 33.17 33.18 33.19 33.20 33.21 33.22 33.23 33.24 33.25 33.26 33.27 33.28 33.29 33.30 33.31 33.32 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4 34.5 34.6 34.7 34.8 34.9 34.10 34.11 34.12 34.13 34.14 34.15 34.16 34.17 34.18 34.19 34.20 34.21 34.22 34.23 34.24 34.25 34.26 34.27 34.28 34.29 34.30 34.31 34.32
35.1
35.2 35.3 35.4 35.5 35.6 35.7 35.8 35.9 35.10
35.11 35.12 35.13 35.14
35.15 35.16 35.17 35.18 35.19 35.20 35.21 35.22 35.23 35.24 35.25 35.26 35.27 35.28 35.29 35.30 35.31 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.8 36.9 36.10 36.11 36.12 36.13 36.14 36.15 36.16 36.17
36.18
36.19 36.20 36.21 36.22 36.23 36.24 36.25 36.26 36.27 36.28 36.29 36.30 36.31 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 37.5 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 37.10 37.11 37.12 37.13 37.14 37.15 37.16 37.17 37.18 37.19 37.20 37.21 37.22 37.23 37.24 37.25 37.26 37.27 37.28 37.29
37.30 37.31 37.32
38.1 38.2 38.3 38.4 38.5 38.6 38.7 38.8 38.9 38.10 38.11 38.12 38.13 38.14 38.15 38.16 38.17 38.18 38.19 38.20 38.21 38.22 38.23
38.24 38.25 38.26 38.27 38.28 38.29 38.30 38.31 38.32 38.33
39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 39.5 39.6 39.7 39.8 39.9
39.10 39.11 39.12 39.13 39.14 39.15 39.16 39.17
39.18 39.19 39.20 39.21 39.22 39.23 39.24 39.25 39.26 39.27 39.28 39.29 39.30 39.31 39.32 40.1 40.2 40.3
40.4 40.5 40.6 40.7 40.8 40.9
40.10
40.11 40.12 40.13 40.14 40.15 40.16 40.17 40.18 40.19 40.20 40.21 40.22 40.23 40.24 40.25 40.26 40.27 40.28 40.29 40.30 40.31 41.1 41.2 41.3
41.4 41.5 41.6 41.7 41.8 41.9 41.10 41.11 41.12 41.13 41.14 41.15 41.16 41.17
41.18 41.19 41.20 41.21 41.22 41.23 41.24 41.25 41.26 41.27 41.28 41.29 41.30 41.31 42.1 42.2 42.3 42.4 42.5 42.6 42.7 42.8 42.9 42.10 42.11
42.12 42.13 42.14 42.15 42.16 42.17 42.18 42.19 42.20 42.21 42.22 42.23 42.24 42.25 42.26 42.27 42.28 42.29 42.30 42.31 42.32 42.33 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 43.6 43.7 43.8 43.9 43.10 43.11 43.12 43.13 43.14 43.15 43.16
43.17 43.18 43.19 43.20 43.21 43.22 43.23 43.24 43.25 43.26 43.27 43.28 43.29 44.1 44.2
44.3 44.4 44.5 44.6 44.7 44.8 44.9 44.10 44.11
44.12 44.13 44.14 44.15 44.16 44.17 44.18 44.19 44.20 44.21 44.22 44.23 44.24
44.25 44.26 44.27 44.28 44.29 44.30 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 45.6 45.7 45.8 45.9 45.10 45.11 45.12 45.13 45.14 45.15 45.16 45.17 45.18 45.19 45.20 45.21 45.22 45.23
45.24 45.25 45.26 45.27 45.28 45.29
45.30 45.31 45.32 46.1 46.2 46.3 46.4 46.5 46.6 46.7 46.8 46.9 46.10 46.11 46.12 46.13 46.14 46.15 46.16 46.17 46.18 46.19 46.20 46.21 46.22 46.23 46.24 46.25 46.26 46.27 46.28 46.29 46.30 46.31 46.32 46.33 46.34 46.35 47.1 47.2 47.3 47.4 47.5 47.6 47.7 47.8 47.9 47.10
47.11 47.12 47.13 47.14 47.15
47.16 47.17 47.18 47.19 47.20 47.21 47.22 47.23 47.24 47.25 47.26 47.27 47.28 47.29 47.30 47.31 47.32 48.1 48.2 48.3 48.4 48.5 48.6 48.7 48.8 48.9 48.10 48.11 48.12 48.13 48.14 48.15 48.16 48.17 48.18 48.19 48.20
48.21 48.22 48.23 48.24 48.25 48.26 48.27 48.28 48.29 48.30 48.31 49.1 49.2 49.3 49.4 49.5 49.6
49.7 49.8 49.9 49.10 49.11 49.12 49.13 49.14 49.15 49.16 49.17 49.18 49.19
49.20 49.21 49.22 49.23 49.24 49.25 49.26
49.27 49.28 49.29 49.30 49.31 50.1 50.2 50.3 50.4 50.5 50.6 50.7 50.8 50.9 50.10 50.11 50.12 50.13 50.14 50.15 50.16
50.17 50.18 50.19 50.20 50.21 50.22 50.23 50.24 50.25 50.26 50.27 50.28 50.29 50.30 50.31 50.32 50.33 51.1 51.2 51.3 51.4 51.5 51.6 51.7 51.8 51.9 51.10 51.11 51.12
51.13 51.14 51.15 51.16 51.17 51.18 51.19 51.20 51.21 51.22 51.23 51.24 51.25 51.26 51.27 51.28 51.29 51.30 51.31 51.32 51.33 52.1 52.2 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.6 52.7 52.8 52.9 52.10 52.11 52.12 52.13 52.14 52.15 52.16 52.17 52.18 52.19 52.20
52.21 52.22 52.23 52.24 52.25 52.26 52.27 52.28 52.29 52.30 52.31 52.32 52.33 53.1 53.2 53.3 53.4 53.5 53.6 53.7 53.8 53.9 53.10 53.11 53.12
53.13 53.14 53.15 53.16 53.17 53.18 53.19 53.20 53.21 53.22 53.23 53.24 53.25 53.26 53.27 53.28 53.29 53.30 53.31 54.1 54.2 54.3 54.4 54.5 54.6 54.7 54.8 54.9 54.10 54.11 54.12 54.13 54.14 54.15 54.16
54.17 54.18 54.19 54.20 54.21 54.22 54.23 54.24 54.25 54.26 54.27 54.28 54.29 54.30 54.31 54.32 55.1 55.2 55.3 55.4
55.5 55.6 55.7 55.8
55.9 55.10 55.11 55.12 55.13
55.14 55.15 55.16 55.17
55.18 55.19 55.20 55.21 55.22 55.23 55.24 55.25 55.26 55.27 55.28 55.29 55.30 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.4 56.5 56.6 56.7 56.8 56.9 56.10 56.11 56.12 56.13 56.14 56.15 56.16 56.17 56.18 56.19 56.20 56.21
56.22 56.23 56.24 56.25 56.26 56.27 56.28 56.29 56.30 56.31 57.1 57.2 57.3 57.4 57.5 57.6 57.7 57.8 57.9
57.10 57.11 57.12 57.13 57.14
57.15 57.16 57.17 57.18 57.19 57.20 57.21 57.22 57.23 57.24 57.25 57.26 57.27 57.28 57.29 57.30 57.31 58.1 58.2 58.3 58.4 58.5 58.6 58.7 58.8 58.9 58.10 58.11 58.12 58.13 58.14 58.15 58.16 58.17 58.18 58.19 58.20
58.21 58.22 58.23 58.24 58.25 58.26 58.27 58.28 58.29 58.30 58.31 58.32 59.1 59.2 59.3 59.4 59.5 59.6 59.7 59.8 59.9 59.10 59.11 59.12 59.13 59.14 59.15
59.16 59.17 59.18 59.19 59.20 59.21 59.22 59.23 59.24 59.25 59.26 59.27 59.28 59.29 59.30 59.31 60.1 60.2 60.3 60.4 60.5 60.6 60.7 60.8 60.9 60.10 60.11 60.12 60.13 60.14 60.15 60.16 60.17 60.18 60.19 60.20 60.21 60.22
60.23 60.24 60.25 60.26 60.27 60.28 60.29 60.30 60.31 60.32
61.1
61.2 61.3 61.4 61.5 61.6
61.7 61.8 61.9 61.10 61.11 61.12 61.13 61.14
61.15 61.16 61.17 61.18 61.19 61.20 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.24
61.25 61.26 61.27 61.28 61.29 61.30 61.31 62.1 62.2 62.3 62.4
62.5 62.6 62.7 62.8
62.9 62.10 62.11 62.12 62.13
62.14 62.15 62.16 62.17 62.18 62.19 62.20 62.21 62.22 62.23 62.24 62.25 62.26 62.27 62.28
63.1 63.2
63.3 63.4 63.5 63.6 63.7 63.8 63.9 63.10
63.11 63.12 63.13 63.14 63.15 63.16
63.17 63.18 63.19 63.20 63.21 63.22 63.23 63.24 63.25 63.26 63.27 63.28 63.29 63.30 63.31 64.1 64.2 64.3 64.4 64.5 64.6 64.7 64.8 64.9 64.10 64.11
64.12 64.13 64.14 64.15 64.16 64.17 64.18 64.19 64.20 64.21 64.22 64.23 64.24 64.25 64.26 64.27 64.28 64.29 64.30 64.31 64.32 65.1 65.2 65.3 65.4 65.5 65.6 65.7 65.8 65.9 65.10 65.11 65.12 65.13 65.14 65.15 65.16 65.17
65.18 65.19 65.20 65.21 65.22 65.23
65.24 65.25 65.26 65.27 65.28
65.29 65.30 65.31 65.32 66.1 66.2 66.3 66.4 66.5 66.6 66.7 66.8 66.9 66.10 66.11 66.12 66.13 66.14 66.15 66.16 66.17 66.18 66.19 66.20 66.21 66.22 66.23 66.24 66.25 66.26 66.27
66.28 66.29 66.30 66.31 66.32 67.1 67.2 67.3
67.4 67.5 67.6 67.7
67.8 67.9 67.10 67.11 67.12 67.13 67.14 67.15
67.16 67.17 67.18 67.19 67.20 67.21 67.22 67.23 67.24 67.25 67.26 67.27 67.28
68.1 68.2 68.3 68.4 68.5
68.6 68.7 68.8 68.9
68.10 68.11 68.12 68.13 68.14 68.15 68.16 68.17 68.18 68.19 68.20 68.21 68.22 68.23 68.24 68.25 68.26 68.27 68.28 68.29 68.30 68.31 68.32 68.33 69.1 69.2 69.3 69.4 69.5 69.6 69.7 69.8 69.9 69.10 69.11 69.12 69.13 69.14 69.15
69.16 69.17 69.18 69.19 69.20 69.21 69.22 69.23 69.24 69.25 69.26 69.27 69.28
69.29 69.30 69.31 69.32 69.33 70.1 70.2 70.3 70.4
70.5 70.6 70.7 70.8 70.9 70.10 70.11 70.12 70.13 70.14 70.15
70.16 70.17 70.18 70.19 70.20 70.21 70.22 70.23 70.24 70.25 70.26 70.27 70.28 70.29 70.30 70.31 71.1 71.2 71.3 71.4 71.5 71.6
71.7 71.8 71.9 71.10 71.11 71.12 71.13 71.14 71.15 71.16 71.17 71.18 71.19 71.20 71.21 71.22 71.23 71.24 71.25 71.26 71.27 71.28 71.29 71.30 71.31 71.32 72.1 72.2 72.3 72.4 72.5 72.6 72.7 72.8 72.9 72.10 72.11 72.12 72.13 72.14 72.15 72.16 72.17 72.18 72.19 72.20 72.21 72.22 72.23 72.24 72.25 72.26 72.27
72.28 72.29 72.30 72.31 72.32 72.33 73.1 73.2 73.3 73.4 73.5 73.6 73.7 73.8 73.9 73.10 73.11 73.12 73.13 73.14 73.15 73.16 73.17 73.18 73.19 73.20 73.21 73.22 73.23 73.24 73.25
73.26 73.27 73.28 73.29 73.30 73.31 73.32 73.33 73.34 74.1 74.2 74.3
74.4 74.5 74.6 74.7 74.8 74.9 74.10 74.11 74.12 74.13 74.14 74.15 74.16 74.17 74.18 74.19
74.20 74.21 74.22 74.23 74.24 74.25 74.26 74.27 74.28 74.29 74.30 74.31 74.32 74.33 75.1 75.2 75.3 75.4 75.5 75.6 75.7 75.8 75.9 75.10 75.11 75.12 75.13 75.14 75.15 75.16 75.17 75.18 75.19 75.20 75.21 75.22 75.23 75.24 75.25 75.26 75.27 75.28 75.29 75.30 75.31 75.32 75.33 75.34 76.1 76.2 76.3 76.4 76.5 76.6 76.7 76.8 76.9 76.10 76.11 76.12 76.13 76.14 76.15 76.16 76.17 76.18 76.19 76.20 76.21 76.22 76.23 76.24 76.25 76.26 76.27 76.28 76.29
76.30 76.31 76.32 76.33 76.34 77.1 77.2 77.3 77.4 77.5 77.6 77.7 77.8 77.9 77.10 77.11 77.12 77.13 77.14 77.15 77.16 77.17 77.18 77.19 77.20
77.21 77.22 77.23 77.24 77.25 77.26 77.27 77.28 77.29 77.30 77.31 77.32 77.33 78.1 78.2 78.3 78.4 78.5 78.6 78.7 78.8 78.9 78.10 78.11 78.12 78.13 78.14 78.15 78.16 78.17 78.18 78.19 78.20
78.21 78.22 78.23 78.24 78.25 78.26 78.27 78.28 78.29 78.30 78.31 78.32 78.33 79.1 79.2 79.3 79.4 79.5 79.6 79.7 79.8 79.9 79.10 79.11 79.12
79.13 79.14 79.15 79.16 79.17 79.18 79.19 79.20 79.21 79.22 79.23
79.24 79.25 79.26 79.27 79.28 79.29 79.30 79.31 79.32 79.33 80.1 80.2 80.3 80.4 80.5 80.6 80.7 80.8 80.9 80.10 80.11 80.12 80.13 80.14 80.15 80.16
80.17 80.18 80.19 80.20 80.21 80.22 80.23 80.24 80.25 80.26 80.27 80.28 80.29 80.30 80.31 80.32 80.33 81.1 81.2 81.3 81.4 81.5 81.6 81.7 81.8 81.9 81.10 81.11 81.12 81.13
81.14 81.15 81.16
81.17 81.18
81.19 81.20 81.21
81.22 81.23 81.24 81.25 81.26 81.27 81.28 81.29 81.30 81.31 82.1 82.2 82.3 82.4
82.5 82.6 82.7 82.8 82.9 82.10 82.11 82.12 82.13 82.14 82.15 82.16 82.17 82.18 82.19 82.20 82.21 82.22 82.23 82.24 82.25 82.26 82.27 82.28 82.29 83.1 83.2 83.3 83.4 83.5 83.6 83.7 83.8 83.9 83.10 83.11 83.12 83.13 83.14 83.15 83.16 83.17 83.18
83.19 83.20 83.21 83.22 83.23 83.24 83.25 83.26 83.27 83.28
84.1 84.2 84.3 84.4 84.5 84.6 84.7 84.8
84.9 84.10 84.11 84.12 84.13 84.14 84.15 84.16 84.17 84.18 84.19 84.20 84.21 84.22 84.23 84.24 84.25 84.26 84.27 84.28 84.29 84.30
85.1 85.2 85.3 85.4 85.5 85.6 85.7 85.8
85.9 85.10 85.11 85.12 85.13 85.14 85.15
85.16 85.17 85.18 85.19 85.20 85.21 85.22 85.23 85.24 85.25 85.26 85.27 85.28 85.29 85.30 85.31 86.1 86.2 86.3 86.4 86.5 86.6 86.7 86.8 86.9 86.10 86.11 86.12 86.13 86.14 86.15 86.16
86.17 86.18 86.19 86.20 86.21 86.22 86.23 86.24 86.25 86.26 86.27 86.28 86.29 86.30 86.31 86.32 86.33 87.1 87.2 87.3 87.4 87.5 87.6 87.7 87.8 87.9 87.10 87.11 87.12 87.13 87.14 87.15 87.16 87.17 87.18 87.19 87.20 87.21 87.22 87.23 87.24 87.25 87.26 87.27 87.28 87.29 87.30 87.31 87.32 88.1 88.2 88.3 88.4 88.5 88.6 88.7 88.8 88.9 88.10 88.11 88.12 88.13 88.14 88.15
88.16 88.17 88.18 88.19 88.20 88.21 88.22 88.23 88.24 88.25 88.26 88.27 88.28 88.29 88.30 88.31 88.32 89.1 89.2 89.3 89.4 89.5 89.6 89.7 89.8 89.9 89.10 89.11 89.12
89.13 89.14 89.15 89.16 89.17 89.18 89.19 89.20
89.21 89.22 89.23 89.24 89.25 89.26 89.27 89.28 89.29 89.30 89.31 89.32 89.33 90.1 90.2 90.3 90.4 90.5 90.6 90.7
90.8 90.9 90.10 90.11 90.12 90.13 90.14 90.15 90.16 90.17 90.18 90.19 90.20 90.21 90.22 90.23 90.24 90.25 90.26 90.27 90.28 90.29 90.30
91.1 91.2 91.3 91.4 91.5 91.6 91.7
91.8
91.9 91.10 91.11 91.12 91.13 91.14 91.15 91.16 91.17 91.18 91.19 91.20 91.21 91.22 91.23 91.24 91.25 91.26 91.27 91.28 91.29 91.30 91.31 92.1 92.2 92.3 92.4 92.5 92.6 92.7 92.8 92.9 92.10 92.11 92.12 92.13 92.14 92.15 92.16 92.17 92.18 92.19 92.20 92.21 92.22 92.23 92.24 92.25 92.26 92.27 92.28 92.29 92.30 92.31 92.32 92.33 92.34
93.1
93.2 93.3
93.4 93.5
93.6 93.7 93.8 93.9 93.10 93.11 93.12 93.13 93.14 93.15 93.16 93.17 93.18 93.19 93.20 93.21 93.22 93.23 93.24 93.25 93.26 93.27
93.28 93.29
94.1 94.2 94.3 94.4
94.5 94.6 94.7 94.8
94.9 94.10 94.11 94.12 94.13 94.14 94.15 94.16 94.17
94.18 94.19 94.20 94.21 94.22 94.23 94.24 94.25 94.26 94.27 94.28 95.1 95.2 95.3 95.4 95.5 95.6 95.7 95.8 95.9 95.10 95.11 95.12 95.13 95.14 95.15 95.16 95.17 95.18 95.19 95.20
95.21 95.22 95.23 95.24 95.25 95.26 95.27 95.28 95.29 95.30 95.31 96.1 96.2 96.3 96.4 96.5 96.6 96.7 96.8
96.9 96.10 96.11 96.12 96.13 96.14
96.15 96.16 96.17
96.18 96.19 96.20 96.21 96.22 96.23 96.24 96.25 96.26 96.27 96.28 96.29 96.30 97.1 97.2 97.3 97.4 97.5 97.6 97.7 97.8 97.9 97.10 97.11 97.12 97.13 97.14 97.15 97.16 97.17 97.18
97.19 97.20 97.21 97.22 97.23 97.24 97.25 97.26 97.27 97.28 97.29 97.30 97.31 98.1 98.2 98.3 98.4 98.5 98.6 98.7 98.8 98.9
98.10 98.11 98.12 98.13 98.14 98.15 98.16 98.17 98.18 98.19 98.20 98.21 98.22 98.23 98.24 98.25 98.26 98.27 98.28 98.29 98.30 98.31 98.32
99.1 99.2 99.3 99.4 99.5 99.6 99.7 99.8 99.9 99.10 99.11 99.12 99.13 99.14 99.15 99.16 99.17 99.18 99.19 99.20
99.21 99.22 99.23 99.24 99.25 99.26 99.27 99.28 99.29 99.30 99.31 99.32 100.1 100.2 100.3 100.4 100.5 100.6 100.7 100.8 100.9 100.10 100.11 100.12 100.13 100.14 100.15 100.16 100.17
100.18 100.19 100.20 100.21 100.22 100.23 100.24 100.25 100.26 100.27 100.28 100.29
101.1 101.2 101.3 101.4
101.5
101.6 101.7 101.8
101.9 101.10
101.11 101.12 101.13 101.14 101.15 101.16 101.17 101.18 101.19 101.20 101.21 101.22 101.23 101.24 101.25 101.26 101.27 101.28 101.29 101.30 102.1 102.2
102.3 102.4 102.5 102.6 102.7 102.8 102.9 102.10
102.11 102.12 102.13 102.14 102.15 102.16 102.17 102.18 102.19 102.20 102.21 102.22 102.23 102.24 102.25 102.26 102.27 102.28 102.29 102.30 102.31 102.32 102.33 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 103.5 103.6 103.7 103.8 103.9 103.10 103.11
103.12 103.13 103.14 103.15 103.16 103.17 103.18 103.19 103.20 103.21 103.22 103.23 103.24 103.25 103.26 103.27 103.28 103.29 103.30 103.31 103.32 103.33 103.34 103.35 104.1 104.2 104.3 104.4 104.5 104.6 104.7 104.8
104.9 104.10 104.11 104.12 104.13 104.14 104.15 104.16 104.17 104.18 104.19 104.20 104.21 104.22 104.23 104.24 104.25 104.26 104.27 104.28
104.29 104.30 104.31 104.32 104.33 105.1 105.2 105.3 105.4 105.5 105.6 105.7 105.8 105.9 105.10 105.11 105.12 105.13 105.14 105.15 105.16 105.17 105.18 105.19
105.20 105.21
105.22 105.23 105.24 105.25 105.26 105.27 105.28 105.29 105.30 105.31 105.32 105.33 106.1 106.2 106.3 106.4 106.5 106.6 106.7 106.8 106.9 106.10 106.11
106.12 106.13 106.14
106.15 106.16 106.17 106.18 106.19 106.20 106.21 106.22 106.23 106.24 106.25
106.26 106.27 106.28
106.29 106.30 106.31 106.32 107.1 107.2 107.3 107.4 107.5 107.6 107.7 107.8 107.9 107.10 107.11 107.12 107.13 107.14 107.15 107.16 107.17 107.18 107.19 107.20 107.21 107.22 107.23 107.24 107.25 107.26 107.27
107.28 107.29 107.30
108.1 108.2 108.3 108.4 108.5 108.6 108.7 108.8 108.9 108.10 108.11 108.12 108.13 108.14 108.15 108.16 108.17 108.18 108.19 108.20 108.21 108.22 108.23
108.24 108.25
108.26 108.27 108.28 108.29 108.30 108.31 108.32 108.33 108.34 109.1 109.2 109.3 109.4 109.5 109.6 109.7 109.8 109.9 109.10 109.11 109.12 109.13
109.14 109.15 109.16 109.17 109.18 109.19 109.20 109.21 109.22 109.23 109.24 109.25 109.26 109.27 109.28 109.29 109.30 109.31 109.32 110.1 110.2 110.3 110.4 110.5 110.6
110.7 110.8 110.9 110.10 110.11 110.12 110.13 110.14 110.15 110.16 110.17 110.18 110.19 110.20 110.21 110.22
110.23 110.24
110.25 110.26 110.27 110.28 110.29 110.30 110.31 110.32 111.1 111.2 111.3 111.4 111.5 111.6 111.7 111.8 111.9 111.10 111.11 111.12 111.13 111.14 111.15 111.16 111.17 111.18 111.19 111.20 111.21 111.22
111.23 111.24 111.25 111.26 111.27 111.28 111.29 111.30 111.31
112.1 112.2 112.3 112.4 112.5 112.6 112.7
112.8 112.9
112.10 112.11 112.12 112.13 112.14 112.15 112.16
112.17 112.18 112.19 112.20 112.21 112.22 112.23 112.24 112.25 112.26 112.27 112.28 112.29 112.30 112.31 112.32 112.33
113.1 113.2 113.3 113.4 113.5
113.6 113.7 113.8 113.9 113.10 113.11 113.12 113.13 113.14 113.15
113.16 113.17 113.18 113.19 113.20 113.21
113.22 113.23 113.24 113.25 113.26 113.27 113.28 113.29 113.30 113.31 114.1 114.2 114.3 114.4 114.5 114.6 114.7 114.8 114.9 114.10 114.11 114.12 114.13 114.14 114.15 114.16 114.17 114.18
114.19 114.20 114.21
114.22 114.23 114.24
114.25 114.26 114.27 114.28 114.29 114.30
115.1 115.2
115.3 115.4 115.5 115.6 115.7 115.8 115.9 115.10 115.11 115.12 115.13 115.14 115.15 115.16 115.17 115.18 115.19 115.20 115.21 115.22 115.23 115.24 115.25 115.26 115.27 115.28 115.29 115.30
115.31 115.32 115.33 116.1 116.2 116.3 116.4 116.5 116.6 116.7 116.8 116.9 116.10 116.11 116.12 116.13 116.14 116.15 116.16 116.17 116.18 116.19 116.20 116.21 116.22 116.23 116.24
116.25 116.26 116.27 116.28 116.29 116.30 116.31 116.32 117.1 117.2 117.3 117.4 117.5 117.6 117.7 117.8 117.9 117.10 117.11 117.12 117.13 117.14 117.15 117.16 117.17 117.18 117.19 117.20
117.21 117.22 117.23 117.24 117.25 117.26 117.27
117.28
117.29 117.30 117.31 117.32 118.1 118.2 118.3 118.4 118.5 118.6 118.7 118.8 118.9 118.10 118.11 118.12 118.13 118.14 118.15 118.16 118.17 118.18 118.19 118.20 118.21 118.22 118.23 118.24 118.25 118.26 118.27 118.28 118.29 118.30 118.31 118.32 118.33 119.1 119.2 119.3 119.4 119.5 119.6 119.7 119.8 119.9 119.10 119.11 119.12 119.13 119.14 119.15 119.16 119.17 119.18 119.19 119.20 119.21 119.22 119.23 119.24
119.25
119.26 119.27 119.28 119.29 119.30 119.31 120.1 120.2 120.3 120.4
120.5
120.6 120.7 120.8 120.9 120.10 120.11 120.12 120.13 120.14 120.15 120.16 120.17 120.18 120.19 120.20 120.21 120.22 120.23 120.24 120.25 120.26 120.27 120.28 120.29 120.30 121.1 121.2 121.3 121.4 121.5 121.6 121.7 121.8 121.9 121.10 121.11 121.12 121.13 121.14 121.15 121.16 121.17 121.18 121.19 121.20 121.21 121.22 121.23 121.24 121.25 121.26 121.27 121.28 121.29 121.30 121.31 122.1 122.2 122.3 122.4 122.5 122.6 122.7 122.8 122.9 122.10 122.11 122.12 122.13 122.14 122.15 122.16
122.17 122.18 122.19 122.20 122.21 122.22 122.23 122.24 122.25 122.26 122.27 122.28 122.29
122.30
123.1 123.2 123.3 123.4 123.5 123.6 123.7 123.8 123.9 123.10 123.11 123.12 123.13 123.14 123.15 123.16 123.17 123.18 123.19 123.20 123.21 123.22 123.23 123.24 123.25 123.26 123.27 123.28 123.29 123.30 123.31 123.32 123.33 124.1 124.2 124.3 124.4 124.5 124.6 124.7 124.8 124.9 124.10 124.11 124.12 124.13 124.14 124.15
124.16
124.17 124.18 124.19 124.20 124.21 124.22 124.23 124.24 124.25
124.26
124.27 124.28 124.29 124.30 125.1 125.2 125.3 125.4 125.5 125.6 125.7 125.8 125.9 125.10 125.11 125.12 125.13
125.14 125.15
125.16 125.17 125.18 125.19 125.20 125.21 125.22 125.23 125.24 125.25 125.26 125.27 125.28 125.29 125.30 125.31
126.1 126.2 126.3 126.4 126.5 126.6 126.7 126.8 126.9 126.10 126.11 126.12 126.13 126.14 126.15 126.16 126.17 126.18 126.19 126.20 126.21
126.22 126.23 126.24 126.25 126.26 126.27 126.28 126.29
127.1 127.2 127.3 127.4 127.5 127.6 127.7 127.8 127.9 127.10 127.11 127.12 127.13 127.14 127.15 127.16 127.17 127.18 127.19 127.20 127.21 127.22 127.23 127.24 127.25 127.26 127.27 127.28 127.29 127.30 127.31
128.1
128.2 128.3 128.4 128.5 128.6 128.7 128.8 128.9 128.10 128.11 128.12 128.13 128.14 128.15 128.16 128.17 128.18 128.19 128.20 128.21 128.22 128.23
128.24 128.25 128.26 128.27 128.28 128.29 128.30 128.31 129.1 129.2 129.3 129.4 129.5 129.6 129.7 129.8 129.9 129.10 129.11 129.12
129.13
129.14 129.15 129.16 129.17 129.18 129.19 129.20 129.21 129.22 129.23 129.24 129.25 129.26 129.27 129.28 129.29 129.30 129.31 129.32 129.33 130.1 130.2 130.3 130.4 130.5 130.6 130.7 130.8 130.9
130.10
130.11 130.12 130.13 130.14 130.15 130.16
130.17 130.18 130.19 130.20 130.21 130.22 130.23 130.24 130.25 130.26
130.27 130.28 130.29 130.30 131.1 131.2 131.3 131.4 131.5 131.6
131.7 131.8 131.9 131.10 131.11
131.12 131.13
131.14 131.15
131.16 131.17 131.18 131.19 131.20 131.21 131.22 131.23 131.24 131.25 131.26
131.27 131.28 132.1 132.2 132.3 132.4 132.5 132.6 132.7 132.8
132.9 132.10 132.11 132.12 132.13 132.14 132.15 132.16 132.17
132.18 132.19 132.20 132.21 132.22 132.23 132.24 132.25 132.26 132.27 132.28 132.29 132.30 133.1 133.2 133.3 133.4 133.5 133.6 133.7 133.8 133.9 133.10 133.11 133.12 133.13 133.14 133.15 133.16 133.17 133.18 133.19 133.20 133.21 133.22 133.23 133.24 133.25
133.26 133.27 133.28 133.29 133.30 133.31 133.32 133.33 133.34 134.1 134.2 134.3 134.4 134.5 134.6 134.7 134.8 134.9 134.10 134.11 134.12 134.13 134.14 134.15 134.16 134.17 134.18 134.19 134.20 134.21 134.22 134.23 134.24 134.25 134.26 134.27 134.28 134.29 134.30 134.31 134.32 134.33 134.34 135.1 135.2 135.3 135.4 135.5 135.6 135.7 135.8 135.9 135.10 135.11 135.12 135.13 135.14 135.15 135.16 135.17 135.18 135.19 135.20 135.21 135.22
135.23
135.24 135.25 135.26 135.27 135.28 135.29 135.30 135.31 135.32 135.33 136.1 136.2 136.3 136.4 136.5 136.6 136.7 136.8 136.9 136.10 136.11 136.12 136.13 136.14 136.15 136.16 136.17 136.18 136.19 136.20
136.21 136.22
136.23 136.24 136.25 136.26 136.27 136.28 136.29 136.30 136.31 136.32 136.33 137.1 137.2 137.3 137.4 137.5 137.6 137.7 137.8 137.9 137.10 137.11
137.12 137.13 137.14 137.15 137.16
137.17 137.18 137.19 137.20 137.21 137.22
137.23 137.24 137.25 137.26 137.27 137.28 137.29 137.30 137.31 137.32 137.33 138.1 138.2 138.3 138.4 138.5 138.6 138.7 138.8 138.9 138.10 138.11 138.12 138.13 138.14 138.15 138.16 138.17 138.18 138.19 138.20 138.21 138.22 138.23 138.24 138.25 138.26 138.27 138.28 138.29 138.30 138.31 139.1 139.2 139.3 139.4 139.5 139.6 139.7
139.8 139.9
139.10 139.11 139.12 139.13 139.14 139.15 139.16 139.17 139.18
139.19 139.20 139.21 139.22 139.23 139.24 139.25 139.26 139.27
139.28
139.29 139.30 139.31 140.1 140.2 140.3 140.4 140.5 140.6 140.7 140.8 140.9
140.10 140.11 140.12 140.13 140.14 140.15 140.16 140.17 140.18 140.19 140.20 140.21 140.22 140.23 140.24 140.25 140.26 140.27 140.28 140.29 140.30 140.31 140.32 140.33 141.1 141.2 141.3 141.4 141.5 141.6 141.7 141.8 141.9 141.10 141.11 141.12 141.13 141.14 141.15 141.16 141.17
141.18 141.19 141.20 141.21 141.22 141.23 141.24 141.25 141.26 141.27 141.28 141.29 141.30 141.31 141.32 141.33 142.1 142.2 142.3 142.4 142.5 142.6 142.7 142.8 142.9 142.10 142.11
142.12 142.13 142.14 142.15 142.16 142.17 142.18 142.19 142.20 142.21 142.22 142.23 142.24 142.25 142.26 142.27 142.28 142.29 142.30 142.31 142.32 142.33 143.1 143.2 143.3 143.4 143.5 143.6 143.7 143.8 143.9 143.10 143.11 143.12 143.13 143.14 143.15 143.16 143.17 143.18 143.19 143.20 143.21 143.22 143.23 143.24 143.25 143.26 143.27 143.28 143.29 143.30 143.31 143.32 143.33 144.1 144.2 144.3
144.4 144.5 144.6 144.7 144.8 144.9 144.10 144.11 144.12 144.13 144.14 144.15 144.16 144.17
144.18 144.19 144.20 144.21 144.22 144.23 144.24 144.25 144.26 144.27 144.28 144.29 144.30 144.31 144.32 144.33 145.1 145.2 145.3 145.4 145.5 145.6 145.7
145.8 145.9 145.10 145.11 145.12 145.13 145.14 145.15 145.16 145.17 145.18 145.19 145.20 145.21 145.22 145.23 145.24 145.25 145.26 145.27 145.28 145.29 145.30 145.31 145.32 145.33 145.34 146.1 146.2 146.3 146.4 146.5 146.6 146.7 146.8 146.9 146.10 146.11 146.12
146.13 146.14 146.15 146.16 146.17 146.18 146.19 146.20 146.21
146.22 146.23 146.24 146.25 146.26 146.27 146.28 146.29 146.30 146.31 146.32 146.33 147.1 147.2
147.3 147.4 147.5 147.6 147.7 147.8 147.9 147.10 147.11 147.12 147.13 147.14 147.15 147.16 147.17 147.18 147.19 147.20 147.21 147.22 147.23 147.24 147.25 147.26 147.27 147.28 147.29 147.30 147.31 148.1 148.2 148.3 148.4 148.5 148.6 148.7 148.8 148.9 148.10 148.11 148.12 148.13 148.14 148.15 148.16 148.17
148.18
148.19 148.20 148.21 148.22 148.23 148.24 148.25 148.26 148.27 148.28
149.1 149.2 149.3 149.4 149.5 149.6 149.7 149.8 149.9 149.10 149.11 149.12 149.13 149.14 149.15 149.16 149.17 149.18
149.19 149.20 149.21 149.22 149.23 149.24 149.25 149.26 149.27 149.28 149.29 149.30 149.31 149.32 149.33 150.1 150.2 150.3 150.4 150.5 150.6 150.7 150.8 150.9 150.10 150.11 150.12 150.13 150.14 150.15 150.16 150.17 150.18 150.19 150.20 150.21 150.22 150.23 150.24 150.25 150.26 150.27 150.28 150.29 150.30 150.31 150.32 151.1 151.2 151.3 151.4 151.5 151.6
151.7
151.8 151.9 151.10 151.11 151.12 151.13 151.14 151.15 151.16
151.17 151.18 151.19 151.20 151.21 151.22 151.23
151.24 151.25 151.26 151.27 151.28 151.29 151.30 151.31 151.32 152.1 152.2 152.3 152.4 152.5
152.6 152.7 152.8 152.9 152.10 152.11 152.12 152.13 152.14 152.15 152.16 152.17 152.18 152.19 152.20 152.21 152.22 152.23
152.24
152.25 152.26 152.27 152.28 152.29 152.30 152.31 153.1 153.2 153.3 153.4 153.5 153.6 153.7 153.8
153.9 153.10 153.11 153.12 153.13 153.14 153.15 153.16 153.17 153.18 153.19
153.20 153.21 153.22 153.23 153.24 153.25 153.26 153.27 153.28 153.29 153.30 153.31 153.32 154.1 154.2 154.3 154.4 154.5 154.6 154.7 154.8 154.9 154.10 154.11 154.12 154.13 154.14 154.15 154.16 154.17 154.18 154.19 154.20 154.21 154.22
154.23
154.24 154.25 154.26 154.27 154.28 154.29 154.30 154.31 154.32 154.33 155.1 155.2 155.3 155.4 155.5 155.6 155.7 155.8 155.9 155.10 155.11 155.12 155.13 155.14 155.15 155.16 155.17
155.18 155.19 155.20 155.21 155.22 155.23 155.24 155.25 155.26 155.27 155.28 155.29 155.30 155.31 155.32 155.33 156.1 156.2 156.3 156.4 156.5 156.6 156.7 156.8 156.9 156.10 156.11 156.12 156.13 156.14 156.15 156.16 156.17 156.18 156.19 156.20 156.21 156.22
156.23 156.24 156.25 156.26 156.27 156.28 156.29 156.30 156.31 156.32 156.33 156.34 157.1 157.2 157.3 157.4 157.5 157.6 157.7 157.8 157.9 157.10 157.11 157.12 157.13 157.14
157.15 157.16 157.17 157.18 157.19 157.20 157.21 157.22 157.23 157.24 157.25 157.26 157.27 157.28 157.29 157.30 157.31 157.32 157.33 158.1 158.2
158.3
158.4 158.5 158.6 158.7 158.8 158.9 158.10 158.11 158.12 158.13 158.14 158.15
158.16 158.17 158.18 158.19 158.20 158.21 158.22 158.23 158.24 158.25 158.26
158.27 158.28 158.29 158.30 158.31 158.32 159.1 159.2 159.3 159.4 159.5 159.6 159.7 159.8 159.9 159.10 159.11 159.12 159.13 159.14
159.15 159.16 159.17
159.18 159.19 159.20 159.21 159.22 159.23 159.24 159.25 159.26 159.27 159.28 159.29 159.30
159.31 159.32 159.33
160.1 160.2 160.3 160.4 160.5 160.6 160.7 160.8 160.9 160.10 160.11 160.12 160.13 160.14 160.15 160.16 160.17 160.18 160.19
160.20
160.21 160.22 160.23 160.24 160.25 160.26 160.27 160.28 160.29 160.30 160.31 160.32 161.1 161.2 161.3 161.4 161.5 161.6 161.7 161.8 161.9 161.10 161.11 161.12 161.13 161.14 161.15 161.16 161.17 161.18 161.19 161.20 161.21 161.22 161.23 161.24 161.25 161.26 161.27 161.28 161.29 161.30 161.31 161.32 161.33 161.34
161.35
162.1 162.2 162.3 162.4 162.5 162.6 162.7 162.8 162.9 162.10 162.11 162.12 162.13 162.14 162.15 162.16 162.17 162.18 162.19
162.20 162.21 162.22 162.23 162.24 162.25 162.26 162.27 162.28 162.29 162.30 162.31 162.32 163.1 163.2 163.3 163.4 163.5 163.6 163.7 163.8 163.9 163.10
163.11
163.12 163.13 163.14 163.15 163.16 163.17 163.18 163.19 163.20 163.21 163.22 163.23 163.24 163.25 163.26 163.27 163.28 163.29 163.30
163.31
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167.29 167.30 167.31 167.32 168.1 168.2 168.3 168.4 168.5 168.6 168.7 168.8 168.9 168.10 168.11 168.12 168.13
168.14 168.15 168.16 168.17 168.18 168.19 168.20
168.21 168.22 168.23 168.24 168.25 168.26 168.27 168.28 168.29 168.30 168.31 168.32 168.33 169.1 169.2 169.3 169.4 169.5 169.6 169.7
169.8 169.9 169.10 169.11 169.12 169.13 169.14 169.15 169.16 169.17 169.18 169.19 169.20 169.21 169.22 169.23 169.24 169.25 169.26 169.27 169.28 169.29
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171.3 171.4 171.5 171.6 171.7 171.8 171.9 171.10 171.11 171.12 171.13 171.14 171.15 171.16 171.17 171.18 171.19 171.20 171.21 171.22 171.23 171.24 171.25 171.26 171.27 171.28 171.29 171.30 171.31 171.32 172.1 172.2 172.3 172.4 172.5 172.6
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176.20 176.21 176.22 176.23 176.24 176.25
176.26 176.27 176.28 176.29 176.30 176.31 176.32 176.33 177.1 177.2 177.3 177.4 177.5 177.6 177.7 177.8 177.9 177.10
177.11 177.12 177.13 177.14
177.15 177.16 177.17 177.18 177.19 177.20 177.21 177.22 177.23 177.24 177.25 177.26 177.27 177.28 177.29 177.30 178.1 178.2 178.3 178.4 178.5 178.6 178.7 178.8 178.9 178.10 178.11 178.12 178.13 178.14 178.15 178.16 178.17 178.18 178.19 178.20
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179.4
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180.9
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180.24 180.25 180.26 180.27 180.28 180.29 180.30 180.31 181.1 181.2 181.3 181.4 181.5 181.6 181.7 181.8 181.9 181.10 181.11 181.12 181.13 181.14 181.15 181.16 181.17 181.18 181.19 181.20 181.21 181.22
181.23 181.24 181.25 181.26 181.27 181.28 181.29 181.30 182.1 182.2 182.3 182.4 182.5 182.6 182.7 182.8 182.9 182.10 182.11 182.12 182.13 182.14
182.15 182.16 182.17 182.18 182.19 182.20 182.21 182.22 182.23 182.24 182.25 182.26 182.27 182.28 182.29 182.30 182.31 182.32 183.1 183.2 183.3 183.4 183.5 183.6 183.7 183.8 183.9 183.10 183.11 183.12 183.13 183.14 183.15
183.16 183.17 183.18 183.19 183.20 183.21 183.22 183.23
183.24 183.25
183.26 183.27 183.28 183.29 183.30 183.31 183.32 183.33 184.1 184.2 184.3 184.4 184.5
184.6 184.7
184.8 184.9 184.10 184.11 184.12 184.13 184.14
184.15 184.16
184.17 184.18 184.19 184.20 184.21 184.22 184.23 184.24
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184.26 184.27 184.28 184.29 184.30 184.31 185.1 185.2 185.3 185.4 185.5 185.6 185.7 185.8 185.9 185.10 185.11 185.12 185.13 185.14
185.15
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185.26 185.27 185.28 185.29 185.30 185.31 185.32 185.33 186.1 186.2 186.3 186.4 186.5 186.6 186.7 186.8 186.9
186.10
186.11 186.12 186.13 186.14 186.15 186.16 186.17
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186.19 186.20 186.21 186.22 186.23 186.24 186.25 186.26 186.27 186.28 186.29 186.30 186.31 187.1 187.2 187.3 187.4 187.5 187.6 187.7
187.8 187.9 187.10 187.11 187.12 187.13 187.14 187.15 187.16 187.17 187.18 187.19 187.20 187.21 187.22 187.23 187.24 187.25 187.26 187.27 187.28
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187.30 187.31 187.32 187.33 188.1 188.2 188.3 188.4 188.5 188.6 188.7 188.8 188.9 188.10 188.11 188.12 188.13 188.14 188.15
188.16 188.17 188.18 188.19 188.20 188.21 188.22 188.23 188.24 188.25 188.26 188.27 188.28
189.1 189.2 189.3 189.4 189.5
189.6 189.7 189.8 189.9 189.10 189.11 189.12 189.13 189.14 189.15 189.16 189.17 189.18 189.19 189.20 189.21 189.22 189.23 189.24 189.25 189.26 189.27 189.28 189.29 189.30 189.31 190.1 190.2 190.3 190.4 190.5 190.6 190.7 190.8 190.9
190.10 190.11 190.12 190.13 190.14 190.15 190.16 190.17 190.18 190.19 190.20 190.21 190.22 190.23 190.24
190.25 190.26 190.27 190.28 190.29 190.30 190.31 190.32 190.33 191.1 191.2 191.3 191.4 191.5 191.6 191.7 191.8 191.9 191.10 191.11
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191.13 191.14 191.15 191.16 191.17 191.18 191.19 191.20 191.21 191.22 191.23 191.24 191.25 191.26 191.27 191.28 191.29 191.30 191.31 191.32 192.1 192.2 192.3 192.4 192.5 192.6 192.7 192.8 192.9 192.10
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192.23 192.24
A bill for an act
relating to state government operations; establishing a biennial budget;
appropriating money for the legislature, certain constitutional offices and state
agencies, the Minnesota Historical Society, the Minnesota Humanities Center,
certain retirement accounts, certain offices, departments, boards, commissions,
councils, general contingent account, and tort claims; transferring money; raising
fees; making changes to policy provisions for state government operations and
local government policy; modifying state personnel management policies;
modifying business filing and fraud policies; making changes to certain licensing
boards; making technical changes; repealing provisions; modifying various laws
related to election administration; modifying voting and absentee voting
requirements and procedures; formalizing the election reporting system; modifying
special election provisions; clarifying terminology; modifying campaign finance
definitions; establishing and modifying disclaimer requirements; modifying laws
on transition expenses; modifying statement of economic interest requirements;
authorizing rulemaking; repealing the voting equipment grant account; requiring
reports and publications; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 3.06; 3.099,
subdivision 3; 3.303, subdivision 3; 3.305, subdivisions 1, 9; 3.971, subdivisions
2, 8a, 9, by adding a subdivision; 10A.01, subdivisions 21, 22, 26, 26b, by adding
a subdivision; 10A.04, subdivision 4; 10A.06; 10A.09, subdivision 1; 10A.20, by
adding a subdivision; 11A.07, subdivisions 4, 4b; 11A.24, by adding a subdivision;
13.04, subdivision 4; 13.485, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 13D.02,
subdivisions 1, 4; 14.48, subdivisions 1, 2; 14.62, subdivisions 1, 2a, by adding a
subdivision; 15A.082, subdivisions 3, 7; 16A.057, subdivision 5; 16A.103,
subdivision 1a; 16A.152, subdivision 8; 16A.28, subdivision 3; 16B.055,
subdivision 1; 16B.335, subdivision 2; 16B.48, subdivision 4; 16B.54, subdivision
2; 16B.97, subdivision 1; 16B.98, subdivisions 1, 4, 5, by adding a subdivision;
16B.981, subdivision 4; 16B.991, subdivision 2; 16C.05, subdivision 2, by adding
a subdivision; 16C.137, subdivision 2; 16C.16, subdivisions 2, 6, 6a, 7; 16D.09,
subdivision 1; 43A.01, subdivision 3; 43A.02, subdivision 14; 43A.04, subdivisions
1, 4, 8; 43A.05, subdivision 3; 43A.08, subdivisions 1a, 4; 43A.11, subdivision 9;
43A.121; 43A.15, subdivisions 4, 7, 12, 14; 43A.17, subdivision 5; 43A.18,
subdivision 2; 43A.181, subdivision 1; 43A.1815; 43A.19, subdivision 1; 43A.23,
subdivisions 1, 2; 43A.24, subdivisions 1a, 2; 43A.27, subdivisions 2, 3; 43A.33,
subdivision 3; 43A.346, subdivisions 2, 6; 43A.36, subdivision 1; 43A.421;
117.036, subdivision 2; 151.741, subdivision 5; 155A.23, by adding a subdivision;
155A.27, subdivision 2; 155A.2705, subdivision 3; 155A.30, subdivision 2;
181.931, by adding subdivisions; 181.932, subdivision 1; 201.054, subdivisions
1, 2; 201.056; 201.061, subdivisions 1, 3, 3a, 4, 5, 7; 201.071, subdivisions 1, 4;
201.091, subdivisions 5, 8; 201.121, subdivisions 1, 3; 201.13, subdivision 3;
201.14; 201.161, subdivisions 4, 5, 8; 201.162; 201.225, subdivisions 2, 5; 201.275;
203B.04, subdivisions 1, 4; 203B.06, subdivision 4; 203B.07, subdivisions 1, 3;
203B.08, subdivisions 1, 3; 203B.081, subdivision 4; 203B.121, subdivisions 4,
5; 203B.17, subdivision 3; 203B.23, subdivision 2; 203B.29, subdivisions 1, 2;
203B.30, subdivisions 2, 3; 204B.06, subdivisions 1, 1b; 204B.07, subdivision 2;
204B.09, subdivisions 1a, 2, 3; 204B.14, subdivisions 2, 4a; 204B.16, subdivisions
1a, 4; 204B.175, subdivision 3; 204B.19, subdivision 5; 204B.24; 204B.25,
subdivision 1; 204B.28, subdivision 2; 204B.44; 204B.45, subdivision 2; 204C.05,
subdivision 2; 204C.06, subdivisions 1, 2, 6; 204C.08, subdivision 1d; 204C.09,
subdivision 1; 204C.10; 204C.15, subdivisions 2, 3; 204C.24, subdivision 1;
204C.32, subdivision 1; 204C.33, subdivision 1; 204D.19, subdivisions 1, 2, 3;
204D.195; 205.13, subdivisions 1, 1a; 205A.06, subdivisions 1, 1a; 205A.11,
subdivision 2; 206.83; 206.845, subdivision 1; 211A.02, subdivisions 1, 2; 211B.20,
subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 211B.32, subdivision 4; 211B.35,
subdivision 2; 222.37, subdivision 1; 240.131, subdivision 7; 326.05; 326.10,
subdivisions 1, 2, 10; 326.111, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, by adding a subdivision;
326A.03, subdivision 6, by adding subdivisions; 326A.14; 331A.10, subdivision
2; 349A.01, by adding a subdivision; 349A.06, subdivisions 2, 4, 11; 367.36,
subdivision 1; 368.47; 375.20; 383B.041, subdivision 5; 383C.035; 412.02,
subdivision 3; 412.341, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 412.591, subdivision
3; 414.09, subdivision 3; 447.32, subdivision 4; 471.6985, subdivision 2; 477A.017,
subdivision 3; 609.48, subdivision 1; Laws 1992, chapter 534, sections 7,
subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 8, subdivision 2; 10, subdivision 4; 16; Laws 2023, chapter
53, article 17, section 2, subdivision 1; Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, sections
11, subdivision 2; 13; 47; Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 67, section 6; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 1; 5; 6; 8; 10A; 13; 15; 204B;
211B; 300; 383A; 471; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 3.8842; 3.8845;
16A.90; 16B.328, subdivision 2; 16B.356; 16B.357; 16B.358; 16B.359; 16B.45;
16C.36; 43A.315; 43A.317, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12; 43A.318,
subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5; 204B.25, subdivision 3; 206.57, subdivision 5b; 206.95;
211B.06; 211B.08; 383C.07; 383C.74, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; Laws 2019, First
Special Session chapter 3, article 2, section 34, as amended; Laws 2022, chapter
50, article 3, section 2; Minnesota Rules, part 1105.7900, item D.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
ARTICLE 1
STATE GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS APPROPRIATIONS
Section 1. new text begin STATE GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin
The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the agencies
and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the general fund,
or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each purpose.
The figures "2026" and "2027" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under
them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or June 30, 2027, respectively.
"The first year" is fiscal year 2026. "The second year" is fiscal year 2027. "The biennium"
is fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
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APPROPRIATIONS new text end |
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Available for the Year new text end |
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Ending June 30 new text end |
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2026 new text end |
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2027 new text end |
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Sec. 2. new text begin LEGISLATURE
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
112,970,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
114,534,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions. The base for this appropriation
is $112,818,000 in fiscal year 2028 and each
fiscal year thereafter.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Senate
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new text begin
38,238,000 new text end |
new text begin
39,690,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
House of Representatives
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new text begin
42,375,000 new text end |
new text begin
41,163,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $39,437,000
in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year
thereafter.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin
Legislative Coordinating Commission
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new text begin
32,357,000 new text end |
new text begin
33,681,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $33,691,000
in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year
thereafter.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Legislative Auditor.new text end $12,365,000 the first
year and $12,857,000 the second year are for
the Office of the Legislative Auditor. The base
for this appropriation is $12,867,000 in fiscal
year 2028 and each fiscal year thereafter.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Revisor of Statutes.new text end $9,094,000 the first year
and $9,466,000 the second year are for the
Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Legislative Reference Library.new text end $2,278,000
the first year and $2,369,000 the second year
are for the Legislative Reference Library.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Legislative Budget Office.new text end $2,800,000 the
first year and $2,965,000 the second year are
for the Legislative Budget Office.
new text end
Sec. 3. new text begin GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
9,231,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
9,231,000 new text end |
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new text begin
(a) $19,000 each year is for necessary
expenses in the normal performance of the
governor's and lieutenant governor's duties for
which no other reimbursement is provided.
new text end
new text begin
(b) By September 1 of each year, the
commissioner of management and budget shall
report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over state government finance any
personnel costs incurred by the Offices of the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor that were
supported by appropriations to other agencies
during the previous fiscal year. The Office of
the Governor shall inform the chairs and
ranking minority members of the committees
before initiating any interagency agreements.
new text end
Sec. 4. new text begin STATE AUDITOR
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
15,634,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
16,247,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $16,163,000
in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year
thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 5. new text begin ATTORNEY GENERAL
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
48,875,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
47,684,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2026 new text end |
new text begin
2027 new text end |
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
45,459,000 new text end |
new text begin
44,268,000 new text end |
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new text begin
State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
3,021,000 new text end |
new text begin
3,021,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Environmental new text end |
new text begin
145,000 new text end |
new text begin
145,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Remediation new text end |
new text begin
250,000 new text end |
new text begin
250,000 new text end |
new text begin
The general fund base for this appropriation
is $43,909,000 in fiscal year 2029 and each
fiscal year thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 6. new text begin SECRETARY OF STATE
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
10,045,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
9,929,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $9,859,000
in fiscal year 2028 and $9,929,000 in fiscal
year 2029.
new text end
Sec. 7. new text begin CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
2,579,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
1,846,000 new text end |
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new text begin
$760,000 the first year is to pay fees and
expenses if an order granting plaintiff's motion
for them is filed in Minnesota Chamber of
Commerce v. Choi (23-CV-02015). The board
must pay, on behalf of all defendants, all fees
and expenses awarded to the plaintiff.
new text end
Sec. 8. new text begin STATE BOARD OF INVESTMENT
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
139,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
139,000 new text end |
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Sec. 9. new text begin ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
11,110,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
11,709,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2026 new text end |
new text begin
2027 new text end |
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
705,000 new text end |
new text begin
715,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Workers' Compensation new text end |
new text begin
10,405,000 new text end |
new text begin
10,994,000 new text end |
Sec. 10. new text begin INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
10,939,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
11,150,000 new text end |
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new text begin
During the biennium ending June 30, 2027,
the Department of Information Technology
Services must not charge fees to a public
noncommercial educational television
broadcast station eligible for funding under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 129D, for access
to the state broadcast infrastructure. If the
access fees not charged to public
noncommercial educational television
broadcast stations total more than $400,000
for the biennium, the office may charge for
access fees in excess of these amounts.
new text end
Sec. 11. new text begin ADMINISTRATION
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
36,849,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
37,166,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $36,666,000
in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year
thereafter. The amounts that may be spent for
each purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Government and Citizen Services
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new text begin
17,367,000 new text end |
new text begin
17,644,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $17,646,000
in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year
thereafter.
new text end
new text begin
Council on Developmental Disabilities.
$222,000 each year is for the Council on
Developmental Disabilities.
new text end
new text begin
State Agency Accommodation
Reimbursement. $200,000 each year may be
transferred to the accommodation account
established in Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.4805.
new text end
new text begin
Office of Enterprise Translations.
$1,010,000 each year is for the Office of
Enterprise Translations. Of this amount,
$100,000 each year may be transferred to the
language access service account established
in Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.373.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Strategic Management Services
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new text begin
2,676,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,716,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin
Fiscal Agent
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new text begin
16,806,000 new text end |
new text begin
16,806,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $16,304,000
in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year
thereafter. The appropriations under this
subdivision are to the commissioner of
administration for the purposes specified.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin In Lieu of Rent.new text end $12,102,000 each year is for
space costs of the legislature and veterans
organizations, ceremonial space, and
statutorily free space. The base for this
appropriation is $11,600,000 in fiscal year
2028 and each fiscal year thereafter.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Public Television.new text end (a) $1,550,000 each year
is for matching grants for public television.
new text end
new text begin
(b) $250,000 each year is for public television
equipment grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 129D.13.
new text end
new text begin
(c) $500,000 each year is for block grants to
public television under Minnesota Statutes,
section 129D.13. Of this amount, up to three
percent is for the commissioner of
administration to administer the grants.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The commissioner of administration must
consider the recommendations of the
Minnesota Public Television Association
before allocating the amounts appropriated in
paragraphs (a) and (b) for equipment or
matching grants.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Public Radio.new text end (a) $1,242,000 each year is for
community service grants to public
educational radio stations. This appropriation
may be used to disseminate emergency
information in foreign languages. Any
unencumbered balance does not cancel at the
end of the first year and is available for the
second year. The Association of Minnesota
Public Educational Radio Stations may use up
to four percent of this appropriation for costs
that are directly related to and necessary for
the administration of these grants.
new text end
new text begin
(b) $142,000 each year is for equipment grants
to public educational radio stations. This
appropriation may be used for the repair,
rental, purchase, upgrades of equipment and
software, including computer software,
applications, firmware, and equipment under
$500.
new text end
new text begin
(c) $1,020,000 each year is for equipment
grants to Minnesota Public Radio, Inc.,
including upgrades to Minnesota's Emergency
Alert and AMBER Alert Systems.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The appropriations in paragraphs (a) to (c)
may not be used for indirect costs claimed by
an institution or governing body.
new text end
new text begin
(e) The commissioner of administration must
consider the recommendations of the
Association of Minnesota Public Educational
Radio Stations before awarding grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.14, using
the appropriations in paragraphs (a) and (b).
No grantee is eligible for a grant unless they
are a member of the Association of Minnesota
Public Educational Radio Stations on or before
July 1, 2025.
new text end
new text begin
(f) Any unencumbered balance remaining the
first year for grants to public television or
public radio stations does not cancel and is
available for the second year.
new text end
Sec. 12. new text begin CAPITOL AREA ARCHITECTURAL
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
464,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
472,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 13. new text begin MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
52,114,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
52,312,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 14. new text begin REVENUE
|
||||||
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
215,661,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
216,973,000 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
2026 new text end |
new text begin
2027 new text end |
|
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
211,401,000 new text end |
new text begin
212,713,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
1,760,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,760,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Highway User Tax Distribution new text end |
new text begin
2,195,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,195,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Environmental new text end |
new text begin
305,000 new text end |
new text begin
305,000 new text end |
new text begin
The general fund base for this appropriation
is $212,651,000 in fiscal year 2028 and each
fiscal year thereafter.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Tax System Management
|
new text begin
179,876,000 new text end |
new text begin
180,453,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
175,616,000 new text end |
new text begin
176,193,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
1,760,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,760,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Highway User Tax Distribution new text end |
new text begin
2,195,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,195,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Environmental new text end |
new text begin
305,000 new text end |
new text begin
305,000 new text end |
new text begin
The general fund base for this appropriation
is $176,131,000 in fiscal year 2028 and each
fiscal year thereafter.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Taxpayer Assistance and Tax Credit
Outreach Grants.new text end (a) $1,250,000 each year
is for taxpayer assistance grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.21,
subdivision 3. The unencumbered balance in
the first year does not cancel but is available
for the second year.
new text end
new text begin
(b) $1,500,000 each year is for tax credit
outreach grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 270C.21, subdivision 4.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Debt Collection Management
|
new text begin
35,785,000 new text end |
new text begin
36,520,000 new text end |
||||
Sec. 15. new text begin GAMBLING CONTROL
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
6,334,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
6,334,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
These appropriations are from the lawful
gambling regulation account in the special
revenue fund.
new text end
Sec. 16. new text begin RACING COMMISSION
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
954,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
954,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
These appropriations are from the racing and
card playing regulation accounts in the special
revenue fund.
new text end
Sec. 17. new text begin STATE LOTTERY
|
||||||
new text begin
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
349A.10, subdivision 3, the State Lottery's
operating budget must not exceed $45,000,000
in fiscal year 2026 and $45,000,000 in fiscal
year 2027.
new text end
Sec. 18. new text begin AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
401,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
411,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 19. new text begin COUNCIL FOR MINNESOTANS OF
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
828,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
840,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 20. new text begin COUNCIL ON LATINO AFFAIRS
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
743,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
755,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 21. new text begin COUNCIL ON ASIAN-PACIFIC
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
655,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
665,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 22. new text begin COUNCIL ON LGBTQIA2S+
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
557,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
565,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 23. new text begin INDIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
1,381,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
1,402,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 24. new text begin MINNESOTA HISTORICAL
|
||||||
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
26,763,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
27,076,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Operations and Programs
|
new text begin
26,442,000 new text end |
new text begin
26,755,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
138.668, the Minnesota Historical Society may
not charge a fee for its general tours at the
Capitol, but may charge fees for special
programs other than general tours.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Fiscal Agent
|
new text begin
321,000 new text end |
new text begin
321,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
(a) Global Minnesota new text end |
new text begin
39,000 new text end |
new text begin
39,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
(b) Minnesota Air National Guard Museum new text end |
new text begin
17,000 new text end |
new text begin
17,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
(c) Hockey Hall of Fame new text end |
new text begin
100,000 new text end |
new text begin
100,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
(d) Farmamerica new text end |
new text begin
115,000 new text end |
new text begin
115,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
(e) Minnesota Military Museum new text end |
new text begin
50,000 new text end |
new text begin
50,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
Any unencumbered balance remaining in this
subdivision the first year does not cancel but
is available for the second year of the
biennium.
new text end
Sec. 25. new text begin BOARD OF THE ARTS
|
||||||
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
7,798,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
7,808,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Operations and Services
|
new text begin
859,000 new text end |
new text begin
869,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Grants Program
|
new text begin
4,800,000 new text end |
new text begin
4,800,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin
Regional Arts Councils
|
new text begin
2,139,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,139,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
Any unencumbered balance remaining in this
section the first year does not cancel, but is
available for the second year.
new text end
new text begin
Money appropriated in this section and
distributed as grants may only be spent on
projects located in Minnesota. A recipient of
a grant funded by an appropriation in this
section must not use more than ten percent of
the total grant for costs related to travel outside
the state of Minnesota.
new text end
Sec. 26. new text begin MINNESOTA HUMANITIES
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
970,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
970,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
$500,000 each year is for Healthy Eating, Here
at Home grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 138.912. No more than three percent
of the appropriation may be used for the
nonprofit administration of the program.
new text end
Sec. 27. new text begin BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
873,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
887,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 28. new text begin BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
928,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
943,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 29. new text begin BOARD OF COSMETOLOGIST
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
3,659,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
3,716,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 30. new text begin BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
459,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
466,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 31. new text begin CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
55,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
-0- new text end |
||
new text begin
$55,000 the first year is to integrate the transit
assistance program into the MNbenefits web
portal under article 2, section 66.
new text end
Sec. 32. new text begin GENERAL CONTINGENT
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
2,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
500,000 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
2026 new text end |
new text begin
2027 new text end |
|
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
1,500,000 new text end |
new text begin
-0- new text end |
|
new text begin
State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
400,000 new text end |
new text begin
400,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Workers' Compensation new text end |
new text begin
100,000 new text end |
new text begin
100,000 new text end |
new text begin
(a) The general fund base for this
appropriation is $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2028
and each even-numbered fiscal year thereafter.
The base is $0 for fiscal year 2029 and each
odd-numbered fiscal year thereafter.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The appropriations in this section may only
be spent with the approval of the governor
after consultation with the Legislative
Advisory Commission pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, section 3.30.
new text end
new text begin
(c) If an appropriation in this section for either
year is insufficient, the appropriation for the
other year is available for it.
new text end
Sec. 33. new text begin TORT CLAIMS
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
161,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
161,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
These appropriations are to be spent by the
commissioner of management and budget
according to Minnesota Statutes, section
3.736, subdivision 7. If the appropriation for
either year is insufficient, the appropriation
for the other year is available for it.
new text end
Sec. 34. new text begin MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT
|
||||||
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
15,064,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
15,154,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Combined Legislators and
|
new text begin
9,064,000 new text end |
new text begin
9,154,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
Under Minnesota Statutes, sections 3A.03,
subdivision 2; 3A.04, subdivisions 3 and 4;
and 3A.115.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Judges Retirement Plan
|
new text begin
6,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
6,000,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
For transfer to the judges retirement fund
under Minnesota Statutes, section 490.123.
This transfer continues each fiscal year until
the judges retirement plan reaches 100 percent
funding as determined by an actuarial
valuation prepared according to Minnesota
Statutes, section 356.214.
new text end
Sec. 35. new text begin PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
25,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
25,000,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
(a) $9,000,000 each year is for direct state aid
to the public employees police and fire
retirement plan authorized under Minnesota
Statutes, section 353.65, subdivision 3b.
new text end
new text begin
(b) State payments from the general fund to
the Public Employees Retirement Association
on behalf of the former MERF division
account are $16,000,000 on September 15,
2026, and $16,000,000 on September 15,
2027. These amounts are estimated to be
needed under Minnesota Statutes, section
353.505.
new text end
Sec. 36. new text begin TEACHERS RETIREMENT
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
29,831,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
29,831,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The amounts estimated to be needed are as
follows:
new text end
new text begin
Special Direct State Aid. $27,331,000 each
year is for special direct state aid authorized
under Minnesota Statutes, section 354.436.
new text end
new text begin
Special Direct State Matching Aid.
$2,500,000 each year is for special direct state
matching aid authorized under Minnesota
Statutes, section 354.435.
new text end
Sec. 37. new text begin ST. PAUL TEACHERS RETIREMENT
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
14,827,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
14,827,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The amounts estimated to be needed for
special direct state aid to the first class city
teachers retirement fund association authorized
under Minnesota Statutes, section 354A.12,
subdivisions 3a and 3c.
new text end
Sec. 38.
Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 17, section 2, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Account established; appropriation.
(a) A Capitol Area community
vitality account is established in the special revenue fund. deleted text begin Money in the account is
appropriated to the commissioner of administration to improve the livability, economic
health, and safety of communities within the Capitol Area, provided that no funds may be
expended until a detailed program and oversight plan to govern their use, in accordance
with the spending recommendations of the Capitol Area Community Vitality Task Force
as approved by the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, has been further approved
by law.
deleted text end
(b) As used in this section, "Capitol Area" includes that part of the city of St. Paul within
the boundaries described in Minnesota Statutes, section 15B.02.
Sec. 39.
Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 11, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.Government and Citizen Services
|
39,928,000 |
19,943,000 |
||||
The base for this appropriation is $17,268,000
in fiscal year 2026 and $17,280,000 in fiscal
year 2027.
Council on Developmental Disabilities.
$222,000 each year is for the Council on
Developmental Disabilities.
State Agency Accommodation
Reimbursement. $200,000 each year may be
transferred to the accommodation account
established in Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.4805.
Disparity Study. $500,000 the first year and
$1,000,000 the second year are to conduct a
study on disparities in state procurement. This
is a onetime appropriation.
Grants Administration Oversight.
$2,411,000 the first year and $1,782,000 the
second year are for grants administration
oversight. The base for this appropriation in
fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter is
$1,581,000.
$735,000 the first year and $201,000 the
second year are for a study to develop a road
map on the need for an enterprise grants
management system and to implement the
study's recommendation. This is a onetime
appropriation.
Risk Management Fund Property
Self-Insurance. $12,500,000 the first year is
for transfer to the risk management fund under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.85. This is a
onetime appropriation.
Office of Enterprise Translations.
$1,306,000 the first year and $1,159,000 the
second year are to establish the Office of
Enterprise Translations. $250,000 each year
may be transferred to the language access
service account established in Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.373.
Capitol Mall Design Framework
Implementation. $5,000,000 the first year is
to implement the updated Capitol Mall Design
Framework, prioritizing the framework plans
identified in article 2, section 124. This
appropriation is available until deleted text begin December 31,
2024deleted text end new text begin June 30, 2027new text end .
Parking Fund. $3,255,000 the first year and
$1,085,000 the second year are for a transfer
to the state parking account to maintain the
operations of the parking and transit program
on the Capitol complex. These are onetime
transfers.
Procurement; Environmental Analysis and
Task Force. $522,000 the first year and
$367,000 the second year are to implement
the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.312.
Center for Rural Policy and Development.
$100,000 the first year is for a grant to the
Center for Rural Policy and Development.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective retroactively from July 1, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 40.
Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 13, is amended to read:
Sec. 13. MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND
|
$ |
55,356,000 |
$ |
deleted text begin
58,057,000
deleted text end
new text begin
56,357,000 new text end |
||
The base for this appropriation is $47,831,000
in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year
thereafter.
(a) $13,489,000 the first year and $14,490,000
the second year are to stabilize and secure the
state's enterprise resource planning systems.
This amount is available until June 30, 2027.
The base for this appropriation is $6,470,000
in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year
thereafter.
(b) $1,000,000 each year is for administration
and staffing of the Children's Cabinet
established in Minnesota Statutes, section
4.045.
(c) $317,000 each year is to increase the
agency's capacity to proactively raise
awareness about the capital budget process
and provide technical assistance around the
requirements associated with the capital
budget process and receiving general fund or
general obligation bond funding for capital
projects, including compliance requirements
that must be met at various stages of capital
project development, with particular focus on
nonprofits, American Indian communities, and
communities of color that have traditionally
not participated in the state capital budget
process. This appropriation may also be used
to increase the agency's capacity to coordinate
with other state agencies regarding the
administration of grant agreements, programs,
and technical assistance related to capital
projects governed by the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A, and other
applicable laws and statutes.
(d) $2,500,000 deleted text begin eachdeleted text end new text begin in fiscalnew text end year deleted text begin isdeleted text end new text begin 2024 and
$800,000 in fiscal year 2025 arenew text end for
interagency collaboration to develop data
collection standards for race, ethnicity, gender
identity, and disability status and to develop
a roadmap and timeline for implementation
of the data standards across state government.
These funds may be transferred to other
agencies to support this work and may be used
to update computer systems to accommodate
revised data collection standards. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2027.
(e) $102,000 the first year and $60,000 the
second year are for the report required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 43A.15,
subdivision 14a, and for training and content
development relating to ADA Title II,
affirmative action, equal employment
opportunity, digital accessibility, inclusion,
disability awareness, and cultural competence.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 41.
Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 47, is amended to read:
Sec. 47. ST. ANTHONY FALLS STUDY.
$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the Board of
Regents of the University of Minnesota for a geophysical study and hazard assessment of
the St. Anthony Falls area and St. Anthony Falls cutoff wall. The study must include a
field-based investigation of the cutoff wall and other subsurface structures, modeling of the
surrounding area, examination of public safety and infrastructure risks posed by potential
failure of the cutoff wall or surrounding area, and emergency response plan for identified
risks. By conducting this study, the Board of Regents does not consent to accepting liability
for the current condition or risks posed by a potential failure of the cutoff wall. By July 1,
deleted text begin 2025deleted text end new text begin 2026new text end , the Board of Regents must submit a report to the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over state and local government policy and finance. This appropriation is
available until June 30, deleted text begin 2025deleted text end new text begin 2026new 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
Sec. 42.
Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 67, section 6, is amended to read:
Sec. 6. COMMISSIONER OF MANAGEMENT
|
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| Appropriations by Fund |
||
| 2024 |
2025 |
|
| General |
-0- |
(232,000) |
| Health Care Access |
-0- |
100,000 |
(a) Insulin safety net program. $100,000 in
fiscal year 2025 is from the health care access
fund for the insulin safety net program in
Minnesota Statutes, section 151.74.
(b) Transfer. The commissioner must transfer
from the health care access fund to the insulin
deleted text begin safety net programdeleted text end new text begin repaymentnew text end account in the
special revenue fund the amount certified by
the commissioner of administration under
Minnesota Statutes, section 151.741,
subdivision 5, paragraph (b), estimated to be
$100,000 in fiscal year 2025, for
reimbursement to manufacturers for insulin
dispensed under the insulin safety net program
in Minnesota Statutes, section 151.74. The
base for this transfer is estimated to be
$100,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $100,000 in
fiscal year 2027.
(c) Base Level Adjustment. The health care
access fund base is increased by $100,000 in
fiscal year 2026 and increased by $100,000 in
fiscal year 2027.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 43. new text begin APPROPRIATION EXTENSION; AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION.
new text end
new text begin
The fiscal year 2024 appropriation in Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 18, is
available until June 30, 2027.
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
Sec. 44. new text begin TEMPORARY CARRYFORWARD AUTHORITY.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
The definitions in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.011 apply
to this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Carryforward. new text end
new text begin
(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28,
subdivision 3, agencies may carry forward unexpended and unencumbered nongrant operating
balances from fiscal year 2025 into fiscal year 2026.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, subdivision 3, agencies may
carry forward unexpended and unencumbered nongrant operating balances from fiscal year
2027 into fiscal year 2028.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, subdivision 3, agencies may
carry forward unexpended and unencumbered nongrant operating balances from fiscal year
2029 into fiscal year 2030.
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
Sec. 45. new text begin APPROPRIATION; ADMINISTRATION.
new text end
new text begin
$3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the Capitol Area community vitality
account to the commissioner of administration for a grant to Ramsey County for the Ramsey
County sheriff to implement a coordinated public safety and livability plan in the Capitol
Area. The plan must be developed in partnership with the Capitol Area Architectural and
Planning Board and their community partners to improve the livability, economic health,
and safety of communities within the Capitol Area excluding the state-owned buildings and
state leased-to-own buildings in the Capitol Area. The coordinated effort must focus
specifically on public safety, youth and family programming, and street and neighborhood
cleanup and ambassadors. The Ramsey County sheriff must consult the commissioner of
public safety in all matters involving the Capitol complex prior to the expenditure of these
funds. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end
Sec. 46. new text begin TRANSFERS.
new text end
new text begin
(a) The secretary of state, in consultation with the commissioner of management and
budget, must transfer $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2027
from the general fund to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account
established under Minnesota Statutes, section 5.305. For fiscal years 2028 to 2031, the
commissioner of management and budget must include a transfer of $3,000,000 each year
from the general fund to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account,
when preparing each forecast from the effective date of this section through the February
2027 forecast, under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.103.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The secretary of state, in consultation with the commissioner of management and
budget, must transfer $25,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $25,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the
general fund to the Voting Rights Act cost sharing account established under Minnesota
Statutes, section 200.60, subdivision 1. For fiscal years 2028 to 2031, the commissioner of
management and budget must include a transfer of $25,000 each year from the general fund
to the Voting Rights Act cost sharing account, when preparing each forecast from the
effective date of this section through the February 2027 forecast, under Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.103.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The secretary of state, in consultation with the commissioner of management and
budget, must transfer $200,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to the Help America
Vote Act (HAVA) account established in Minnesota Statutes, section 5.30. This is a onetime
transfer.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The secretary of state, in consultation with the commissioner of management and
budget, must transfer any balance remaining in the voting equipment grant account
established under Minnesota Statutes, section 206.95, on the effective date of this section
to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account established under
Minnesota Statutes, section 5.305.
new text end
new text begin
(e) The commissioner of management and budget must transfer $2,000,000 in fiscal
year 2026 from the Capitol Area vitality account established in Laws 2023, chapter 53,
article 17, section 2, to the general fund. This is a onetime transfer.
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
ARTICLE 2
STATE GOVERNMENT POLICY
Section 1.
new text begin
[1.1466] STATE FOSSIL.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Designation. new text end
new text begin
Castoroides ohioensis, commonly known as the giant
beaver, or capa in Dakota and amik in Ojibwe, is designated as the official state fossil of
the state of Minnesota.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Photograph. new text end
new text begin
A photograph of the giant beaver, approved by the commissioner
of natural resources, shall be preserved and may be displayed in the Office of the Secretary
of State.
new text end
Sec. 2.
new text begin
[1.1493] STATE CONSTELLATION.
new text end
new text begin
Ursa Minor is the official constellation of the state of Minnesota.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.06, is amended to read:
3.06 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Subdivision 1.
Election.
Thereupon, if a quorum is present, the houses shall elect the
following officers, any of whom may be removed by resolution of the appointing body.
The senate shall elect a new text begin president, who shall be a member of the senate, new text end secretary, a first
and a second assistant secretary, an enrolling clerk, an engrossing clerk, a sergeant-at-arms,
an assistant sergeant-at-arms, and a chaplain.
The house of representatives shall elect a speaker, who shall be a member of the house
of representatives, a chief clerk, a first and a second assistant clerk, an index clerk, a chief
sergeant-at-arms, a first and a second assistant sergeant-at-arms, a postmaster, an assistant
postmaster, and a chaplain.
Subd. 2.
Successors.
If an officer of the house of representatives or senate resigns or
dies, the duties of the officer shall be performed by a successor as provided in the rules of
the officer's house until a successor is elected at a regular or special session.
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.099, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Leaders.
The senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the senate
and the house of representatives Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration for
the house of representatives may each designate for their respective body up to deleted text begin fivedeleted text end new text begin sixnew text end
leadership positions to receive up to 140 percent of the compensation of other members.
At the commencement of each biennial legislative session, each house of the legislature
shall adopt a resolution designating its majority and minority leader.
The majority leader is the person elected by the caucus of members in each house which
is its largest political affiliation. The minority leader is the person elected by the caucus
which is its second largest political affiliation.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective retroactively from January 14, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.303, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Chairnew text begin and vice-chairnew text end .
The chair of the commission alternates between the
president of the senate and the speaker of the house deleted text begin of representativesdeleted text end at the start of the
regular legislative session in each odd-numbered year.new text begin When not serving as chair, the
president of the senate or the speaker of the house serves as vice-chair.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.305, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
(a) "Legislative commission" means a joint commission,
committee, or other entity in the legislative branch composed exclusively of members of
the senate and the house of representatives.
(b) "Joint offices" means the Revisor of Statutes, Legislative Reference Library, the
Office of Legislative Auditor, the Legislative Budget Office,new text begin Legislative Coordinating
Commission,new text end and any other joint legislative service office.
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.305, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
Subd. 9.
Joint legislative studies.
The Legislative Coordinating Commission shall
oversee and coordinate all joint legislative studies mandated by the legislature and may
require regular progress reports to the commission and appropriate standing committees of
the house of representatives and the senate. Appropriations for all joint legislative studies
except those specifically assigned to an existing legislativenew text begin office ornew text end commission shall be
made to the Legislative Coordinating Commission. Responsibility and appropriations for
a joint legislative study may be delegated by the Legislative Coordinating Commission to
an existing staff office of the house of representatives or senate, a legislative commission,
a joint legislative committee or office or a state agency. The office, commission, joint
committee, or agency responsible for the study may contract with another agent for assistance.
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.971, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Staff; compensation.
(a) The legislative auditor shall establish a Financial
Audits Division deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ,new text end a Program Evaluation Divisionnew text begin , and a Special Reviews Divisionnew text end to
fulfill the duties prescribed in this section.
(b) Each division may be supervised by a deputy auditor, appointed by the legislative
auditor, with the approval of the commission, for a term coterminous with the legislative
auditor's term. The deputy auditors may be removed before the expiration of their terms
only for cause. The legislative auditor and deputy auditors may each appoint an administrative
support specialist to serve at pleasure. The salaries and benefits of the legislative auditor,
deputy auditors, and administrative support specialists shall be determined by the
compensation plan approved by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. The deputy
auditors may perform and exercise the powers, duties and responsibilities imposed by law
on the legislative auditor when authorized by the legislative auditor.
(c) The legislative auditor, deputy auditors, and administrative support specialists shall
serve in the unclassified civil service, but all other employees of the legislative auditor shall
serve in the classified civil service. Compensation for employees of the legislative auditor
in the classified service shall be governed by a plan prepared by the legislative auditor and
approved by the Legislative Coordinating Commission and the legislature under section
3.855, subdivision 3.
(d) While in office, a person appointed deputy for the Financial Audit Division must
hold an active license as a certified public accountant.
(e) Notwithstanding section 43A.32, subdivisions 2 and 3, or any other law to the
contrary, an employee of the legislative auditor is prohibited from being a candidate for a
partisan elected public office.
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.971, subdivision 8a, is amended to read:
Subd. 8a.
Special reviews.
The legislative auditor may conduct a special review to: (1)
fulfill a legal requirement; (2) investigate allegations that an individual or organization
subject to audit by the legislative auditor may not have complied with legal requirementsnew text begin ,
including but not limited to legal requirementsnew text end related to the use of public money, other
public resources, or government data classified as not public; (3) respond to a legislative
request for a review of an organization or program subject to audit by the legislative auditor;
or (4) investigate allegations that an individual may not have complied with section 43A.38
or 43A.39.new text begin After the legislative auditor conducts a special review, the legislative auditor
may periodically conduct a follow-up special review to assess what changes have occurred.
new text end
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.971, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
Subd. 9.
Obligation to notify the legislative auditor.
deleted text begin The chief executive, financial,
or information officersdeleted text end new text begin (a) An obligated officernew text end of an organization subject to audit under
this section must promptly notify the legislative auditor when the officer obtains information
indicating that public money or other public resources may have been used for an unlawful
purpose, or when the officer obtains information indicating that government data classified
by chapter 13 as not public may have been accessed by or provided to a person without
lawful authorization. As necessary, the legislative auditor shall coordinate an investigation
of the allegation with appropriate law enforcement officials.
new text begin
(b) For purposes of this subdivision, "obligated officer" means the organization's:
new text end
new text begin
(1) chief executive officer;
new text end
new text begin
(2) deputy and assistant chief executive officers;
new text end
new text begin
(3) chief administrative, chief financial, chief information, and chief investigative officers;
new text end
new text begin
(4) heads of divisions, bureaus, departments, institutes, or other organizational units;
and
new text end
new text begin
(5) board chair, where applicable.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.971, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 10. new text end
new text begin Implementation of audit recommendations. new text end
new text begin
(a) By February 1 each year,
as resources permit, the legislative auditor must submit a report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees with fiscal jurisdiction over an entity subject
to audit under this section. The report must detail whether the entity has implemented any
recommendations identified by the legislative auditor during the prior five years in a financial
audit, program evaluation, or special review.
new text end
new text begin
(b) By July 1 each year, as resources permit, the legislative auditor must submit a report
to designated legislators listing the standing committees in the senate and the house of
representatives to which the legislative auditor did or did not present their reports under
paragraph (a) in a public hearing. For purposes of this paragraph, "designated legislators"
means the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate Committees on State and
Local Government, Rules and Administration, and Finance, and the house of representatives
Committees on State Government Finance and Policy, Rules and Legislative Administration,
and Ways and Means.
new text end
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 11A.07, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Duties and powers.
The director, at the direction of the state board, shall:
(1) plan, direct, coordinate, and execute administrative and investment functions in
conformity with the policies and directives of the state board and the requirements of this
chapter and of chapter 356A;
(2) prepare and submit biennial and annual budgets to the board and with the approval
of the board submit the budgets to the Department of Management and Budget;
(3) employ professional and clerical staff as necessary;
(4) report to the state board on all operations under the director's control and supervision;
(5) maintain accurate and complete records of securities transactions and official
activities;
(6) establish a policy, which is subject to state board approval, relating to the purchase
and sale of securities on the basis of competitive offerings or bids;
(7) cause securities acquired to be kept in the custody of the commissioner of management
and budget or other depositories consistent with chapter 356A, as the state board deems
appropriate;
(8) prepare and file with the director of the Legislative Reference Librarydeleted text begin , by December
31 of each year,deleted text end a report summarizing the activities of the state board, the council, and the
director during the preceding fiscal year;
(9) include on the state board's website its annual report and an executive summary of
its quarterly reports;
(10) require state officials from any department or agency to produce and provide access
to any financial documents the state board deems necessary in the conduct of its investment
activities;
(11) receive and expend legislative appropriations; and
(12) undertake any other activities necessary to implement the duties and powers set
forth in this subdivision consistent with chapter 356A.
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 11A.07, subdivision 4b, is amended to read:
Subd. 4b.
Annual report.
The report required under subdivision 4, clause (8), must
include an executive summarynew text begin , must be prepared and filed after the completion of the
applicable fiscal year audit but no later than March 31 of each year,new text end and must be prepared
so as to provide the legislature and the people of the state with:
(1) a clear, comprehensive summary of the portfolio composition, the transactions, the
total annual rate of return, and the yield to the state treasury and to each of the funds with
assets invested by the state board; and
(2) the recipients of business placed or commissions allocated among the various
commercial banks, investment bankers, money managers, and brokerage organizations and
the amount of these commissions or other fees.
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 11A.24, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin Contracts. new text end
new text begin
Section 16C.05, subdivision 8, paragraph (a), clauses (2) and (5),
do not apply to contracts entered into by the State Board of Investment related to an
investment under this section.
new text end
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.04, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Procedure when data is not accurate or complete.
(a) An individual subject
of the data may contest the accuracy or completeness of public or private data about
themselves.
(b) To exercise this right, an individual shall notify in writing the responsible authority
of the government entity that maintains the data, describing the nature of the disagreement.
(c) Upon receiving notification from the data subject, the responsible authority shall
within 30 days either:
(1) correct the data found to be inaccurate or incomplete and attempt to notify past
recipients of inaccurate or incomplete data, including recipients named by the individual;
or
(2) notify the individual that the responsible authority has determined the data to be
correct. If the challenged data are determined to be accurate or complete, the responsible
authority shall inform the individual of the right to appeal the determination to the
commissioner as specified under paragraph (d). Data in dispute shall be disclosed only if
the individual's statement of disagreement is included with the disclosed data.
(d) A data subject may appeal the determination of the responsible authority pursuant
to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act relating to contested cases. An
individual must submit an appeal to the commissioner within 60 days of the responsible
authority's notice of the right to appeal or as otherwise provided by the rules of the
commissioner. Upon receipt of an appeal by an individual, the commissioner shall, before
issuing the order and notice of a contested case hearing required by chapter 14, try to resolve
the dispute through education, conference, conciliation, or persuasion. If the parties consent,
the commissioner may refer the matter to mediation. Following these efforts, the
commissioner shall dismiss the appeal or issue the order and notice of hearing.
(e) The commissioner may dismiss an appeal without first attempting to resolve the
dispute or before issuing an order and notice of a contested case hearing if:
(1) the appeal to the commissioner is not timely;
(2) the appeal concerns data previously presented as evidence in a court proceeding in
which the data subject was a party; or
(3) the individual making the appeal is not the subject of the data challenged as inaccurate
or incomplete.
new text begin
(f) A responsible authority may submit private data to the commissioner to respond to
a data subject's appeal of the determination that data are accurate and complete. Section
13.03, subdivision 4, applies to data submitted by the responsible authority. Government
data submitted to the commissioner by a government entity, copies of government data
submitted by a data subject, or government data described by the data subject in their appeal
have the same classification as the data when maintained by the government entity. The
commissioner may disclose private data contained within the appeal record to the Office
of Administrative Hearings.
new text end
deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end Data on individuals that have been successfully challenged by an individual must
be completed, corrected, or destroyed by a government entity without regard to the
requirements of section 138.17.
deleted text begin (g)deleted text end new text begin (h)new text end After completing, correcting, or destroying successfully challenged data, a
government entity may retain a copy of the commissioner of administration's order issued
under chapter 14 or, if no order were issued, a summary of the dispute between the parties
that does not contain any particulars of the successfully challenged data.
new text begin
(i) Data maintained by the commissioner that a responsible authority has completed,
corrected, or destroyed as the result of the informal resolution process described in paragraph
(d) or by order of the commissioner are private data on individuals.
new text end
Sec. 16.
new text begin
[13.357] DATA SHARING.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end
new text begin
(b) "Public program" means any program funded by a state or federal agency that involves
transfer or disbursement of public funds or other public resources. For purposes of the data
sharing authority granted to the commissioner of revenue under subdivision 2, public program
does not include refunds, payments, or other disbursements made by the commissioner of
revenue in the administration of state revenue laws.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Fraud" means an intentional or deliberate act to deprive another of property or
money or to acquire property or money by deception or other unfair means. Fraud includes
intentionally submitting false information to a federal, state, or local government entity for
the purpose of obtaining a greater compensation or benefit than that to which the person is
legally entitled. Fraud includes acts that constitute a crime against any program, or acts that
attempt or conspire to commit those crimes, including but not limited to theft in violation
of section 609.52, perjury in violation of section 609.48, and aggravated forgery and forgery
in violation of sections 609.625 and 609.63, and substantially similar federal laws.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Authority to share data regarding fraud in public programs. new text end
new text begin
Except where
a provision of law specifically prohibits data sharing, any government entity may disclose
data relating to suspected or confirmed fraud in public programs to any other government
entity, federal agency, or law enforcement agency if the access would promote the protection
of public resources, promote the integrity of public programs, or aid the law enforcement
process.
new text end
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 14.48, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Creation.
A state deleted text begin Officedeleted text end new text begin Courtnew text end of Administrative Hearings is created.
Sec. 18.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 14.48, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Chief administrative law judge.
(a) The deleted text begin officedeleted text end new text begin courtnew text end shall be under the direction
of a chief administrative law judge who shall be learned in the law and appointed by the
governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, for a term ending on June 30 of the
sixth calendar year after appointment. Senate confirmation of the chief administrative law
judge shall be as provided by section 15.066.
(b) The chief administrative law judge may hear cases and, in accordance with chapter
43A, shall appoint a deputy chief judge and additional administrative law judges and
compensation judges to serve in the deleted text begin officedeleted text end new text begin courtnew text end as necessary to fulfill the duties of the
deleted text begin Officedeleted text end new text begin Courtnew text end of Administrative Hearings.
(c) The chief administrative law judge may delegate to a subordinate employee the
exercise of a specified statutory power or duty as deemed advisable, subject to the control
of the chief administrative law judge. Every delegation must be by written order filed with
the secretary of state. The chief administrative law judge is subject to the provisions of the
Minnesota Constitution, article VI, section 6, the jurisdiction of the Board on Judicial
Standards, and the provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
(d) If a vacancy in the position of chief administrative law judge occurs, an acting or
temporary chief administrative law judge must be named as follows:
(1) at the end of the term of a chief administrative law judge, the incumbent chief
administrative law judge may, at the discretion of the appointing authority, serve as acting
chief administrative law judge until a successor is appointed; and
(2) if at the end of a term of a chief administrative law judge the incumbent chief
administrative law judge is not designated as acting chief administrative law judge, or if a
vacancy occurs in the position of chief administrative law judge, the deputy chief judge
shall immediately become temporary chief administrative law judge without further official
action.
(e) The appointing authority of the chief administrative law judge may appoint a person
other than the deputy chief judge to serve as temporary chief administrative law judge and
may replace any other acting or temporary chief administrative law judge designated pursuant
to paragraph (d), clause (1) or (2).
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 14.62, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Writing required.
Every decision and order rendered by an agency in
a contested case shall be in writing, shall be based on the record and shall include the agency's
findings of fact and conclusions on all material issues. A decision or order that rejects or
modifies a finding of fact, conclusion, or recommendation contained in the report of the
administrative law judge required under sections 14.48 to 14.56,new text begin or requests remand under
subdivision 2b,new text end must include the reasons for each rejection deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end modificationnew text begin , or request for
remandnew text end . A copy of the decision and order shall be served upon each party or the party's
representative and the administrative law judge by first class mail.
Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 14.62, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:
Subd. 2a.
Administrative law judge decision final; exception.
Unless otherwise
provided by law, the report or order of the administrative law judge constitutes the final
decision in the case unless the agency modifies deleted text begin or rejects it underdeleted text end new text begin , rejects, or requests remand
pursuant tonew text end subdivision 1 within 90 days after the record of the proceeding closes under
section 14.61. When the agency fails to act within 90 days on a licensing case, the agency
must return the record of the proceeding to the administrative law judge for consideration
of disciplinary action. In all contested cases where the report or order of the administrative
law judge constitutes the final decision in the case, the administrative law judge shall issue
findings of fact, conclusions, and an order within 90 days after the hearing record closes
under section 14.61. Upon a showing of good cause by a party or the agency, the chief
administrative law judge may order a reasonable extension of either of the two 90-day
deadlines specified in this subdivision. The 90-day deadline will be tolled while the chief
administrative law judge considers a request for reasonable extension so long as the request
was filed and served within the applicable 90-day period.
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 14.62, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 2b. new text end
new text begin Agency request for remand. new text end
new text begin
(a) An agency may request remand of a finding
of fact, conclusion of law, or recommendation within 45 days following the close of the
hearing record under section 14.61. Upon a showing of good cause by the agency, the chief
administrative law judge may consider a request for remand received after the deadline
specified in this provision.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The requesting agency must state with specificity the reasons the agency is requesting
remand. If the agency requests remand for additional fact finding, the agency must state
with specificity that it is requesting remand for further fact finding, identify the issues for
which further fact finding is needed, and explain why further fact finding is necessary to
facilitate a fair and just final decision.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The chief administrative law judge, or their designee, must accept a request for
remand within ten business days if:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the agency rejects a recommendation to grant summary disposition;
new text end
new text begin
(2) a party who had procedurally defaulted during the administrative proceedings seeks
to participate; or
new text end
new text begin
(3) following remand from the Minnesota Court of Appeals or Minnesota Supreme
Court, or identification of a mathematical or clerical error, the agency identifies a need for
additional proceedings before the Court of Administrative Hearings.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The chief administrative law judge, or their designee, may accept a request for remand
within ten business days for other reasons as justice requires and consistent with section
14.001.
new text end
new text begin
(e) When a request for remand is accepted by the chief administrative law judge or their
designee, the chief administrative law judge or their designee must assign an administrative
law judge to conduct further proceedings under this chapter on the issues accepted for
remand.
new text end
Sec. 22.
new text begin
[15.013] PROGRAM PAYMENTS WITHHELD; FRAUD.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end
new text begin
(b) "Entity" means any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise,
association, organization, or any other legal entity that engages in either nonprofit or
profit-making activities.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Evidence" means credible evidence obtained from an internal agency investigation,
audits, court records, law enforcement investigations, or investigations by other state or
federal agencies.
new text end
new text begin
(d) "Fraud" means an intentional or deliberate act to deprive another of property or
money or to acquire property or money by deception. Fraud includes knowingly submitting
false information to a federal, state, or local government entity for the purpose of obtaining
a greater compensation or benefit than the person is legally entitled. Fraud also includes
acts that constitute a crime against any program, or the attempts or plans to commit those
crimes, including but not limited to theft in violation of section 609.52, perjury in violation
of section 609.48, and aggravated forgery and forgery in violation of sections 609.625 and
609.63, and substantially similar federal laws.
new text end
new text begin
(e) "Individual" means a natural person.
new text end
new text begin
(f) "Program" means any program funded by a state or federal agency that involves the
transfer or disbursement of public funds or other public resources.
new text end
new text begin
(g) "Program participant" means an entity, or an individual on behalf of an entity, that
receives, disburses, or has custody of funds or other resources transferred or disbursed under
a program.
new text end
new text begin
(h) "Agency" has the meaning given in section 16B.01, subdivision 2, and includes the
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Administrative withholding of payments. new text end
new text begin
(a) The head of an agency may
withhold payments to a program participant in a program administered by that agency for
a period not to exceed 60 days if the agency head determines that a preponderance of the
evidence shows that the program participant has committed fraud to obtain payments under
the program.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision 3, the agency head must notify the program participant
of the decision to withhold payments at least 24 hours before withholding a payment. The
notice must:
new text end
new text begin
(1) state that payments will be withheld in accordance with this section;
new text end
new text begin
(2) state the date the administrative withholding of payments is effective;
new text end
new text begin
(3) state the reasons for withholding payments, excluding specific information that may
jeopardize an active investigation;
new text end
new text begin
(4) state the date the administrative withholding period terminates;
new text end
new text begin
(5) inform the program participant of the right to submit written evidence for
consideration by the agency head; and
new text end
new text begin
(6) inform the program participant of their rights under chapter 14 to appeal the decision
to withhold payment.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Following notice and to the extent practicable, the agency must ensure that any person
whose public funds are interrupted and who is not implicated in the suspected fraud receives
notice of their rights related to continued receipt of the public funds, services, or programs
for which they are eligible. The agency head must provide a point of contact for the impacted
persons.
new text end
new text begin
(d) A program participant may appeal an agency head's decision under this subdivision
by initiating a contested case proceeding under chapter 14 or by petitioning the court for
relief, including injunctive relief.
new text end
new text begin
(e) This subdivision does not apply if an agency is precluded from withholding payments
to a program participant by federal law or obligations under a contract.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Data classification and access. new text end
new text begin
(a) During the administrative payment
withholding period under subdivision 2, data relating to evidence of fraud are classified as:
(1) confidential data on individuals pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 3; or (2) protected
nonpublic data pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 13, in the case of data not on
individuals.
new text end
new text begin
(b) All data relating to evidence of fraud become public at the termination of the
withholding period unless classified as not public data under state or federal law. The identity
of a complainant is private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12.
new text end
new text begin
(c) An agency may disclose data classified as confidential or protected nonpublic under
this section to a federal, state, or local government agency or a law enforcement agency if
the agency determines that access will help prevent fraud against public programs or aid
the law enforcement process.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Court order. new text end
new text begin
The head of an agency may petition the court for a temporary
order pursuant to Rule 65 of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure to withhold payments
to a program participant in a program administered by that agency if the agency head
determines that a preponderance of the evidence shows that the program participant has
committed fraud to obtain payments under the program.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Report. new text end
new text begin
(a) An agency that has withheld a payment under this section must
report the following to the commissioner of management and budget by March 1, 2026:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the number of program participants from whom payments have been withheld;
new text end
new text begin
(2) a description of the reason the payments were withheld from the program participant;
new text end
new text begin
(3) the dollar amount of payments withheld;
new text end
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(4) the identification of the program;
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new text begin
(5) whether the payments withheld were state or federal funds; and
new text end
new text begin
(6) whether the withholding of payment was challenged by a program participant and
the outcome of the challenge.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The commissioner of management and budget must compile the reports from the
agencies under paragraph (a) and submit the compiled report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the committees in the house of representative and the senate with
jurisdiction over state government, judiciary, health and human services, and education by
March 15, 2026.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Sunset. new text end
new text begin
This section expires July 1, 2027.
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
Sec. 23.
new text begin
[15.0573] REPORTING ALLEGED MISUSE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES
OR DATA.
new text end
new text begin
The commissioner or chief executive officer of each state department, board, commission,
office, or other agency must ensure that employee and nonemployee concerns about the
misuse of public money, other public resources, or government data are promptly directed
to one or more of the obligated officers identified in section 3.971, subdivision 9, or the
Office of the Legislative Auditor. The commissioner of management and budget must
develop a policy to operationalize and standardize the process under this section across state
agencies.
new text end
Sec. 24.
new text begin
[15.0574] ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS POSTED.
new text end
new text begin
Each state agency must clearly post on the agency's website a current organizational
chart that includes the name and contact information for the agency head, all deputy and
assistant agency heads, and the head of each division or bureau within the agency.
new text end
Sec. 25.
new text begin
[15.442] LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATION ADVERTISING BY STATE
AGENCIES.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end
new text begin
(b) "Advertising" means paid communication transmitted via newspaper, magazine,
radio, television, social media, Internet, or other electronic means to make any person aware
of information relevant to an agency or a program or public awareness campaign operated
by an agency.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Agency" means any board, commission, authority, department, entity, or organization
of the executive branch of state government. Agency does not include the Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities or the Minnesota Zoo.
new text end
new text begin
(d) "Local news organization" means a print, digital, or hybrid publication, or a broadcast
television or radio station, that:
new text end
new text begin
(1) primarily serves the needs of the state of Minnesota or a regional, local, or ethnic
community within Minnesota;
new text end
new text begin
(2) primarily has content derived from primary sources relating to news, information,
entertainment, and current events;
new text end
new text begin
(3) employs at least one journalist who resides in Minnesota and who regularly gathers,
collects, photographs, records, writes, or reports news or information that concerns local
events or other matters of local public interest;
new text end
new text begin
(4) has a known Minnesota-based office of publication or broadcast station where business
is transacted during usual business hours with a local telephone number and must list contact
information in each updated publication or on their website; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) has not received more than 10 percent of its gross receipts for the previous year from
political action committees or other entities described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue
Code, or from an organization that maintains section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6)
status under the Internal Revenue Code.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Transparency. new text end
new text begin
By February 1, 2026, and each year thereafter, all agencies
must publish the following information on their website for the previous fiscal year:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the total advertising spending by the agency; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) the total percentage of advertising spending in local news organizations, including
a breakdown of the total percentage of advertising spending in local newspapers, radio, and
television.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Expiration. new text end
new text begin
This section expires February 2, 2031.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 26.
new text begin
[15.761] SAVI PROGRAM.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Program established. new text end
new text begin
The state agency value initiative (SAVI) program
is established to encourage state agencies to identify cost-effective and efficiency measures
in agency programs and operations that result in cost savings for the state. All state agencies,
including Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, may participate in this program.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Retained savings. new text end
new text begin
(a) In order to encourage innovation and creative cost savings
by state employees, upon approval of the commissioner of management and budget, 50
percent of any appropriations for agency operations that remain unspent at the end of a
biennium because of unanticipated innovation, efficiencies, or creative cost-savings may
be carried forward and retained by the agency to fund specific agency proposals or projects.
Agencies choosing to spend retained savings funds must ensure that project expenditures
do not create future obligations beyond the amounts available from the retained savings.
The retained savings must be used only to fund projects that directly support the agency's
mission. This section does not restrict authority granted by other law to carry forward money
for a different period or for different purposes.
new text end
new text begin
(b) This section supersedes any contrary provision of section 16A.28.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Special peer review panel; review process. new text end
new text begin
(a) Each participating agency
must organize a peer review panel that will determine which proposal or project receives
funding from the SAVI program. The peer review panel must be comprised of department
employees who are credited with cost-savings initiatives and department managers. The
ratio between managers and department employees must be balanced.
new text end
new text begin
(b) An agency may spend money for a project recommended for funding by the peer
review panel after:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the agency has posted notice of spending for the proposed project on the agency
website for at least 30 days; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) the commissioner of management and budget has approved spending money from
the SAVI account for the project.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Before approving a project, the commissioner of management and budget must submit
the request to the Legislative Advisory Commission for its review and recommendation.
Upon receiving a request from the commissioner, the Legislative Advisory Commission
shall post notice of the request on a legislative website for at least 30 days. Failure of the
commission to make a recommendation within this 30-day period is considered a negative
recommendation. A recommendation of the commission must be made at a meeting of the
commission unless a written recommendation is signed by all members entitled to vote on
the item.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin SAVI-dedicated account. new text end
new text begin
Each agency that participates in the SAVI program
shall have a SAVI-dedicated account in the special revenue fund, or other appropriate fund
as determined by the commissioner of management and budget, into which the agency's
savings are deposited. The agency will manage and review projects that are funded from
this account. Money in the account is appropriated to the participating agency for purposes
authorized by this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Expiration. new text end
new text begin
This section expires June 30, 2030.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 30, 2025, and first applies to funds
to be carried forward from the biennium ending June 30, 2025, to the biennium beginning
July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 27.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 15A.082, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Submission of recommendations and determination.
(a) By deleted text begin Aprildeleted text end new text begin Septembernew text end
1 in each deleted text begin odd-numbereddeleted text end new text begin even-numberednew text end year, the Compensation Council shall submit to
the speaker of the house and the president of the senate salary recommendations for justices
of the supreme court, and judges of the court of appeals and district court. The recommended
salaries take effect on July 1 of deleted text begin thatdeleted text end new text begin the nextnew text end year and July 1 of the subsequent even-numbered
year deleted text begin and at whatever interval the council recommends thereafterdeleted text end , unless the legislature by
law provides otherwise. The salary recommendations take effect if an appropriation of
money to pay the recommended salaries is enacted after the recommendations are submitted
and before their effective date. Recommendations may be expressly modified or rejected.
(b) By April 1 in each odd-numbered year, the Compensation Council must prescribe
salaries for constitutional officers, and for the agency and metropolitan agency heads
identified in section 15A.0815. The prescribed salary for each office must take effect July
1 of that year and July 1 of the subsequent even-numbered year and at whatever interval
the council determines thereafter, unless the legislature by law provides otherwise. An
appropriation by the legislature to fund the relevant office, branch, or agency of an amount
sufficient to pay the salaries prescribed by the council constitutes a prescription by law as
provided in the Minnesota Constitution, article V, sections 4 and 5.
(c) By April 1 in each odd-numbered year, the Compensation Council must prescribe
daily compensation for voting members of the Direct Care and Treatment executive board.
The recommended daily compensation takes effect on July 1 of that year and July 1 of the
subsequent even-numbered year and at whatever interval the council recommends thereafter,
unless the legislature by law provides otherwise.
Sec. 28.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 15A.082, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
No ex parte communications.
Members may not have any communication
with a constitutional officer, a head of a state agency, a member of the judiciary, or a member
of the Direct Care and Treatment executive board during the period after the first meeting
is convened under this section and the date the prescribed and recommended salaries and
daily compensation are submitted under subdivision 3.new text begin This subdivision does not apply to
testimony provided to the council in the course of an official council meeting or to other
communications when a majority of the members are present. This subdivision does not
preclude a member who is an attorney from communicating with an agency head, judge, or
justice as necessary to represent a client.
new text end
Sec. 29.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.057, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Monitoring Office of the Legislative Auditor audits.
new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner
must review audit reports from the Office of the Legislative Auditor and take appropriate
steps to address internal control problems found in executive agencies.
new text begin
(b) The commissioner must submit a report to the legislative auditor no later than
September 1 of each year detailing the implementation status of all recommendations
identified in an auditor's financial audit, program evaluation, or special review during the
prior five years. The report must include a specific itemization of recommendations that
have not been implemented during that period, along with the basis for that decision.
new text end
Sec. 30.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, 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 inflation and variables outside the control of the legislature.new text begin Expenditure
estimates related to the amount of state bonding must not include any assumptions of future
authorizations of state general obligation bonds.
new text end
Sec. 31.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.152, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Report on budget reserve percentage.
(a) The commissioner of management
and budget shall develop and annually review a methodology for evaluating the adequacy
of the budget reserve based on the volatility of Minnesota's general fund tax structure. The
review must take into consideration relevant statistical and economic literature. After
completing the review, the commissioner may revise the methodology if necessary. The
commissioner must use the methodology to annually estimate the percentage of the current
biennium's general fund nondedicated revenues recommended as a budget reserve.
(b) By deleted text begin Septemberdeleted text end new text begin Octobernew text end 30 of each year, the commissioner shall report the percentage
of the current biennium's general fund nondedicated revenue that is recommended as a
budget reserve to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate Committee on
Finance, the house of representatives Committee on Ways and Means, and the senate and
house of representatives Committees on Taxes. The report must also specify:
(1) whether the commissioner revised the recommendation as a result of significant
changes in the mix of general fund taxes or the base of one or more general fund taxes;
(2) whether the commissioner revised the recommendation as a result of a revision to
the methodology; and
(3) any additional appropriate information.
Sec. 32.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.28, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Lapse.
Any portion of any appropriation not carried forward and remaining
unexpended and unencumbered at the close of a fiscal year lapses to the fund from which
it was originally appropriated. new text begin Except as provided in section 15.761, new text end any appropriation
amounts not carried forward and remaining unexpended and unencumbered at the close of
a biennium lapse to the fund from which the appropriation was made.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 30, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 33.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.055, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Federal Assistive Technology Act.
(a) The Department of Administration
is designated as the lead agency to carry out all the responsibilities under the new text begin 21st Century
new text end Assistive Technology Act deleted text begin of 1998deleted text end , as provided by Public Law deleted text begin 108-364, as amendeddeleted text end new text begin 117-263new text end .
The Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council is established to fulfill the
responsibilities required by the new text begin 21st Century new text end Assistive Technology Act, as provided by
Public Law deleted text begin 108-364, as amendeddeleted text end new text begin 117-263new text end . Because the existence of this council is required
by federal law, this council does not expire.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), the governor shall appoint the membership of
the council as required by the new text begin 21st Century new text end Assistive Technology Act deleted text begin of 1998deleted text end , as provided
by Public Law deleted text begin 108-364, as amendeddeleted text end new text begin 117-263new text end . After the governor has completed the
appointments required by this subdivision, the commissioner of administration, or the
commissioner's designee, shall convene the first meeting of the council following the
appointments. Members shall serve two-year terms commencing July 1 of each odd-numbered
year, and receive the compensation specified by the new text begin 21st Century new text end Assistive Technology Act
deleted text begin of 1998deleted text end , as provided by Public Law deleted text begin 108-364, as amendeddeleted text end new text begin 117-263new text end . The members of the
council shall select their chair at the first meeting following their appointment.
(c) After consulting with the appropriate commissioner, the commissioner of
administration shall appoint a representative from:
(1) State Services for the Blind who has assistive technology expertise;
(2) vocational rehabilitation services who has assistive technology expertise;
(3) the Workforce Development Board; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(4) the Department of Education who has assistive technology expertisedeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) the Board on Aging.
new text end
Sec. 34.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.335, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Other projects.
All other capital projects for which a specific appropriation is
madenew text begin , including projects that are exempt under subdivision 1, paragraph (b),new text end must not
proceed until the recipient undertaking the project has notified the chairs and ranking minority
members of the senate Capital Investment and Finance Committees and the house of
representatives Capital Investment and Ways and Means Committees that the work is ready
to begin. Notice is not required for:
(1) capital projects needed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
(2) asset preservation projects to which section 16B.307 applies;
(3) projects funded by an agency's operating budget; or
(4) projects funded by a capital asset preservation and replacement account under section
16A.632, a higher education asset preservation and replacement account under section
135A.046, or a natural resources asset preservation and replacement account under section
84.946.
Sec. 35.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.48, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Reimbursements.
new text begin (a) new text end Except as specifically provided otherwise by law, each
agency shall reimburse the general services revolving funds for the cost of all services,
supplies, materials, labor, and depreciation of equipment, including reasonable overhead
costs, which the commissioner is authorized and directed to furnish an agency. The cost of
all publications or other materials produced by the commissioner and financed from the
general services revolving fund must include reasonable overhead costs.
new text begin (b)new text end The commissioner of administration shall report the rates to be charged for the general
services revolving funds no later than deleted text begin July 1deleted text end new text begin September 15new text end each year to the chair of the
committee or division in the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction
over the budget of the Department of Administration.
new text begin (c)new text end The commissioner of management and budget shall make appropriate transfers to
the revolving funds described in this section when requested by the commissioner of
administration. The commissioner of administration may make allotments, encumbrances,
and, with the approval of the commissioner of management and budget, disbursements in
anticipation of such transfers. In addition, the commissioner of administration, with the
approval of the commissioner of management and budget, may require an agency to make
advance payments to the revolving funds in this section sufficient to cover the agency's
estimated obligation for a period of at least 60 days.
new text begin (d)new text end All reimbursements and other money received by the commissioner of administration
under this section must be deposited in the appropriate revolving fund. Any earnings
remaining in the fund established to account for the documents service prescribed by section
16B.51 at the end of each fiscal year not otherwise needed for present or future operations,
as determined by the commissioners of administration and management and budget, must
be transferred to the general fund.
Sec. 36.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.54, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Vehicles.
(a) The commissioner may direct an agency to make a transfer of a
passenger motor vehicle or truck currently assigned to it. The transfer must be made to the
commissioner for use in the enterprise fleet. The commissioner shall reimburse an agency
whose motor vehicles have been paid for with funds dedicated by the constitution for a
special purpose and which are assigned to the enterprise fleet. The amount of reimbursement
for a motor vehicle is its average wholesale price as determined from the midwest edition
of the National Automobile Dealers Association official used car guide.
(b) To the extent that funds are available for the purpose, the commissioner may purchase
or otherwise acquire additional passenger motor vehicles and trucks necessary for the
enterprise fleet. The title to all motor vehicles assigned to or purchased or acquired for the
enterprise fleet is in the name of the Department of Administration.
(c) On the request of an agency, the commissioner may transfer to the enterprise fleet
any passenger motor vehicle or truck for the purpose of disposing of it. The department or
agency transferring the vehicle or truck must be paid for it from the motor pool revolving
account established by this section in an amount equal to two-thirds of the average wholesale
price of the vehicle or truck as determined from the midwest edition of the National
Automobile Dealers Association official used car guide.
(d) The commissioner shall provide for the uniform marking of all motor vehicles. Motor
vehicle colors must be selected from the regular color chart provided by the manufacturer
each year. The commissioner may further provide for the use of motor vehicles without
marking by:
(1) the governor;
(2) the lieutenant governor;
(3) the Division of Criminal Apprehension, the Division of Alcohol and Gambling
Enforcement, and arson investigators of the Division of Fire Marshal in the Department of
Public Safety;
(4) the Financial Institutions Division and investigative staff of the Department of
Commerce;
(5) the Division of Disease Prevention and Control of the Department of Health;
(6) the State Lottery;
(7) criminal investigators of the Department of Revenue;
(8) state-owned community service facilities in Direct Care and Treatment;
(9) the Office of the Attorney General;
(10) the investigative staff of the Gambling Control Board; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(11) the Department of Corrections inmate community work crew program under section
352.91, subdivision 3gdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin
(12) the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care.
new text end
Sec. 37.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.97, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
deleted text begin Grant agreementdeleted text end new text begin Definitionsnew text end .
(a) new text begin For purposes of this section, the
following terms have the meanings given:
new text end
deleted text begin A grant agreement isdeleted text end new text begin (1) "grant agreement"new text end new text begin meansnew text end a written instrument or electronic
document defining a legal relationship between a granting agency and a grantee when the
principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer cash or something of value to the recipient
to support a public purpose authorized by law instead of acquiring by professional or technical
contract, purchase, lease, or barter property or services for the direct benefit or use of the
granting agencydeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) "grantee" means a potential or current recipient of a state-issued grant.
new text end
(b) This section does not apply to general obligation grants as defined by section 16A.695
deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ,new text end capital project grants to political subdivisions as defined by section 16A.86new text begin , or capital
project grants otherwise subject to section 16A.642, all of which are subject to the policies
and procedures adopted by the commissioner of management and budget and other
requirements specified in applicable lawnew text end .
Sec. 38.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.98, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Limitation.
(a) As a condition of receiving a grant from an appropriation
of state funds, the recipient of the grant must agree deleted text begin to minimizedeleted text end new text begin thatnew text end administrative costsnew text begin
must be necessary and reasonablenew text end . The granting agency is responsible for negotiating
appropriate limits to these costs so that the state derives the optimum benefit for grant
funding.
(b) This section does not apply to general obligation grants as defined by section 16A.695
and also capital project grants to political subdivisions as defined by section 16A.86new text begin , or
capital project grants otherwise subject to section 16A.642new text end .
Sec. 39.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.98, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Reporting of violations.
A state employee who discovers evidence of violation
of laws or rules governing grants deleted text begin is encouraged todeleted text end new text begin must promptlynew text end report the violation or
suspected violation to the employee's supervisornew text begin or managernew text end , the commissioner or the
commissioner's designee, or the legislative auditor. new text begin If the state employee notifies the
employee's supervisor or manager, or the commissioner or the commissioner's designee,
then the supervisor, manager, commissioner, or commissioner's designee must notify the
legislative auditor. new text end The legislative auditor shall report to the Legislative Audit Commission
if there are multiple complaints about the same agency. deleted text begin The auditor's report to the Legislative
Audit Commission under this section must disclose only the number and type of violations
alleged.deleted text end An employee making a good faith report under this section has the protections
provided for under section 181.932, prohibiting the employer from discriminating against
the employee.
Sec. 40.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.98, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Creation and validity of grant agreements.
(a) A grant agreement and
amendments are not valid and do not bind unless:
(1) the grant agreement and amendments have been executed by the head of the agency
or a delegate who is party to the grant;
(2) the grant agreement and amendments have been approved by the commissioner;
(3) the accounting system shows an encumbrance for the amount of the grant in
accordance with policy approved by the commissioner except as provided in subdivision
11; and
(4) the grant agreement and amendments include an effective date that references either
section 16C.05, subdivision 2, or 16B.98, subdivisions 5 and 7, as determined by the granting
agency.
(b) The combined grant agreement and amendments must not exceed five years without
specific, written approval by the commissioner according to established policy, procedures,
and standards, or unless the commissioner determines that a longer duration is in the best
interest of the state.
(c) A fully executed copy of the grant agreement with all amendments and other required
records relating to the grant must be kept on file at the granting agency for a time equal to
that required of grantees in subdivision 8.
(d) Grant agreements must comply with policies established by the commissioner for
minimum grant agreement standards and practices.new text begin As determined by the commissioner,
grant agreements must require the grantee to clearly post on the grantee's website the names
of, and contact information for, the organization's leadership and the employee or other
person who directly manages and oversees the grant for the grantee.
new text end
(e) The attorney general may periodically review and evaluate a sample of state agency
grants to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
new text begin
(f) If funding is canceled, withdrawn, or terminated, an agency may, at its option, suspend
its performance until funding is restored. Nothing in this paragraph releases the state from
its obligations during a period of suspension.
new text end
Sec. 41.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.98, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 6a. new text end
new text begin Grants management training. new text end
new text begin
All state agency staff assigned grant
management responsibilities must complete initial grants management training before
assuming grants management job duties and must complete continuing grants management
training on an annual basis.
new text end
Sec. 42.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.981, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Agency authority to not award grant.
(a) If, while performing the required
steps in subdivision 2 and pursuant to sections 16B.97, 16B.98, and 16B.991, the agency
requires additional information to determine whether there is a substantial risk that the
potential grantee cannot or would not perform the required duties of the grant agreement,
the agency must give the grantee deleted text begin 30 businessdeleted text end new text begin 15 calendarnew text end days within which the grantee
can respond to the agency for the purpose of satisfying the agency's concerns or work with
the agency to develop a plan to satisfy the concerns.
(b) If, after performing the required steps in subdivision 2 and pursuant to sections
16B.97, 16B.98, and 16B.991, and after reviewing any additional requested information
from the grantee, the agency still has concerns that there is a substantial risk that a potential
grantee cannot or would not perform the required duties under the grant agreement, the
agency must either create a plan to satisfy remaining concerns with the grantee or must not
award the grant.
(c) If, pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b), the agency does not award a competitive,
single-source, or sole-source grant, the agency must provide notification to the grantee and
the commissioner of administration of the determination. The notification to the grantee
must include the agency's reason for postponing or forgoing the grant, including information
sufficient to explain and support the agency's decision, and notify the applicant of the process
for contesting the agency's decision deleted text begin with the agency and the applicant's optionsdeleted text end under
paragraph (d). deleted text begin If the applicant contests the agency's decision no later than 15 business days
after receiving the notice, the agency must consider any additional written information
submitted by the grantee. The agency has 15 business days to consider this information,
during which the agency may reverse or modify the agency's initial decision to postpone
or forgo the grant.
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(d) The final decision by an agency under paragraph (c) may be challenged as a contested
case under chapter 14. The contested case proceeding must be initiated within 30 deleted text begin businessdeleted text end new text begin
calendarnew text end days of the date of written notification of a final decision by the agency.
(e) If, pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b), the agency does not award a legislatively named
grant, the agency must delay award of the grant until adjournment of the next regular or
special legislative session for action from the legislature. The agency must provide
notification to the potential grantee, the commissioner of administration, and the chairs and
ranking minority members of the Ways and Means Committee in the house of representatives
and the chairs and ranking minority members of the Finance Committee in the senate. The
notification to the grantee must include the agency's reason for postponing or forgoing the
grant, including information sufficient to explain and support the agency's decision and
notify the applicant of the process for contesting the agency's decisionnew text begin under paragraph (d)new text end .
deleted text begin If the applicant contests the agency's decision no later than 15 business days after receiving
the notice, the agency must consider any additional written information submitted by the
grantee. The agency has 15 business days to consider this information, during which the
agency may reverse or modify the agency's initial decision to postpone or forgo the grant.deleted text end
The notification to the commissioner of administration and legislators must identify the
legislatively named potential grantee and the agency's reason for postponing or forgoing
the grant. After hearing the concerns of the agency, the legislature may reaffirm the award
of the grant or reappropriate the funds to a different legislatively named grantee. Based on
the action of the legislature, the agency must award the grant to the legislatively named
grantee. If the legislature does not provide direction to the agency on the disposition of the
grant, the funds revert to the original appropriation source.
Sec. 43.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.991, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Authority.
A grant agreement must by its terms permit the commissioner to
unilaterally terminate the grant agreement prior to completion if the commissioner determines
that further performance under the grant agreement would not serve agency purposes or
new text begin performance under the grant agreement new text end is not in the best interests of the state.
Sec. 44.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16C.05, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Creation and validity of contracts.
(a) A contract and amendments are not
valid and the state is not bound by them and no agency, without the prior written approval
of the commissioner granted pursuant to subdivision 2a, may authorize work to begin on
them unless:
(1) they have first been executed by the head of the agency or a delegate who is a party
to the contract;
(2) they have been approved by the commissioner; and
(3) the accounting system shows an encumbrance for the amount of the contract liability,
except as allowed by policy approved by the commissioner and commissioner of management
and budget for routine, low-dollar procurements and section 16B.98, subdivision 11.
(b) Grants, interagency agreements, purchase orders, work orders, and annual plans need
not, in the discretion of the commissioner and attorney general, require the signature of the
commissioner and/or the attorney general. A signature is not required for work orders and
amendments to work orders related to Department of Transportation contracts. Bond purchase
agreements by the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority do not require the approval of the
commissioner.
(c) Amendments to contracts must entail tasks that are substantially similar to those in
the original contract or involve tasks that are so closely related to the original contract that
it would be impracticable for a different contractor to perform the work. The commissioner
or an agency official to whom the commissioner has delegated contracting authority under
section 16C.03, subdivision 16, must determine that an amendment would serve the interest
of the state better than a new contract and would cost no more.
(d) A record must be kept of all responses to solicitations, including names of bidders
and amounts of bids or proposals. A fully executed copy of every contract, amendments to
the contract, and performance evaluations relating to the contract must be kept on file at
the contracting agency for a time equal to that specified for contract vendors and other
parties in subdivision 5. These records are open to public inspection, subject to section
13.591 and other applicable law.
(e) The attorney general must periodically review and evaluate a sample of state agency
contracts to ensure compliance with laws.
(f) Before executing a contract or license agreement involving intellectual property
developed or acquired by the state, a state agency shall seek review and comment from the
attorney general on the terms and conditions of the contract or agreement.
new text begin
(g) If funding is canceled, withdrawn, or terminated, an agency may, at its option, suspend
its performance until funding is restored. Nothing in this paragraph releases the state from
its obligations during a period of suspension.
new text end
Sec. 45.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16C.05, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin Unenforceable terms. new text end
new text begin
(a) A contract entered into by the state shall not contain
a term that:
new text end
new text begin
(1) requires the state to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless another person or entity,
unless specifically authorized by statute;
new text end
new text begin
(2) binds a party by terms and conditions that may be unilaterally changed by the other
party;
new text end
new text begin
(3) requires mandatory arbitration;
new text end
new text begin
(4) attempts to extend arbitration obligations to disputes unrelated to the original contract;
new text end
new text begin
(5) construes the contract in accordance with the laws of a state other than Minnesota;
new text end
new text begin
(6) obligates state funds in subsequent fiscal years in the form of automatic renewal as
defined in section 325G.56; or
new text end
new text begin
(7) is inconsistent with chapter 13, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
new text end
new text begin
(b) If a contract is entered into that contains a term prohibited in paragraph (a), that term
shall be void and the contract is enforceable as if it did not contain that term.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The commissioner shall post a copy of this section on the department's website.
new text end
Sec. 46.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16C.137, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
deleted text begin Reportdeleted text end new text begin Evaluationnew text end .
(a) The commissioner of administration, in collaboration
with the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency, the Departments of Agriculture,
Commerce, Natural Resources, and Transportation, and other state departments, must
evaluate the goals and directives established in this section and deleted text begin reportdeleted text end new text begin includenew text end their findings
deleted text begin to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by February 1 of each
odd-numbered yeardeleted text end new text begin in the public dashboard under section 16B.372new text end . In the deleted text begin reportdeleted text end new text begin public
dashboardnew text end , the commissioner must make recommendations for new or adjusted goals,
directives, or legislative initiatives, in light of the progress the state has made implementing
this section and the availability of new or improved technologies.
(b) The Department of Administration shall implement a fleet reporting and information
management system. Each department will use this management system to demonstrate its
progress in complying with this section.
Sec. 47.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16C.16, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Small business.
The commissioner shall adopt the size standards for deleted text begin "small
business" found in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 26.65,deleted text end new text begin a small businessnew text end
for purposes of sections 16C.16 to 16C.21, 137.31, 137.35, 161.321, and 473.142, provided
that the business has its principal place of business in Minnesota.new text begin The commissioner may
use the definition for "small business" in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section
26.65, or may adopt another standard.
new text end
Sec. 48.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16C.16, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Purchasing methods.
(a) The commissioner may award up to a 12 percent
preference for specified goods or services to small targeted group businesses.
(b) The commissioner may award a contract for goods, services, or construction directly
to a small business or small targeted group business without going through a competitive
solicitation process up to a total contract award value, including extension options, of
$100,000.
(c) The commissioner may designate a purchase of goods or services for award only to
small businesses or small targeted group businesses if the commissioner determines that at
least three small businesses or small targeted group businesses are likely to respond to a
solicitation.
(d) The commissioner, as a condition of awarding a construction contract or approving
a contract for professional or technical services, may set goals that require the prime
contractor to subcontract a portion of the contract to small businesses or small targeted
group businesses. The commissioner must establish a procedure for granting waivers from
the subcontracting requirement when qualified small businesses or small targeted group
businesses are not reasonably available. The commissioner may establish financial incentives
for prime contractors who exceed the goals for use of small business or small targeted group
business subcontractors and financial penalties for prime contractors who fail to meet goals
under this paragraph. deleted text begin The subcontracting requirements of this paragraph do not apply to
prime contractors who are small businesses or small targeted group businesses.
deleted text end
Sec. 49.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16C.16, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:
Subd. 6a.
Veteran-owned small businesses.
(a) Except when mandated by the federal
government as a condition of receiving federal funds, the commissioner shall award up to
a 12 percent preference, but no less than the percentage awarded to any other group under
this section, on state procurement to certified small businesses that are majority-owned and
operated by veterans.
(b) The commissioner may award a contract for goods, services, or construction directly
to a veteran-owned small business without going through a competitive solicitation process
up to a total contract award value, including extension options, of $100,000.
(c) The commissioner may designate a purchase of goods or services for award only to
a veteran-owned small business if the commissioner determines that at least three
veteran-owned small businesses are likely to respond to a solicitation.
(d) The commissioner, as a condition of awarding a construction contract or approving
a contract for professional or technical services, may set goals that require the prime
contractor to subcontract a portion of the contract to a veteran-owned small business. The
commissioner must establish a procedure for granting waivers from the subcontracting
requirement when qualified veteran-owned small businesses are not reasonably available.
The commissioner may establish financial incentives for prime contractors who exceed the
goals for use of veteran-owned small business subcontractors and financial penalties for
prime contractors who fail to meet goals under this paragraph. deleted text begin The subcontracting
requirements of this paragraph do not apply to prime contractors who are veteran-owned
small businesses.
deleted text end
(e) The purpose of this designation is to facilitate the transition of veterans from military
to civilian life, and to help compensate veterans for their sacrifices, including but not limited
to their sacrifice of health and time, to the state and nation during their military service, as
well as to enhance economic development within Minnesota.
(f) Before the commissioner certifies that a small business is majority-owned and operated
by a veteran, the commissioner of veterans affairs must verify that the owner of the small
business is a veteran, as defined in section 197.447.
Sec. 50.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16C.16, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Economically disadvantaged areas.
(a) The commissioner may award up to
a 12 percent preference on state procurement to small businesses located in an economically
disadvantaged area.
(b) The commissioner may award a contract for goods, services, or construction directly
to a small business located in an economically disadvantaged area without going through
a competitive solicitation process up to a total contract award value, including extension
options, of $100,000.
(c) The commissioner may designate a purchase of goods or services for award only to
a small business located in an economically disadvantaged area if the commissioner
determines that at least three small businesses located in an economically disadvantaged
area are likely to respond to a solicitation.
(d) The commissioner, as a condition of awarding a construction contract or approving
a contract for professional or technical services, may set goals that require the prime
contractor to subcontract a portion of the contract to a small business located in an
economically disadvantaged area. The commissioner must establish a procedure for granting
waivers from the subcontracting requirement when qualified small businesses located in an
economically disadvantaged area are not reasonably available. The commissioner may
establish financial incentives for prime contractors who exceed the goals for use of
subcontractors that are small businesses located in an economically disadvantaged area and
financial penalties for prime contractors who fail to meet goals under this paragraph. deleted text begin The
subcontracting requirements of this paragraph do not apply to prime contractors who are
small businesses located in an economically disadvantaged area.
deleted text end
(e) A business is located in an economically disadvantaged area if:
(1) the owner resides in or the business is located in a county in which the median income
for married couples is less than 70 percent of the state median income for married couples;
(2) the owner resides in or the business is located in an area designated a labor surplus
area by the United States Department of Labor; or
(3) the business is a certified rehabilitation facility or extended employment provider as
described in chapter 268A.
(f) The commissioner may designate one or more areas designated as targeted
neighborhoods under section 469.202 or as border city enterprise zones under section
469.166 as economically disadvantaged areas for purposes of this subdivision if the
commissioner determines that this designation would further the purposes of this section.
If the owner of a small business resides or is employed in a designated area, the small
business is eligible for any preference provided under this subdivision.
(g) The Department of Revenue shall gather data necessary to make the determinations
required by paragraph (e), clause (1), and shall annually certify counties that qualify under
paragraph (e), clause (1). An area designated a labor surplus area retains that status for 120
days after certified small businesses in the area are notified of the termination of the
designation by the United States Department of Labor.
Sec. 51.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16D.09, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Generally.
(a) When a debt is determined by a state agency to be
uncollectible, the debt may be written off by the state agency from the state agency's financial
accounting records and no longer recognized as an account receivable for financial reporting
purposes. A debt is considered to be uncollectible when (1) all reasonable collection efforts
have been exhausted, (2) the cost of further collection action will exceed the amount
recoverable, (3) the debt is legally without merit or cannot be substantiated by evidence,
(4) the debtor cannot be located, (5) the available assets or income, current or anticipated,
that may be available for payment of the debt are insufficient, (6) the debt has been
discharged in bankruptcy, (7) the applicable statute of limitations for collection of the debt
has expired, or (8) it is not in the public interest to pursue collection of the debt.
(b) Uncollectible debt must be reported by the state agency as part of its quarterly reports
to the commissioner of management and budget. The basis for the determination of the
uncollectibility of the debt must be maintained by the state agency. If an uncollectible debt
equals or exceeds $100,000, the agency shall notify the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over the state agency's budget at the time the
debt is determined to be uncollectible. The information reported shall contain the entity
associated with the uncollected debt, the amount of the debt, the revenue type, the reason
the debt is considered uncollectible, and the duration the debt has been outstanding. The
commissioner of management and budget shall report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over Minnesota Management and
Budget an annual summary of the number and dollar amount of debts determined to be
uncollectible during the previous fiscal year by deleted text begin October 31deleted text end new text begin November 30new text end of each year.
Determining that the debt is uncollectible does not cancel the legal obligation of the debtor
to pay the debt.
Sec. 52.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.27, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Retired employees.
(a) A person may elect to purchase at personal expense
individual and dependent hospital, medical, and dental coverages if the person is:
(1) a retired employee of the state or an organization listed in subdivision 2 or section
43A.24, subdivision 2, who, at separation of service:
(i) is immediately eligible to receive a retirement benefit under chapter 354B or an
annuity under a retirement program sponsored by the state or such organization of the state;
(ii) immediately meets the age and service requirements in section 352.115, subdivision
1; and
(iii) has five years of service or meets the service requirement of the collective bargaining
agreement or plan, whichever is greater; or
(2) a retired employee of the state who is at least 50 years of age and has at least 15
years of state service.
(b) The commissioner shall offer at least one plan which is actuarially equivalent to
those made available through collective bargaining agreements or plans established under
section 43A.18 to employees in positions equivalent to that from which retired.
(c) A spouse of a person eligible under paragraph (a) may purchase the coverage listed
in this subdivision if the spouse was a dependent under the retired employee's coverage at
the time of the retiree's death.
new text begin
(d) A spouse of a person eligible under paragraph (a) who is a dependent under the
retired employee's coverage may purchase the coverage listed in this subdivision if the
retired employee loses eligibility for coverage because the retired employee enrolls in
medical assistance under chapter 256B and has a disability that meets the categorical
eligibility requirements of the Supplemental Security Income program.
new text end
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end Coverages must be coordinated with relevant health insurance benefits provided
through the federally sponsored Medicare program. Until the retired employee reaches age
65, the retired employee and dependents must be pooled in the same group as active
employees for purposes of establishing premiums and coverage for hospital, medical, and
dental insurance. Coverage for retired employees and their dependents may not discriminate
on the basis of evidence of insurability or preexisting conditions unless identical conditions
are imposed on active employees in the group that the employee left. Appointing authorities
shall provide notice to employees no later than the effective date of their retirement of the
right to exercise the option provided in this subdivision. The retired employee must notify
the commissioner or designee of the commissioner within 30 days after the effective date
of the retirement of intent to exercise this option.
Sec. 53.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.741, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Insulin repayment account; annual transfer from health care access fund.
(a)
The insulin repayment account is established in the special revenue fund in the state treasury.
Money in the account is appropriated each fiscal year to the commissioner of administration
to reimburse manufacturers for insulin dispensed under the insulin safety net program in
section 151.74, in accordance with section 151.74, subdivisions 3, paragraph (h), and 6,
paragraph (h), and to cover costs incurred by the commissioner in providing these
reimbursement payments.
(b) By June 30, 2025, and each June 30 thereafter, the commissioner of administration
shall certify to the commissioner of management and budget the total amount expended in
the prior fiscal year for:
(1) reimbursement to manufacturers for insulin dispensed under the insulin safety net
program in section 151.74, in accordance with section 151.74, subdivisions 3, paragraph
(h), and 6, paragraph (h); and
(2) costs incurred by the commissioner of administration in providing the reimbursement
payments described in clause (1).
(c) The commissioner of management and budget shall transfer from the health care
access fund to the deleted text begin special revenue funddeleted text end new text begin insulin repayment accountnew text end , beginning July 1, 2025,
and each July 1 thereafter, an amount equal to the amount to which the commissioner of
administration certified pursuant to paragraph (b).
Sec. 54.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.931, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3a. new text end
new text begin Fraud. new text end
new text begin
"Fraud" means an intentional or deceptive act, or failure to act, to gain
an unlawful benefit.
new text end
Sec. 55.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.931, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end
new text begin Misuse. new text end
new text begin
"Misuse" means the improper use of authority or position for personal
gain or to cause harm to others, including the improper use of public resources or programs
contrary to their intended purpose.
new text end
Sec. 56.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.931, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end
new text begin Personal gain. new text end
new text begin
"Personal gain" means a benefit to a person; a person's spouse,
parent, child, or other legal dependent; or an in-law of the person or the person's child.
new text end
Sec. 57.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.932, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Prohibited action.
An employer shall not discharge, discipline, penalize,
interfere with, threaten, restrain, coerce, or otherwise retaliate or discriminate against an
employee regarding the employee's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges
of employment because:
(1) the employee, or a person acting on behalf of an employee, in good faith, reports a
violation, suspected violation, or planned violation of any federal or state law or common
law or rule adopted pursuant to law to an employer or to any governmental body or law
enforcement official;
(2) the employee is requested by a public body or office to participate in an investigation,
hearing, inquiry;
(3) the employee refuses an employer's order to perform an action that the employee
has an objective basis in fact to believe violates any state or federal law or rule or regulation
adopted pursuant to law, and the employee informs the employer that the order is being
refused for that reason;
(4) the employee, in good faith, reports a situation in which the quality of health care
services provided by a health care facility, organization, or health care provider violates a
standard established by federal or state law or a professionally recognized national clinical
or ethical standard and potentially places the public at risk of harm;
(5) a public employee communicates the findings of a scientific or technical study that
the employee, in good faith, believes to be truthful and accurate, including reports to a
governmental body or law enforcement official; or
(6) deleted text begin an employee in the classified service of state governmentdeleted text end new text begin a state employeenew text end
communicates information that the employee, in good faith, believes to be truthful and
accurate, and that relates to state deleted text begin services, including the financing of state servicesdeleted text end new text begin programs,
services, or financing, including but not limited to fraud or misuse within state programs,
services, or financingnew text end , to:
(i) a legislator or the legislative auditor; deleted text begin or
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(ii) a constitutional officerdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin
(iii) an employer;
new text end
new text begin
(iv) any governmental body; or
new text end
new text begin
(v) a law enforcement official.
new text end
The disclosures protected pursuant to this section do not authorize the disclosure of data
otherwise protected by law.
Sec. 58.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 240.131, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Payments to state.
(a) A regulatory fee is imposed at the rate of deleted text begin onedeleted text end new text begin twonew text end percent
of all amounts wagered by Minnesota residents with an authorized advance deposit wagering
provider. The fee shall be declared on a form prescribed by the commission. The ADW
provider must pay the fee to the commission no more than 15 days after the end of the month
in which the wager was made. Fees collected under this paragraph must be deposited in the
state treasury and credited to a racing and card-playing regulation account in the special
revenue fund and are appropriated to the commission to offset the costs incurred by the
commission as described in section 240.30, subdivision 9, or the costs associated with
regulating horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in Minnesota.
(b) A breeders fund fee is imposed in the amount of one-quarter of one percent of all
amounts wagered by Minnesota residents with an authorized advance deposit wagering
provider. The fee shall be declared on a form prescribed by the commission. The ADW
provider must pay the fee to the commission no more than 15 days after the end of the month
in which the wager was made. Fees collected under this paragraph must be deposited in the
state treasury and credited to a racing and card-playing regulation account in the special
revenue fund and are appropriated to the commission to offset the cost of administering the
breeders fund, to support racehorse adoption, retirement, and repurposing, and promote
horse breeding in Minnesota.
Sec. 59.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 13a. new text end
new text begin Responsible lottery official. new text end
new text begin
"Responsible lottery official" means an officer,
director, or owner of an organization, firm, partnership, or corporation that have oversight
of lottery ticket sales.
new text end
Sec. 60.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349A.06, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Qualifications.
(a) The director may not contract with a deleted text begin retailerdeleted text end new text begin sole proprietor
to be a lottery retailernew text end who:
(1) is under the age of 18;
(2) is in business solely as a seller of lottery tickets;
(3) owes $500 or more in delinquent taxes as defined in section 270C.72;
(4) has been convicted within the previous five years of a felony or gross misdemeanor,
any crime involving fraud or misrepresentation, or a gambling-related offensenew text begin in any
jurisdiction in the United Statesnew text end ;
(5) is a member of the immediate family, residing in the same household, as the director
or any employee of the lottery;
(6) in the director's judgment does not have the financial stability or responsibility to
act as a lottery retailer, or whose contracting as a lottery retailer would adversely affect the
public health, welfare, and safety, or endanger the security and integrity of the lottery; or
(7) is a currency exchange, as defined in section 53A.01.
deleted text begin
A contract entered into before August 1, 1990, which violates clause (7) may continue
in effect until its expiration but may not be renewed.
deleted text end
(b) new text begin The director may not contract with an organization, firm, partnership, or corporation
to be a lottery retailer that:
new text end
new text begin
(1) has a responsible lottery official who: (i) is under the age of 18; (ii) owes $500 or
more in delinquent taxes as defined in section 270C.72; or (iii) has been convicted within
the previous five years of a felony or gross misdemeanor, any crime involving fraud or
misrepresentation, or a gambling-related offense in any jurisdiction in the United States;
new text end
new text begin (2) new text end deleted text begin An organization, firm, partnership, or corporation thatdeleted text end has a stockholder who owns
more than five percent of the business or the stock of the corporation,new text begin a responsible lottery
official,new text end an officer, ornew text begin anew text end director, deleted text begin that does not meet the requirements of paragraph (a), clause
(4), is not eligible to be a lottery retailer under this sectiondeleted text end new text begin who is a member of the immediate
family of, or resides in the same household as, the director or any employee of the lottery;
new text end
new text begin
(3) is in business solely as a seller of lottery tickets;
new text end
new text begin
(4) in the director's judgment does not have the financial stability or responsibility to
act as a lottery retailer, or whose contracting as a lottery retailer would adversely affect
public health, welfare, and safety, or endanger the security and integrity of the lottery; or
new text end
new text begin (5) is a currency exchange, as defined in section 53A.01new text end .
deleted text begin
(c) The restrictions under paragraph (a), clause (4), do not apply to an organization,
partnership, or corporation if the director determines that the organization, partnership, or
firm has terminated its relationship with the individual whose actions directly contributed
to the disqualification under this subdivision.
deleted text end
Sec. 61.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349A.06, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Criminal history.
deleted text begin
The director may request the director of alcohol and gambling
enforcement to investigate all applicants for lottery retailer contracts to determine their
compliance with the requirements of subdivision 2.
deleted text end
new text begin
(a) Upon the director's request, an applicant for a lottery retailer contract must submit a
completed criminal history records check consent form, a full set of classifiable fingerprints,
and required fees to the director or the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Upon receipt of
the information, the director must submit the completed criminal history records check
consent form, full set of classifiable fingerprints, and required fees to the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension.
new text end
new text begin
(b) After receiving the information, the bureau must conduct a Minnesota criminal history
records check of the individual. The bureau is authorized to exchange the fingerprints with
the Federal Bureau of Investigation to obtain the applicant's national criminal history record
information. The bureau must return the results of the Minnesota and national criminal
history records checks to the director to determine the individual's compliance with the
requirements of subdivision 2.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The director must request a Minnesota and national criminal history records check
for any sole proprietor or responsible lottery official that applies to be a lottery retailer and
(1) has not undergone a check under this section within the past seven years, or (2) has had
any lapse in a contract to sell lottery tickets.
new text end
new text begin (d) new text end The director may issue a temporary contract, valid for not more than 90 days, to an
applicant pending the completion of the investigation or a final determination of qualifications
under this section. The director has access to all criminal history data compiled by the
deleted text begin director of alcohol and gambling enforcementdeleted text end new text begin Bureau of Criminal Apprehensionnew text end on (1) any
person holding or applying for a retailer contract, (2) any person holding a lottery vendor
contract or who has submitted a bid on such a contract, and (3) any person applying for
employment with the lottery.
Sec. 62.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349A.06, subdivision 11, is amended to read:
Subd. 11.
Cancellation, suspension, and refusal to renew contracts or locations.
(a)
The director shall cancel the contract of any lottery retailer or prohibit a lottery retailer from
selling lottery tickets at a business location who:
(1) deleted text begin hasdeleted text end new text begin is a sole proprietor or has a responsible lottery official who hasnew text end been convicted
of a felony or gross misdemeanornew text begin in any jurisdiction in the United Statesnew text end ;
(2) deleted text begin hasdeleted text end new text begin is a sole proprietor or has a responsible lottery official who hasnew text end committed deleted text begin fraud,
misrepresentation, or deceitdeleted text end new text begin any crime involving fraud or misrepresentation, or a
gambling-related offense in any jurisdiction in the United Statesnew text end ;
(3) has provided false or misleading information to the lottery; or
(4) has acted in a manner prejudicial to public confidence in the integrity of the lottery.
(b) The director may cancel, suspend, or refuse to renew the contract of any lottery
retailer or prohibit a lottery retailer from selling lottery tickets at a business location who:
(1) changes business location;
(2) fails to account for lottery tickets received or the proceeds from tickets sold;
(3) fails to remit funds to the director in accordance with the director's rules;
(4) violates a law or a rule or order of the director;
(5) fails to comply with any of the terms in the lottery retailer's contract;
(6) fails to file a bond, securities, or a letter of credit as required under subdivision 3;
(7) in the opinion of the director fails to maintain a sufficient sales volume to justify
continuation as a lottery retailer; or
(8) has violated section 340A.503, subdivision 2, clause (1), two or more times within
a two-year period.
(c) The director may also cancel, suspend, or refuse to renew a lottery retailer's contract
or prohibit a lottery retailer from selling lottery tickets at a business location if there is a
material change in any of the factors considered by the director under subdivision 2.
(d) A contract cancellation, suspension, refusal to renew, or prohibiting a lottery retailer
from selling lottery tickets at a business location under this subdivision is a contested case
under sections 14.57 to 14.69 and is in addition to any criminal penalties provided for a
violation of law or rule.
(e) The director may temporarily suspend a contract or temporarily prohibit a lottery
retailer from selling lottery tickets at a business location without notice for any of the reasons
specified in this subdivision provided that a hearing is conducted within seven days after a
request for a hearing is made by a lottery retailer. Within 20 days after receiving the
administrative law judge's report, the director shall issue an order vacating the temporary
suspension or prohibition or making any other appropriate order. If no hearing is requested
within 30 days of the temporary suspension or prohibition taking effect, the suspension or
prohibition becomes permanent unless the director vacates or modifies the order.
Sec. 63.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 471.6985, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
If deleted text begin $350,000deleted text end new text begin $750,000new text end sales, audited statement.
Any city operating a municipal
liquor store with total annual sales in excess of deleted text begin $350,000deleted text end new text begin $750,000, as adjusted for inflation
annually by the state auditor using the implicit price deflator for state and local expenditures
published by the United States Department of Commerce,new text end shall submit to the state auditor
audited financial statements new text begin produced in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles new text end for the liquor store that have been attested to by a certified public accountant or
the state auditor within 180 days after the close of the fiscal year, except that the state auditor
may extend the deadline upon request of a city and a showing of inability to conform. The
state auditor may accept this report in lieu of the report required by subdivision 1.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 64. new text begin 2025 COMPENSATION COUNCIL REVIVED.
new text end
new text begin
The Compensation Council appointed under Minnesota Statutes, section 15A.082, in
2025 is revived on June 1, 2026, and expires upon the council's submission of judicial salary
recommendations in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 15A.082, subdivision 3,
paragraph (a), as amended in section 27.
new text end
Sec. 65. new text begin OPEN POSITIONS REPORT.
new text end
new text begin
The commissioner of management and budget must report the number of posted executive
branch job openings that have gone unfilled for at least six months. The commissioner's
report must identify such openings by agency and job title, and identify which specific job
titles or classes take longest to fill on average and those that experience the most turnover.
No later than February 1, 2026, August 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027, the commissioner
must submit this report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over state government finance and policy.
new text end
Sec. 66. new text begin INTEGRATING APPLICATION INFORMATION AND A REFERRAL
PROCESS FOR THE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON THE MNBENEFITS
WEB PORTAL.
new text end
new text begin
No later than June 30, 2026, the commissioner of children, youth, and families, in
consultation with Metro Transit and the commissioners of transportation, human services,
and Minnesota IT Services, must integrate application information and a referral process
for the transit assistance program administered by Metro Transit into the MNbenefits web
portal. Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council must continue to process applications
for the transit assistance program after application information and a referral process are
integrated into the MNbenefits web portal.
new text end
Sec. 67. new text begin STATUE REPLACEMENT.
new text end
new text begin
The commissioner of administration may accept private funds, submit a request to the
Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, and erect a new statue in Statuary Hall in the
United States Capitol, including removing an existing statue from Statuary Hall and
transporting it to Minnesota, recasting an existing statue in Minnesota, and transporting and
installing the new statue in Statuary Hall. All money accepted by the commissioner under
this section must be deposited in a dedicated account in the special revenue fund and is
appropriated to the commissioner for purposes of this section. The account expires on
January 1, 2028, with any money remaining in the account at that time appropriated to the
State Arts Board for purposes of the programs and activities authorized under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 129D.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day after the chief clerk of the house
of representatives and the secretary of the senate jointly notify the revisor of statutes and
the commissioner of administration that the state has satisfied the requirements for a statue
replacement request under United States Code, title 2, chapter 30, section 2132.
new text end
Sec. 68. new text begin REVISOR INSTRUCTION.
new text end
new text begin
The revisor of statutes shall change the term "Office of Administrative Hearings" to
"Court of Administrative Hearings" wherever the term appears in Minnesota Statutes. The
revisor of statutes shall also change the term "office" to "court" wherever the term "office"
appears and refers to the Office of Administrative Hearings in Minnesota Statutes.
new text end
Sec. 69. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Legislative commissions. new text end
new text begin
(a)
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 3.8842;
and 3.8845,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin
(b)
new text end
new text begin
Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 3, article 2, section 34, as amended by
Laws 2020, chapter 100, section 22; and Laws 2022, chapter 50, article 3, section 2,
new text end
new text begin
are
repealed.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Employee gainsharing. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.90,
new text end
new text begin
is repealed.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Department of Administration. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 16B.328,
subdivision 2; and 16C.36,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Advisory Council on Infrastructure. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections
16B.356; 16B.357; 16B.358; and 16B.359,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Office of the Legislative Auditor. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.45,
new text end
new text begin
is repealed.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Political and campaign provisions. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 211B.06;
and 211B.08,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
ARTICLE 3
STATE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.01, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Equitable compensation relationships.
It is the policy of this state deleted text begin to attemptdeleted text end
to establish equitable compensation relationships between female-dominated,
male-dominated, and balanced classes of employees in the executive branch. Compensation
relationships are equitable within the meaning of this subdivision when the primary
consideration in negotiating, establishing, recommending, and approving total compensation
is comparability of the value of the work in relationship to other deleted text begin positionsdeleted text end new text begin classificationsnew text end
in the executive branch.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.02, subdivision 14, is amended to read:
Subd. 14.
deleted text begin Commissioner'sdeleted text end new text begin Nonrepresented employees compensationnew text end
plan.
"deleted text begin Commissioner'sdeleted text end new text begin Nonrepresented employees compensationnew text end plan" means the plan
required by section 3.855 regarding total compensation and terms and conditions of
employment, including grievance administration, for employees of the executive branch
who are not otherwise provided for in this chapter or other law.
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Statewide leadership.
(a) The commissioner is the chief personnel and
labor relations manager of the civil service in the executive branch.
Whenever any power or responsibility is given to the commissioner by any provision
of this chapter, unless otherwise expressly provided, the power or authority applies to all
employees of agencies in the executive branch and to employees in classified positions in
the Office of the Legislative Auditor, the Minnesota State Retirement System, the Public
Employees Retirement Association, and the Teacher's Retirement Association. Unless
otherwise provided by law, the power or authority does not apply to unclassified employees
in the legislative and judicial branches.
(b) The commissioner shall operate an information system from which personnel data,
as defined in section 13.43, concerning employees and applicants for positions in the
classified service can be retrieved.
The commissioner has access to all public and private personnel data kept by appointing
authorities that will aid in the discharge of the commissioner's duties.
(c) The commissioner may consider and investigate any matters concerned with the
administration of provisions of this chapter, and may order any remedial actions consistent
with law. The commissioner, at the request of an agency, shall provide assistance in employee
misconduct investigations. new text begin Upon request of the appointing authority, the commissioner may
issue determinations on personnel matters regarding board-appointed executive directors
or leaders. new text end The commissioner shall have the right to assess from the requesting agency, any
costs incurred while assisting the agency in the employee misconduct investigation. Money
received by the commissioner under this paragraph is appropriated to the commissioner for
purposes of this paragraph.
(d) The commissioner may assess or establish and collect premiums from all state entities
to cover the costs of programs under deleted text begin sectionsdeleted text end new text begin sectionnew text end 15.46 deleted text begin and 176.603deleted text end .
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.04, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Administrative procedures.
The commissioner shall develop administrative
procedures, which are not subject to the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative
Procedure Act, to effect provisions of chapter 43A which do not directly affect the rights
of or processes available to the general public. The commissioner may also adopt
administrative procedures, not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act, which concern
topics affecting the general public if those procedures concern only the internal management
of the department or other agencies and if those elements of the topics which affect the
general public are the subject of department rules.
Administrative procedures shall be reproduced and made available for comment in
accessible digital formats under section 16E.03 to agencies, employees, and appropriate
exclusive representatives certified pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25, for at least 15
days prior to implementation and shall include but are not limited to:
(1) maintenance and administration of a plan of classification for all positions in the
classified service and for comparisons of unclassified positions with positions in the classified
service;
(2) procedures for administration of collective bargaining agreements and plans
established pursuant to section 43A.18 concerning total compensation and the terms and
conditions of employment for employees;
(3) procedures for effecting all personnel actions internal to the state service such as
processes and requirements for agencies to publicize job openings and consider applicants
who deleted text begin are referred or nominate themselvesdeleted text end new text begin applynew text end , conduct of selection procedures limited to
employees, noncompetitive and qualifying appointments of employees and leaves of absence;
(4) maintenance and administration of employee performance appraisal, training and
other programs; and
(5) procedures for pilots of the reengineered employee selection process. Employment
provisions of this chapter, associated personnel rules adopted under subdivision 3, and
administrative procedures established under clauses (1) and (3) may be waived for the
purposes of these pilots. The pilots may affect the rights of and processes available to
members of the general public seeking employment in the classified service. The
commissioner will provide public notice of any pilot directly affecting the rights of and
processes available to the general public and make the administrative procedures available
for comment to the general public, agencies, employees, and appropriate exclusive
representatives certified pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25 for at least 30 days prior
to implementation. The commissioner must publish the public notice in an accessible digital
format under section 16E.03. The commissioner must provide a comment process that allows
the public to submit comments through multiple formats to ensure accessibility. These
formats must include telephone, digital content, and email.
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.04, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Donation of time.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner
shall authorize the appointing authority to permit the donation of up to eight hours of
accumulated vacation time in each year by each employee who is a member of law
enforcement unit number 1new text begin , 18, or 19new text end to their union representative for the purpose of carrying
out the duties of office.
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.05, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
deleted text begin Commissioner'sdeleted text end new text begin Nonrepresented employees compensationnew text end plan.
The
commissioner shall periodically develop and establish pursuant to this chapter a
deleted text begin commissioner'sdeleted text end new text begin nonrepresented employees compensationnew text end plan. The commissioner shall
submit the plan to the Legislative Coordinating Commission.
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.08, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Additional unclassified positions.
Appointing authorities for deleted text begin the following
agencies may designate additional unclassified positions according to this subdivision: the
Departments of Administration; Agriculture; Children, Youth, and Families; Commerce;
Corrections; Education; Employment and Economic Development; Explore Minnesota
Tourism; Management and Budget; Health; Human Rights; Human Services; Labor and
Industry; Natural Resources; Public Safety; Revenue; Transportation; and Veterans Affairs;
the Housing Finance and Pollution Control Agencies; the State Lottery; the State Board of
Investment; the Office of Administrative Hearings; the Department of Information
Technology Services;deleted text end new text begin an agency, includingnew text end the Offices of the Attorney General, Secretary
of State, and State Auditordeleted text begin ; the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; the Minnesota
Office of Higher Education; the Perpich Center for Arts Education; Direct Care and
Treatment; the Minnesota Zoological Board; and the Office of Emergency Medical Servicesdeleted text end new text begin ,
may designate additional unclassified positionsnew text end .
A position designated deleted text begin by an appointing authoritydeleted text end according to this subdivision must
meet the following standards and criteria:
(1) the designation of the position would not be contrary to other law relating specifically
to that agency;
(2) the person occupying the position would report directly to the agency head or deputy
agency head and would be designated as part of the agency head's management team;
(3) the duties of the position would involve significant discretion and substantial
involvement in the development, interpretation, and implementation of agency policy;
(4) the duties of the position would not require primarily personnel, accounting, or other
technical expertise where continuity in the position would be important;
(5) there would be a need for the person occupying the position to be accountable to,
loyal to, and compatible with, the governor and the agency head, the employing statutory
board or commission, or the employing constitutional officer;
(6) the position would be at the level of division or bureau director or assistant to the
agency head; and
(7) the commissioner has approved the designation as being consistent with the standards
and criteria in this subdivision.
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.08, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Length of service for student workers.
A person may deleted text begin notdeleted text end new text begin only new text end be employed
as a student worker in the unclassified service under subdivision 1 deleted text begin for more than 36 months.
Employment at a school that a student attends is not counted for purposes of this 36-month
limit. Student workers in the Minnesota Department of Transportation SEEDS program
who are actively involved in a four-year degree program preparing for a professional career
job in the Minnesota Department of Transportation may be employed as a student worker
for up to 48 monthsdeleted text end new text begin if they are enrolled in secondary, postsecondary, or graduate studynew text end .
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.11, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
Subd. 9.
deleted text begin Rejectiondeleted text end new text begin Nonselectionnew text end ; explanation.
If the appointing authority deleted text begin rejectsdeleted text end new text begin does
not select new text end a member of the finalist pool who has claimed veteran's preference, the appointing
authority shall notify the finalist in writing of the reasons for the rejection.
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.121, is amended to read:
43A.121 RANKING OF THE APPLICANT POOL.
Applicants referred from a layoff list shall be ranked as provided in the collective
bargaining agreement or plan established under section 43A.18, under which the layoff list
was established. All other names in an applicant pool shall be ranked according to the
veteran's preference provisions of section 43A.11, subdivision 7deleted text begin , and then in descending
order of the number of skill matches for the vacant positiondeleted text end . If any ties in rank remain, those
names shall appear in alphabetical order.
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.15, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Provisional appointments.
The commissioner may authorize an appointing
authority to make a provisional appointment if no applicant is suitable or available for
appointment and the person to be provisionally appointed is qualified in all respects except
for completion of a licensure or certification requirement.
No person shall be employed on a provisional basis for more than six months unless the
commissioner grants an extension to a maximum of 12 months in the best interest of the
state. No extension may be granted beyond 12 months except where there is a lack of
applicants and the provisional appointee is continuing to work to complete the licensure or
certification requirement.
At the request of an appointing authority, the commissioner may authorize the
probationary appointment of a provisional appointee who has performed satisfactorily deleted text begin for
at least 60 daysdeleted text end and has completed the licensure or certification requirement.
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.15, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Appointments for unclassified incumbents of newly classified positions.
The
commissioner may authorize the probationary appointment of an incumbent who has passed
a qualifying selection process and who has served at least one year in an unclassified position
deleted text begin which has been placed in the classified service by proper authoritydeleted text end .
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.15, subdivision 12, is amended to read:
Subd. 12.
deleted text begin Work-trainingdeleted text end new text begin Traineenew text end appointments.
The commissioner may authorize
the probationary appointment of persons who successfully complete on-the-job state training
programs deleted text begin whichdeleted text end new text begin thatnew text end have been approved by the commissioner.
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.15, subdivision 14, is amended to read:
Subd. 14.
700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience.
(a) The commissioner shall
consult with the Department of Employment and Economic Development's Vocational
Rehabilitation Services and State Services for the Blind and other disability experts in
establishing, reviewing, and modifying the qualifying procedures for applicants whose
disabilities are of such a significant nature that the applicants are unable to demonstrate
their abilities in the selection process. The qualifying procedures must consist of up to 700
hours of on-the-job demonstration experience. The 700-hour on-the-job demonstration
experience is an alternative, noncompetitive hiring process for qualified applicants with
disabilities. All permanent executive branch classified positions are eligible for a 700-hour
on-the-job demonstration experience, and all permanent classified job postings must provide
information regarding the on-the-job demonstration overview and certification process.
(b) The commissioner deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin shallnew text end authorize the probationary appointment of an applicant
based on the request of the appointing authority that documents that the applicant has
successfully demonstrated qualifications for the position through completion of an on-the-job
demonstration experience. A qualified applicant deleted text begin shoulddeleted text end new text begin shallnew text end be converted to deleted text begin permanent,deleted text end
probationary appointments at the point in the 700-hour on-the-job experience when the
applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or
without reasonable accommodation. The implementation of this subdivision may not be
deemed a violation of chapter 43A or 363A.
(c) The commissioner and the ADA and disability employment director, described in
section 43A.19, subdivision 1, paragraph (e), are responsible for the administration and
oversight of the 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience, including the establishment
of policies and procedures, data collection and reporting requirements, and compliance.
(d) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall design and implement a
training curriculum for the 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience. All executive
leaders, managers, supervisors, human resources professionals, affirmative action officers,
and ADA coordinators must receive annual training on the program.
(e) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall develop, administer, and
make public a formal grievance process for individuals in the 700-hour on-the-job
demonstration experience under this subdivision and deleted text begin supported workdeleted text end new text begin customized employmentnew text end
program under section 43A.421, subdivision 2.
(f) An appointing authority must make reasonable accommodations in response to a
request from an applicant with a disability, including providing accommodations in a timely
manner during the application and hiring process and throughout the 700-hour on-the-job
demonstration experience. Requirements for accessibility for public records under section
363A.42, continuing education under section 363A.43, and technology under section 16E.03,
subdivision 2, clauses (3) and (9), apply to an agency filling an appointment during the
application and hiring process and through the on-the-job demonstration experience period.
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.17, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Salary on demotion; special cases.
The commissioner may, upon request of
an appointing authority, approve payment of an employee with permanent status at a salary
rate above the maximum of the class to which the employee is demoted. The commissioner
shall take such action as required by collective bargaining agreements or plans pursuant to
section 43A.18. If the action is justified by the employee's long or outstanding service,
exceptional or technical qualificationsdeleted text begin , age, health,deleted text end or substantial changes in work assignment
beyond the control of the employee, the commissioner may approve a rate up to and including
the employee's salary immediately prior to demotion. Thereafter, so long as the employee
remains in the same position, the employee shall not be eligible to receive any increase in
salary until the employee's salary is within the range of the class to which the employee's
position is allocated unless such increases are specifically provided in collective bargaining
agreements or plans pursuant to section 43A.18.
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.18, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
deleted text begin Commissioner'sdeleted text end new text begin Nonrepresented employees compensationnew text end plan.
Except as
provided in section 43A.01, the compensation, terms and conditions of employment for all
classified and unclassified employees, except unclassified employees in the legislative and
judicial branches, who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement and not otherwise
provided for in chapter 43A or other law are governed solely by a plan developed by the
commissioner. The Legislative Coordinating Commission shall review the plan under section
3.855, subdivision 2. The plan need not be adopted in accordance with the rulemaking
provisions of chapter 14.
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.181, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Donation of vacation time.
A state employee may donate up to 12 hours
of accrued vacation time in any fiscal year to the account established by subdivision 2 for
the benefit of another state employee. deleted text begin The employee must notify the employee's agency
head of the amount of accrued vacation time the employee wishes to donate and the name
of the other state employee who is to benefit from the donation. The agency head shall
determine the monetary value of the donated time, using the gross salary of the employee
making the donation. The agency head shall transfer that amount, less deductions for
applicable taxes and retirement contributions, to the account established by subdivision 2.deleted text end
A donation of accrued vacation time is irrevocable once its monetary value has been
transferred to the account.
Sec. 18.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.1815, is amended to read:
43A.1815 VACATION DONATION TO SICK LEAVE ACCOUNT.
(a) In addition to donations under section 43A.181, a state employee may donate a total
of up to 40 hours of accrued vacation leave each fiscal year to the sick leave account of one
or more state employees. A state employee may not be paid for more than 80 hours in a
payroll period during which the employee uses sick leave credited to the employee's account
as a result of a transfer from another state employee's vacation account.
new text begin
(b) At retirement, eligible state employees may donate additional accumulated vacation
hours in excess of their vacation payout at time of retirement, into a general pool, even if
they already have donated 40 hours.
new text end
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end The recipient employee must receive donations, as available, for a life-threatening
condition of the employee or spouse or dependent child that prevents the employee from
working. A recipient may use program donations retroactively to when all forms of paid
leave are exhausted if the employee has sufficient donations to cover the period of
retroactivity. A recipient who receives program donations under this section may use up to
80 hours of program donations after the death of a spouse or dependent child.
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end An applicant for benefits under this section who receives an unfavorable
determination may select a designee to consult with the commissioner or commissioner's
designee on the reasons for the determination.
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end The commissioner shall establish procedures under section 43A.04, subdivision
4, for eligibility, duration of need based on individual cases, monitoring and evaluation of
individual eligibility status, and other topics related to administration of this program.
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.19, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Statewide affirmative action program.
(a) To assure that positions in
the executive branch of the civil service are equally accessible to all qualified persons, and
to eliminate the effects of past and present discrimination, intended or unintended, on the
basis of protected group status, the commissioner shall adopt and periodically revise, if
necessary, a statewide affirmative action program. The statewide affirmative action program
must consist of at least the following:
(1) objectives, goals, and policies;
(2) procedures, standards, and assumptions to be used by agencies in the preparation of
agency affirmative action plans, including methods by which goals and timetables are
established;
(3) the analysis of separation patterns to determine the impact on protected group
members; and
(4) requirements for annual objectives and submission of affirmative action progress
reports from heads of agencies.
Agency heads must report the data in clause (3) to the state Director of deleted text begin Recruitment,
Retention anddeleted text end Affirmative Action and the state ADA coordinator, in addition to being
available to anyone upon request. The commissioner must annually post the aggregate and
agency-level reports under clause (4) on the agency's website.
(b) The commissioner shall establish statewide affirmative action goals for each of the
federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) occupational categories applicable to state
employment, using at least the following factors:
(1) the percentage of members of each protected class in the recruiting area population
who have the necessary skills; and
(2) the availability for promotion or transfer of current employees who are members of
protected classes.
(c) The commissioner may use any of the following factors in addition to the factors
required under paragraph (b):
(1) the extent of unemployment of members of protected classes in the recruiting area
population;
(2) the existence of training programs in needed skill areas offered by employing agencies
and other institutions; and
(3) the expected number of available positions to be filled.
(d) The commissioner shall designate a state director of diversity and equal employment
opportunity who may be delegated the preparation, revision, implementation, and
administration of the program. The commissioner of management and budget may place
the director's position in the unclassified service if the position meets the criteria established
in section 43A.08, subdivision 1a.
(e) The commissioner shall designate a statewide ADA and disability employment
director. The commissioner may delegate the preparation, revision, implementation,
evaluation, and administration of the program to the director. The director must administer
the 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience under the deleted text begin supported workdeleted text end new text begin customized
employmentnew text end program and disabled veteran's employment programs. The ADA and disability
employment director shall have education, knowledge, and skills in disability policy,
employment, and the ADA. The commissioner may place the director's position in the
unclassified service if the position meets the criteria established in section 43A.08,
subdivision 1a.
(f) Agency affirmative action plans, including reports and progress, must be posted on
the agency's public and internal websites within 30 days of being approved. The
commissioner of management and budget shall post a link to all executive branch
agency-approved affirmative action plans on its public website. Accessible copies of the
affirmative action plan must be available to all employees and members of the general public
upon request.
Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.23, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
General.
(a) The commissioner is authorized to request proposals or to
negotiate and to enter into contracts with parties which in the judgment of the commissioner
are best qualified to provide service to the benefit plans. Contracts entered into are not
subject to the requirements of sections 16C.16 to 16C.19. The commissioner may negotiate
premium rates and coverage. The commissioner shall consider the cost of the plans,
conversion options relating to the contracts, service capabilities, character, financial position,
and reputation of the carriers, and any other factors deleted text begin whichdeleted text end new text begin thatnew text end the commissioner deems
appropriate. Each benefit contract must be for a uniform term of at least one year, but may
be made automatically renewable from term to term in the absence of notice of termination
by either party. A carrier licensed under chapter 62A is exempt from the taxes imposed by
chapter 297I on premiums paid to it by the state.
(b) All self-insured hospital and medical service products must comply with coverage
mandates, data reporting, and consumer protection requirements applicable to the licensed
carrier administering the product, had the product been insured, including chapters 62J,
62M, and 62Q. Any self-insured products that limit coverage to a network of providers or
provide different levels of coverage between network and nonnetwork providers shall comply
with section 62D.123 and geographic access standards for health maintenance organizations
adopted by the commissioner of health in rule under chapter 62D.
(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), a self-insured hospital and medical product offered
under sections 43A.22 to 43A.30 is required to extend dependent coverage to an eligible
employee's child to the full extent required under chapters 62A and 62L. Dependent child
coverage must, at a minimum, extend to an eligible employee's dependent child to the
limiting age as defined in section 62Q.01, subdivision 2a, disabled children to the extent
required in sections 62A.14 and 62A.141, and dependent grandchildren to the extent required
in sections 62A.042 and 62A.302.
(d) Beginning January 1, 2010, the health insurance benefit plans offered in the
deleted text begin commissioner'sdeleted text end new text begin nonrepresented employees compensationnew text end plan under section 43A.18,
subdivision 2, and the managerial plan under section 43A.18, subdivision 3, must include
an option for a health plan that is compatible with the definition of a high-deductible health
plan in section 223 of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.23, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Contract to contain statement of benefits.
(a) Each contract under sections
43A.22 to 43A.30 shall contain a detailed statement of benefits offered and shall include
any maximums, limitations, exclusions, and other definitions of benefits the commissioner
deems necessary or desirable. Each hospital and medical benefits contract shall provide
benefits at least equal to those required by section 62E.06, subdivision 2.
(b) All summaries of benefits describing the hospital and medical service benefits offered
to state employees must comply with laws and rules for content and clarity applicable to
the licensed carrier administering the product. Referral procedures must be clearly described.
The commissioners of commerce and healthdeleted text begin , as appropriate, shalldeleted text end new text begin maynew text end review the summaries
of benefitsdeleted text begin , whether written or electronic,deleted text end and advise the commissioner on any changes
needed to ensure compliance.
Sec. 22.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.24, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Opt out.
(a) An individual eligible for state-paid hospital, medical, and dental
benefits under this section has the right to decline those benefits, provided the individual
declining the benefits can prove health insurance coverage from another source. Any
individual declining benefits must do so in writing, signed and dated, on a form provided
by the commissioner.
(b) The commissioner must create, and make available in hard copy and online a form
for individuals to use in declining state-paid hospital, medical, and dental benefits. The form
must, at a minimum, include notice to the declining individual of the next available
opportunity and procedure to re-enroll in the benefits.
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(c) No later than January 15 of each year, the commissioner of management and budget
must provide a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over state government finance on the number of employees
choosing to opt-out of state employee group insurance coverage under this section. The
report must provide itemized statistics, by agency, and include the total amount of savings
accrued to each agency resulting from the opt-outs.
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Sec. 23.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.24, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Other eligible persons.
The following persons are eligible for state paid life
insurance and hospital, medical, and dental benefits as determined in applicable collective
bargaining agreements or by the commissioner or by plans pursuant to section 43A.18,
subdivision 6deleted text begin , or by the Board of Regents for employees of the University of Minnesota
not covered by collective bargaining agreementsdeleted text end . Coverages made available, including
optional coverages, are as contained in the plan established pursuant to section 43A.18,
subdivision 2:
(1) a member of the state legislature, provided that changes in benefits resulting in
increased costs to the state shall not be effective until expiration of the term of the members
of the existing house of representatives. An eligible member of the state legislature may
decline to be enrolled for state paid coverages by filing a written waiver with the
commissioner. The waiver shall not prohibit the member from enrolling the member or
dependents for optional coverages, without cost to the state, as provided for in section
43A.26. A member of the state legislature who returns from a leave of absence to a position
previously occupied in the civil service shall be eligible to receive the life insurance and
hospital, medical, and dental benefits to which the position is entitled;
(2) an employee of the legislature or an employee of a permanent study or interim
committee or commission or a state employee on leave of absence to work for the legislature,
during a regular or special legislative session, as determined by the Legislative Coordinating
Commission;
(3) a judge of the appellate courts or an officer or employee of these courts; a judge of
the district court, a judge of county court, or a judge of county municipal court; a district
court referee, judicial officer, court reporter, or law clerk; a district administrator; an
employee of the Office of the District Administrator that is not in the Second or Fourth
Judicial District; a court administrator or employee of the court administrator in a judicial
district under section 480.181, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), and a guardian ad litem program
employee;
(4) a salaried employee of the Public Employees Retirement Association;
(5) a full-time military or civilian officer or employee in the unclassified service of the
Department of Military Affairs whose salary is paid from state funds;
(6) an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, whether paid from state funds or
otherwise, who is not a member of the governing board;
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(7) an employee of the regents of the University of Minnesota;
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deleted text begin (8)deleted text end new text begin (7)new text end notwithstanding section 43A.27, subdivision 3, an employee of the state of
Minnesota or the regents of the University of Minnesota who is at least 60 and not yet 65
years of age on July 1, 1982, who is otherwise eligible for employee and dependent insurance
and benefits pursuant to section 43A.18 or other law, who has at least 20 years of service
and retires, earlier than required, within 60 days of March 23, 1982; or an employee who
is at least 60 and not yet 65 years of age on July 1, 1982, who has at least 20 years of state
service and retires, earlier than required, from employment at Rochester state hospital after
July 1, 1981; or an employee who is at least 55 and not yet 65 years of age on July 1, 1982,
and is covered by the Minnesota State Retirement System correctional employee retirement
plan or the State Patrol retirement fund, who has at least 20 years of state service and retires,
earlier than required, within 60 days of March 23, 1982. For purposes of this clause, a person
retires when the person terminates active employment in state or University of Minnesota
service and applies for a retirement annuity. Eligibility shall cease when the retired employee
attains the age of 65, or when the employee chooses not to receive the annuity that the
employee has applied for. The retired employee shall be eligible for coverages to which the
employee was entitled at the time of retirement, subject to any changes in coverage through
collective bargaining or plans established pursuant to section 43A.18, for employees in
positions equivalent to that from which retired, provided that the retired employee shall not
be eligible for state-paid life insurance. Coverages shall be coordinated with relevant health
insurance benefits provided through the federally sponsored Medicare program;
deleted text begin (9)deleted text end new text begin (8)new text end an employee of an agency of the state of Minnesota identified through the process
provided in this paragraph who is eligible to retire prior to age 65. The commissioner and
the exclusive representative of state employees shall enter into agreements under section
179A.22 to identify employees whose positions are in programs that are being permanently
eliminated or reduced due to federal or state policies or practices. Failure to reach agreement
identifying these employees is not subject to impasse procedures provided in chapter 179A.
The commissioner must prepare a plan identifying eligible employees not covered by a
collective bargaining agreement in accordance with the process outlined in section 43A.18,
subdivisions 2 and 3. For purposes of this paragraph, a person retires when the person
terminates active employment in state service and applies for a retirement annuity. Eligibility
ends as provided in the agreement or plan, but must cease at the end of the month in which
the retired employee chooses not to receive an annuity, or the employee is eligible for
employer-paid health insurance from a new employer. The retired employees shall be eligible
for coverages to which they were entitled at the time of retirement, subject to any changes
in coverage through collective bargaining or plans established under section 43A.18 for
employees in positions equivalent to that from which they retired, provided that the retired
employees shall not be eligible for state-paid life insurance;
deleted text begin (10)deleted text end new text begin (9)new text end employees of the state Board of Public Defense, with eligibility determined by
the state Board of Public Defense in consultation with the commissioner of management
and budget; and
deleted text begin (11)deleted text end new text begin (10)new text end employees of supporting organizations of Enterprise Minnesota, Inc., established
after July 1, 2003, under section 116O.05, subdivision 4, as paid for by the supporting
organization.
Sec. 24.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.27, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Elective eligibility.
The following persons, if not otherwise covered by section
43A.24, may elect coverage for themselves or their dependents at their own expense:
(1) a state employee, including persons on layoff from a civil service position as provided
in collective bargaining agreements or a plan established pursuant to section 43A.18;
deleted text begin
(2) an employee of the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, including
persons on layoff, as provided in collective bargaining agreements or by the Board of
Regents;
deleted text end
deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end an officer or employee of the State Agricultural Society,new text begin Center for Rural Policy
and Development, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute,new text end State Horticultural Society,
Sibley House Association, Minnesota Humanities Center, Minnesota Area Industry Labor
Management Councils, Minnesota International Center, Minnesota Academy of Science,
Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota Safety Council, state Office of Disabled American
Veterans, state Office of the American Legion and its auxiliary, state Office of Veterans of
Foreign Wars and its auxiliary, or state Office of the Military Order of the Purple Heart;
deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end a civilian employee of the adjutant general who is paid from federal funds and
who is not eligible for benefits from any federal civilian employee group life insurance or
health benefits program;
deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (4)new text end an officer or employee of the deleted text begin State Capitoldeleted text end new text begin Affinity Plus Federalnew text end Credit Union
deleted text begin or the Highway Credit Uniondeleted text end ; and
deleted text begin (6)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end an employee of the joint underwriting association pursuant to section 62I.121 or
Minnesota FAIR plan pursuant to section 65A.35, subdivision 5, unless the commissioner
determines that making these employees eligible to purchase this coverage would cause the
state employee group insurance program to lose its status as a governmental plan or would
cause the program to be treated as a multiemployer welfare arrangement.
Sec. 25.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.33, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Procedures.
(a) Procedures for discipline and discharge of employees covered
by collective bargaining agreements shall be governed by the agreements. Procedures for
employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement shall be governed by this
subdivision and by the commissioner's and managerial plans.
(b) For discharge, suspension without pay or demotion, no later than the effective date
of such action, a permanent classified employee not covered by a collective bargaining
agreement shall be given written notice by the appointing authority. The content of that
notice as well as the employee's right to reply to the appointing authority shall be as
prescribed in the grievance procedure contained in the applicable plan established pursuant
to section 43A.18. The notice shall also include a statement that the employee may elect to
appeal the action to the Bureau of Mediation Services within 30 calendar days following
the effective date of the disciplinary action. A copy of the notice and the employee's reply,
if any, shall be filed by the appointing authority with the commissioner no later than ten
calendar days following the effective date of the disciplinary action. The commissioner
shall have final authority to decide whether the appointing authority shall settle the dispute
prior to the hearing provided under new text begin this new text end subdivision deleted text begin 4deleted text end .
(c) For discharge, suspension, or demotion of an employee serving an initial probationary
period, and for noncertification in any subsequent probationary period, grievance procedures
shall be as provided in the plan established pursuant to section 43A.18.
(d) Within ten days of receipt of the employee's written notice of appeal, the commissioner
of the Bureau of Mediation Services shall provide both parties with a list of potential
arbitrators according to the rules of the Bureau of Mediation Services to hear the appeal.
The process of selecting the arbitrator from the list shall be determined by the plan.new text begin new text end The
hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the rules of the Bureau of Mediation Services. If the
arbitrator finds, based on the hearing record, that the action appealed was not taken by the
appointing authority for just cause, the employee shall be reinstated to the position, or an
equal position in another division within the same agency, without loss of pay. If the arbitrator
finds that there exists sufficient grounds for institution of the appointing authority's action
but the hearing record establishes extenuating circumstances, the arbitrator may reinstate
the employee, with full, partial, or no pay, or may modify the appointing authority's action.
The appointing authority shall bear the costs of the arbitrator for hearings provided for in
this section.
Sec. 26.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.346, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Eligibility.
(a) This section applies to a terminated state employee who:
(1) for at least the five years immediately preceding separation under deleted text begin clausedeleted text end new text begin clausesnew text end (2)new text begin
and (3)new text end , was regularly scheduled to work 1,044 or more hours per year in a position covered
by a pension plan administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System or the Public
Employees Retirement Association;
(2) terminated state or Metropolitan Council employment;
(3) at the time of termination under clause (2), met the age and service requirements
necessary to receive an unreduced retirement annuity from the plan and satisfied requirements
for the commencement of the retirement annuity or, for a terminated employee under the
unclassified employees retirement plan, met the age and service requirements necessary to
receive an unreduced retirement annuity from the plan and satisfied requirements for the
commencement of the retirement annuity or elected a lump-sum payment; and
(4) agrees to accept a postretirement option position with the same or a different
appointing authority, working a reduced schedule that is both (i) a reduction of at least 25
percent from the employee's number of previously regularly scheduled work hours; and (ii)
1,044 hours or less in state or Metropolitan Council service.
(b) For purposes of this section, an unreduced retirement annuity includes a retirement
annuity computed under a provision of law which permits retirement, without application
of an earlier retirement reduction factor, whenever age plus years of allowable service total
at least 90.
(c) For purposes of this section, as it applies to state employees who are members of the
Public Employees Retirement Association who are at least age 62, the length of separation
requirement and termination of service requirement prohibiting return to work agreements
under section 353.01, subdivisions 11a and 28, are not applicable.
Sec. 27.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.346, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Duration.
Postretirement option employment is for an initial period not to
exceed one year. During that period, the appointing authority may not modify the conditions
new text begin of employment new text end specified in the written offer without the person's consent, except as required
by law or by the collective bargaining agreement or compensation plan applicable to the
person. At the end of the initial period, the appointing authority has sole discretion to
determine if the offer of a postretirement option position will be renewed, renewed with
modifications, or terminated. Postretirement option employment may be renewed for periods
of up to one year, not to exceed a total duration of five years. No person may be employed
in one or a combination of postretirement option positions under this section for a total of
more than five years.
Sec. 28.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.36, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Cooperation; state agencies.
(a) The commissioner may delegate
administrative functions associated with the duties of the commissioner to appointing
authorities who have the capability to perform such functions when the commissioner
determines that it is in the best interests of the state civil service. The commissioner shall
consult with agencies and agencies shall cooperate as appropriate in implementation of this
chapter.
(b) The commissioner, in conjunction with appointing authorities, shall analyze and
assess current and future human resource requirements of the civil service and coordinate
personnel actions throughout the civil service to meet the requirements. The commissioner
shall provide recruiting assistance and make the applicant database available to appointing
authorities to use in making appointments to positions in the unclassified service.
(c) The head of each agency in the executive branch shall designate an agency personnel
officer. The agency personnel officer shall be accountable to the agency head for all personnel
functions prescribed by laws, rules, collective bargaining agreements, the commissioner
and the agency head. Except when otherwise prescribed by the agency head in a specific
instance, the personnel officer shall be assumed to be the authority accountable to the agency
head over any other officer or employee in the agency for personnel functions.
(d) The head of each agency in the executive branch shall designate an affirmative action
officer who shall have primary responsibility for the administration of the agency's
affirmative action plan. The officer shall report directly to the head of the agency on
affirmative action matters.
(e) Pursuant to section 43A.431, the head of each agency in the executive branch shall
designate an ADA coordinator who shall have primary responsibility for the administration
of ADA policies, procedures, trainings, requests, and arbitration. The coordinator shall
report directly to the deleted text begin commissionerdeleted text end new text begin agency headnew text end .
Sec. 29.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.421, is amended to read:
43A.421 deleted text begin SUPPORTED WORKdeleted text end new text begin CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENTnew text end PROGRAM.
Subdivision 1.
Program established.
deleted text begin
Active positions within agencies of state
government may be selected for inclusion for a supported work program for persons with
significant disabilities. A full-time position may be shared by up to three persons with
significant disabilities and their job coach. The job coach is not a state employee within the
scope of section 43A.02, subdivision 21, or 179A.03, subdivision 14, unless the job coach
holds another position within the scope of section 43A.02, subdivision 21, or 179A.03,
subdivision 14. All classified supported work job postings need to link to the overview and
application process for the supported work program.
deleted text end
new text begin
The commissioner is responsible for
the establishment, administration, and oversight of a program providing customized
employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities as defined in United
States Code, title 29, section 705(21). Employees in the customized employment program
are appointed to a customized employment position by matching the skills offered by eligible
individuals to specific tasks and projects within agencies, rather than to an existing job
classification. When job coach services are necessary for the individuals employed through
this program, the job coach is not a state employee within the scope of section 43A.02,
subdivision 21, or 179A.03, subdivision 14, unless the job coach holds another position
within the scope of section 43A.02, subdivision 21, or 179A.03, subdivision 14.
new text end
Subd. 2.
deleted text begin Responsibilitiesdeleted text end new text begin Customized employmentnew text end .
(a) The commissioner is responsible
for the administration and oversight of the deleted text begin supported workdeleted text end new text begin customized employmentnew text end program,
including the establishment of policies and procedures, new text begin eligibility, new text end data collection and
reporting requirements, and compliance.
(b) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall design and implement a
training curriculum for the deleted text begin supported workdeleted text end new text begin customized employmentnew text end program. All executive
leaders, managers, supervisors, human resources professionals, affirmative action officers,
and Americans with Disabilities Act coordinators must receive deleted text begin annualdeleted text end training regarding
the program.
(c) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall develop, administer, and
make public a formal grievance process for individuals in the program.
Sec. 30. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 43A.315; 43A.317, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, and 12; and 43A.318, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, and 5,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
ARTICLE 4
LICENSING BOARDS
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 155A.23, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 22. new text end
new text begin Textured hair. new text end
new text begin
"Textured hair" is hair that is coiled, curly, or wavy.
new text end
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 155A.27, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Qualifications.
(a) Qualifications for licensing in each classification shall be
determined by the board and established by rule, and shall include educational and
experiential prerequisites.
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(b) A person applying for an individual license to practice as a cosmetologist, hair
technician, manager, or instructor must: (1) successfully complete training on the properties
of the hair and all hair types and textures, including coil, curl, or wave patterns, hair strand
thicknesses, and volumes of hair; and (2) have experience providing services to individuals
with hair of all types and textures, including coil, curl, or wave patterns, hair strand
thicknesses, and volumes of hair.
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deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end The rules shall require a demonstrated knowledge of procedures necessary to
protect the health and safety of the practitioner and the consumer of cosmetology services,
including but not limited to infection control, use of implements, apparatuses and other
appliances, and the use of chemicals.
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 155A.2705, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Training.
Hair technician training must be completed at a Minnesota-licensed
cosmetology school. The training must consist of 900 hours of coursework and planned
clinical instruction and experience that includes:
(1) the first 300 hours of the hair technology course that includes:
(i) student orientation;
(ii) preclinical instruction in the theory of sciences, including:
(A) muscle and bone structure and function;
(B) properties of the hairdeleted text begin , a study of all hair types and textures, including coil, curl, or
wave patterns, hair strand thicknesses, and volumes of hair,deleted text end and scalp;
(C) disorders and diseases of the hair and scalp;
(D) chemistry as related to hair technology; and
(E) electricity and light related to the practice of hair technology;
(iii) theory and preclinical instruction on client and service safety prior to students
offering services;
(iv) introductory service skills that are limited to the observation of an instructor
demonstration, student use of mannequins, or student-to-student application of basic services
related to hair technology;
(v) Minnesota statutes and rules pertaining to the regulation of hair technology;
(vi) health and safety instruction that includes:
(A) chemical safety;
(B) safety data sheets;
(C) personal protective equipment (PPE);
(D) hazardous substances; and
(E) laws and regulations related to health and public safety; and
(vii) infection control to protect the health and safety of the public and technician that
includes:
(A) disinfectants;
(B) disinfectant procedures;
(C) cleaning and disinfection;
(D) single use items;
(E) storage of tools, implements, and linens; and
(F) other implements and equipment used in salons and schools;
(2) 300 hours in hair cutting and styling that includes hair and scalp analysisdeleted text begin ; providing
services to individuals who have all hair types and textures, including coil, curl, or wave
patterns, hair strand thicknesses, and volumes of hair; cleaning;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end scalp and hair conditioningdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end
hair design and shapingdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end dryingdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end arrangingdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end curlingdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end dressingdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end wavingdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end and nonchemical
straightening; and
(3) 300 hours in chemical hair services that includes hair and scalp analysisdeleted text begin ; providing
services to individuals with all hair types and textures, including coil, curl, or wave patterns,
hair strand thicknesses, and volumes of hair;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end dyingdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end bleachingdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end reactive chemicalsdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end keratindeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end
hair coloringdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end permanent straighteningdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end permanent wavingdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end predisposition and strand
testsdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end safety precautionsdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end chemical mixingdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end color formulationdeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin ,new text end and the use of dye removers.
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 155A.30, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Standards.
new text begin
(a) Cosmetologist and hair technician course content must include
textured hair training that consists of theoretical and clinical instruction on working with
hair with various:
new text end
new text begin
(1) curl, coil, and wave patterns;
new text end
new text begin
(2) hair strand thicknesses; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) volumes.
new text end
new text begin (b) new text end The board shall by rule establish minimum standards of course content and length
specific to the educational preparation prerequisite to testing and licensing deleted text begin as cosmetologist,
esthetician, and nail techniciandeleted text end .
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.05, is amended to read:
326.05 QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS.
Each member of the board deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be a resident of this state at the time of and
throughout the member's appointment. Each member except the public members deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
have been engaged in the practice of the relevant profession for at least deleted text begin tendeleted text end new text begin fivenew text end years and
shall have been in responsible charge of professional work requiring licensure as an architect,
engineer, land surveyor, landscape architect, or geoscientist, or certification as an interior
designer for at least deleted text begin fivedeleted text end new text begin twonew text end years.
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.10, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Issuance.
The board shall on application therefor on a prescribed form,
and upon payment of a fee prescribed by rule of the board, issue a license or certificate as
an architect, engineer, land surveyor, landscape architect, geoscientist, or certified interior
designer. A separate fee shall be paid for each profession licensed.
(1) To any person deleted text begin over 25 years of age, who is of good moral character and repute,deleted text end new text begin who
complies with the Rules of Professional Conduct established in rules by the boardnew text end and who
has the experience and educational qualifications deleted text begin whichdeleted text end new text begin thatnew text end the board by rule may prescribe.
(2) To any person who holds an unexpired certificate of registration or license issued
by proper authority in the District of Columbia, any state or territory of the United States,
or any foreign country, in which the requirements for registration or licensure of architects,
engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, geoscientists, or certified interior designers,
respectively, at the time of registration or licensure in the other jurisdiction, were deleted text begin equal, in
the opinion of the board,deleted text end new text begin substantially equivalent as established in rules by the boardnew text end to
those fixed by the board and by the laws of this state, and in which similar privileges are
extended to the holders of certificates of registration or licensure issued by this state. The
board may require such person to submit a certificate of technical qualification from the
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards in the case of an architect, from the
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying in the case of an engineer,
from the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards in the case of a landscape
architect, and from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification in the case of a
certified interior designer.
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.10, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Examination.
deleted text begin
The board, or a committee of the board, may subject any applicant
for licensure or certification to such examinations as may be deemed necessary to establish
qualifications.
deleted text end
deleted text begin
In determining the qualifications of applicants, at least one member determining the
qualifications must be licensed or certified in the same profession as that being evaluated.
deleted text end
new text begin
An applicant for licensure or certification must provide evidence of passing the required
examinations as prescribed by the board in rules.
new text end
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.10, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
Subd. 10.
Temporary military license.
The board shall establish a temporary license
in accordance with section 197.4552 for the practice of architecture, professional engineering,
geosciences, land surveying, landscape architecture, and interior design. The fee for the
temporary license under this subdivision for the practice of architecture, professional
engineering, geosciences, land surveying, landscape architecture, or interior design is deleted text begin $132deleted text end new text begin
$0new text end .
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.111, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Cease and desist orders.
(a) The board, or the complaint committee if
authorized by the board, may issue and have served upon a person an order requiring the
person to cease and desist from the unauthorized practice of architecture, engineering, land
surveying, landscape architecture, geoscience, or the unauthorized use of the titles architect,
professional engineer, land surveyor, landscape architect, professional geologist, professional
soil scientist, certified interior designer, or violation of the statute, rule, or order. The order
shall be calculated to give reasonable notice of the rights of the person to request a hearing
and shall state the reasons for the entry of the order.
(b) Service of the order is effective if the order is served on the person or counsel of
record personally or by certified mail to the most recent address provided to the board for
the person or counsel of record.new text begin Service of the order must be by first class United States
mail, including certified United States mail, or overnight express mail service with the
postage prepaid and addressed to the party at the party's last known address. Service by
United States mail, including certified mail, is complete upon placing the order in the mail
or otherwise delivering the order to the United States mail service. Service by overnight
express mail service is complete upon delivering the order to an authorized agent of the
express mail service.
new text end
(c) Unless otherwise agreed by the board, or the complaint committee if authorized by
the board, and the person requesting the hearing, the hearing shall be held no later than 30
days after the request for the hearing is received by the board.
(d) The administrative law judge shall issue a report within 30 days of the close of the
contested case hearing record, notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 1400.8100, subpart
3. Within 30 days after receiving the report and any exceptions to it, the board shall issue
a further order vacating, modifying, or making permanent the cease and desist orders as the
facts require.
(e) If no hearing is requested within 30 days of service of the order, the order becomes
final and remains in effect until it is modified or vacated by the board.
(f) If the person to whom a cease and desist order is issued fails to appear at the hearing
after being duly notified, the person is in default and the proceeding may be determined
against that person upon consideration of the cease and desist order, the allegations of which
may be considered to be true.
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.111, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Actions against applicants and licensees.
(a) The board may, by order, deny,
refuse to renew, suspend, temporarily suspend, or revoke the application, license, or
certification of a person; censure or reprimand that person; condition or limit the person's
practice; refuse to permit a person to sit for examination; or refuse to release the person's
examination grades if the board finds that the order is in the public interest and the applicant,
licensee, or certificate holder:
(1) has violated a statute, rule, or order that the board has issued or is empowered to
enforce;
(2) has engaged in conduct or acts that are fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest whether
or not the conduct or acts relate to the practice of architecture, engineering, land surveying,
landscape architecture, geoscience, or certified interior design, providing that the fraudulent,
deceptive, or dishonest conduct or acts reflect adversely on the person's ability or fitness to
engage in the practice of architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture,
geoscience, or certified interior design;
(3) has engaged in conduct or acts that are negligent or otherwise in violation of the
standards established by Minnesota Rules, chapters 1800 and 1805, where the conduct or
acts relate to the practice of architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture,
geoscience, or use of the title certified interior designer;
(4) has been convicted of or has pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony, an element
of which is dishonesty or fraud, whether or not the person admits guilt, or has been shown
to have engaged in acts or practices tending to show that the applicant or licensee is
incompetent or has engaged in conduct reflecting adversely on the person's ability or fitness
to engage in the practice of architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture,
geoscience, or use of the title certified interior designer;
(5) employed fraud or deception in obtaining a certificate, license, renewal, or
reinstatement or in passing all or a portion of the examination;
(6) has had the person's architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture,
geoscience, or interior design license, certificate, right to examine, or other similar authority
revoked, suspended, canceled, limited, or not renewed for cause in any state, commonwealth,
or territory of the United States, in the District of Columbia, or in any foreign country;
(7) has had the person's right to practice before any federal, state, or other government
agency revoked, suspended, canceled, limited, or not renewed;
(8) failed to meet any requirement for the issuance or renewal of the person's license or
certificate;
(9) has attached the person's seal or signature to a plan, specification, report, plat, or
other architectural, engineering, land surveying, landscape architectural, geoscientific, or
interior design document not prepared by the person sealing or signing it or under that
person's direct supervision; or
(10) with respect to temporary suspension orders, has committed an act, engaged in
conduct, or committed practices that may, or has in the opinion of the board, or the complaint
committee if authorized by the board, resulted in an immediate threat to the public.
(b) In lieu of or in addition to any remedy provided in paragraph (a), the board may
require, as a condition of continued licensure, possession of certificate, termination of
suspension, reinstatement of license or certificate, examination, or release of examination
grades, that the person:
(1) submit to a quality review of the person's ability, skills, or quality of work, conducted
in such fashion and by such persons, entity, or entities as the board may require including,
but not limited to, remedial education courses; and
(2) complete to the satisfaction of the board such continuing professional education
courses as the board may specify by rule.
(c) Service of the order deleted text begin is effective if the order is served on the licensee, certificate
holder, applicant, person, or counsel of record personally or by certified mail, to the most
recent address provided to the board for the licensee, certificate holder, applicant, person,
or counsel of record.deleted text end new text begin must be by first class United States mail, including certified United
States mail, or overnight express mail service with the postage prepaid and addressed to the
party at the party's last known address. Service by United States mail, including certified
mail, is complete upon placing the order in the mail or otherwise delivering the order to the
United States mail service. Service by overnight express mail service is complete upon
delivering the order to an authorized agent of the express mail service. new text end The order shall state
the reasons for the entry of the order.
(d) All hearings required by this section shall be conducted in accordance with chapter
14, except with respect to temporary suspension orders, as provided for in subdivision 5,
paragraph (d).
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.111, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Procedure for temporary suspension of license or certificate.
(a) When the
board, or the complaint committee if authorized by the board, issues a temporary suspension
order, the suspension is in effect upon service of a written order on the licensee or counsel
of record, specifying the statute, rule, or order violated. The order remains in effect until
the board issues a final order in the matter after a hearing or upon agreement between the
board and the licensee.
(b) Service of the order deleted text begin is effective if the order is served on the licensee or counsel of
record personally or by certified mail, to the most recent address provided to the board for
the licensee or counsel of record.deleted text end new text begin must be by first class United States mail, including certified
United States mail, or overnight express mail service with postage prepaid and addressed
to the party at the party's last known address. Service by United States mail, including
certified mail, is complete upon placing the order in the mail or otherwise delivering the
order to the United States mail service. Service by overnight express mail service is complete
upon delivering the order to an authorized agent of the express mail service.
new text end
(c) The order shall set forth the rights to a hearing contained in this subdivision and shall
state the reasons for the entry of the order.
(d) Within ten days after service of the order, the licensee may request a hearing in
writing. The board shall hold a hearing before its own members within five working days
of receipt of a request for hearing on the sole issue of whether there is a reasonable basis
to continue, modify, or lift the temporary suspension. This hearing is not subject to chapter
14. Evidence presented by the board or the licensee shall be in affidavit form only. The
licensee or counsel of record may appear for oral argument.
(e) Within five working days after the hearing, the board shall issue its order and, if the
suspension is continued, schedule a contested case hearing within 30 days after issuance of
the order. The administrative law judge shall issue a report within 30 days after closing of
the contested case hearing record, notwithstanding the provisions of Minnesota Rules, part
1400.8100, subpart 3. The board shall issue a final order within 30 days after receipt of that
report and any exceptions to it.
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.111, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin Actions against a person with a lapsed license or certificate. new text end
new text begin
If a person's
license or certificate lapses; is surrendered, withdrawn, or terminated; or otherwise becomes
ineffective, the board may institute a proceeding against the person under this subdivision
within two years after the license or certificate was last effective and enter a revocation or
suspension order as of the last date on which the license or certificate was in effect or impose
a civil penalty as provided in subdivision 6.
new text end
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326A.03, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Certificate; required education and experiencenew text begin until July 1, 2030new text end .
(a) On
or after July 1, 2006new text begin , and before July 1, 2030new text end , a person who has passed the examination
required in this section must be granted a certificate as a certified public accountant provided:
(1) the person certifies to the board that the person has completed at least 150 semester or
225 quarter hours at a college or university that is fully accredited by a recognized accrediting
agency listed with the United States Department of Education, or an equivalent accrediting
association, and has completed at least one year of experience of the type specified in
paragraph (b); (2) the board verifies the certifications; and (3) the person complies with
requirements for initial issuance of the certificate as a certified public accountant as
prescribed by the board by rule.
(b) An applicant for initial issuance of a certificate under this subdivision shall show
that the applicant has had one year of experience. Acceptable experience includes providing
any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, compilation,
management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills, as verified by a licensee
and meeting requirements prescribed by the board by rule. Acceptable experience may be
gained through employment in government, industry, academia, or public practice.
Experience as an auditor in the Office of the Legislative Auditor or State Auditor, as verified
by a licensee, shall be acceptable experience.
new text begin
(c) This subdivision expires July 1, 2030.
new text end
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326A.03, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 6a. new text end
new text begin Certificate; required education and experience after June 30, 2030. new text end
new text begin
(a)
On and after July 1, 2030, or during the transitional period as provided in subdivision 6b,
the board must grant a certificate as a certified public accountant to a person who has not
previously been certified and who has passed the examination required in this section if:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the person certifies to the board that the person has:
new text end
new text begin
(i) completed a master's degree at a college or university that is fully accredited by a
recognized accrediting agency listed with the United States Department of Education and
has completed at least one year of acceptable experience as described in paragraph (b); or
new text end
new text begin
(ii) earned a bachelor's or graduate degree from a college or university that is fully
accredited by a recognized accrediting agency listed with the United States Department of
Education and has completed at least two years of acceptable experience as described in
paragraph (b);
new text end
new text begin
(2) the board verifies the certification under clause (1); and
new text end
new text begin
(3) the person complies with requirements as prescribed by the board for an initial
certificate.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Acceptable experience includes providing any type of service or advice that involves
accounting, attestation, compilation, management advisement, financial advisement, tax,
or consulting, as verified by a licensee and meeting requirements prescribed by the board
by rule. Acceptable experience may be gained through employment in government, industry,
academia, or public practice. Experience as an auditor in the Office of the Legislative Auditor
or the Office of the State Auditor, as verified by a licensee, is acceptable experience.
new text end
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326A.03, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 6b. new text end
new text begin Transitional period. new text end
new text begin
(a) Until July 1, 2030, a person must be granted an initial
certificate as a certified public accountant if the person meets either:
new text end
new text begin
(1) all requirements under subdivision 6; or
new text end
new text begin
(2) all requirements under subdivision 6a.
new text end
new text begin
(b) This subdivision expires July 1, 2030.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326A.14, is amended to read:
326A.14 deleted text begin SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCYdeleted text end new text begin MOBILITYnew text end .
Subdivision 1.
Requirements.
(a) An individual whose principal place of business is
not in this state deleted text begin and who holds a valid license in good standing as a certified public accountant
from any state which, upon verification, is in substantial equivalence with the certified
public accountant licensure requirements of section 326A.03, subdivisions 3, 4, and 6,deleted text end shall
be presumed to have qualifications substantially equivalent to this state's requirements and
shall have all the privileges of licensees of this state without the need to obtain a licensedeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ,
if the person:
new text end
new text begin
(1) holds a valid certificate, license, or permit to practice as a certified public accountant
that was issued in another state and is in good standing to practice as a certified public
accountant in that state;
new text end
new text begin
(2) has a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited postsecondary school with an
accounting concentration or equivalent as determined by the board by rule; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) has passed the Uniform CPA Examination.
new text end
new text begin (b)new text end Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this chapter, an individual who offers or
renders professional services, whether in person, by mail, telephone, or electronic means,
under deleted text begin thisdeleted text end paragraphnew text begin (a)new text end : (1) shall be granted practice privileges in this state; (2) is subject
to the requirements in paragraph (c); and (3) is not required to provide any notice or other
submission.
deleted text begin
(b) An individual whose principal place of business is not in this state and who holds a
valid license in good standing as a certified public accountant from any state whose certified
public accountant licensure qualifications, upon verification, are not substantially equivalent
with the licensure requirements of section 326A.03, subdivisions 3, 4, and 6, shall be
presumed to have qualifications substantially equivalent to this state's requirements and
shall have all the privileges of licensees of this state without the need to obtain a license if
the individual obtains verification, as specified in board rule, that the individual's
qualifications are substantially equivalent to the licensure requirements of section 326A.03,
subdivisions 3, 4, and 6. For purposes of this paragraph, any individual who passed the
Uniform CPA Examination and holds a valid license issued by any other state prior to
January 1, 2009, is exempt from the education requirement in section 326A.03, subdivision
6, paragraph (a), provided the individual meets the education requirement in section 326A.03,
subdivision 3. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this chapter, an individual who
offers or renders professional services, whether in person, by mail, telephone, or electronic
means, under this paragraph: (1) shall, after the verification specified by adopted rules, be
granted practice privileges in this state; (2) is subject to the requirements in paragraph (c);
and (3) is not required to provide any notice or other submission.
deleted text end
(c) An individual licensee of another state exercising the privilege afforded under this
section and the firm which employs that licensee are deemed to have consented, as a condition
of the grant of this privilege:
(1) to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the board;
(2) to comply with this chapter and the board's rules;
(3) to the appointment of the state board that issued the license as the licensee's agent
upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding by this board against the
licensee; and
(4) to cease offering or rendering professional services in this state individually and on
behalf of a firm in the event the license issued by the state of the individual's principal place
of business is no longer valid or in good standing.
(d) An individual who has been granted practice privileges under this section who
performs attest services as defined in section 326A.01, subdivision 2, clause (1), (4), or (5),
for any entity with its headquarters in this state, may only do so through a firm which has
obtained a permit under section 326A.05.
Subd. 2.
Use of title in another state.
A licensee of this state offering or rendering
services or using the CPA title in another state is subject to the same disciplinary action in
this state for which the licensee would be subject to discipline for an act committed in the
other state. The board shall investigate any complaint made by the board of accountancy
of another state.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 17. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Rules, part 1105.7900, item D,
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new text begin
is repealed.
new text end
ARTICLE 5
BUSINESS FILING FRAUD AND DECEPTIVE MAILINGS
Section 1.
new text begin
[5.60] LATE RENEWAL PENALTY.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Late penalty. new text end
new text begin
The secretary of state may require a person to pay a late
penalty of up to $40, as business needs require, when filing for renewal or reinstatement of
a business entity that the secretary of state has dissolved, terminated, or revoked due to
failure to file an annual renewal, or a business entity for which the secretary of state has
canceled a certificate of authority. The secretary of state must deposit all late penalty revenue
in the account created under subdivision 2. The late penalty is in addition to any other fee
or assessment provided by law.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Account; appropriation. new text end
new text begin
The secretary of state fraud prevention and data
security account is created in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is appropriated
to the secretary of state to:
new text end
new text begin
(1) fulfill statutory and constitutional duties regarding fraud prevention and data privacy
and security, including but not limited to cyber security and the Minnesota Business Filing
Fraud Prevention Act under sections 300.70 to 300.78;
new text end
new text begin
(2) ensure the accuracy and completeness of documents that are permitted or required
under law to be filed with the secretary of state; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) enhance the secretary of state's information and telecommunications technology
systems and services.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Annual report. new text end
new text begin
By February 15 each year, the secretary of state must submit
a report identifying the amount of revenue collected and outcomes achieved under this
section to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over state government finance and policy.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025, and applies to renewal or
reinstatement applications submitted on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.485, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Scope.
The sections referred to in subdivisions 3 to deleted text begin 6deleted text end new text begin 7new text end are codified
outside this chapter. Those sections classify corporation data as other than public, place
restrictions on access to government data, or involve data sharing.
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.485, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Business fraud investigations. new text end
new text begin
Government data related to investigations under
sections 300.70 to 300.78 are governed by section 300.78.
new text end
Sec. 4.
new text begin
[300.70] CITATION AND DEFINITIONS.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Citation. new text end
new text begin
Sections 300.70 to 300.78 may be cited as the "Minnesota
Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act."
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of sections 300.70 to 300.78, the following terms
have the meanings given.
new text end
new text begin
(b) "Complainant" means a person who (1) delivers a declaration of wrongful filing, and
(2) has a connection to the allegedly wrongful filing or the related business.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Filer" means the person who has allegedly made a wrongful filing.
new text end
new text begin
(d) "Office" means the Office of the Secretary of State.
new text end
Sec. 5.
new text begin
[300.71] DECLARATION OF WRONGFUL FILING.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Form and contents of declaration. new text end
new text begin
(a) A complainant may deliver a
declaration of wrongful filing to the office if the complainant believes that a document filed
under chapters 301 to 323A:
new text end
new text begin
(1) was not authorized to be filed; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) was filed with the intent to: (i) modify the ownership, registered agent, business
address, contact information, governance, or other information of a business on record; or
(ii) register a business using another person's name, address, or identity.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A declaration of wrongful filing must include:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the file number of the allegedly wrongful filing;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the complainant's name, mailing address, and email address;
new text end
new text begin
(3) whether the complainant is employed by or has an ownership interest in the business
that is the subject of the filing;
new text end
new text begin
(4) any information or evidence supporting the complainant's allegations under this
section;
new text end
new text begin
(5) a statement verifying the complainant believes in good faith that the facts stated in
the declaration are true; and
new text end
new text begin
(6) any other information the office deems necessary.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The office must provide a form for declarations filed under this section. A complainant
must use the provided form when submitting a declaration of wrongful filing.
new text end
new text begin
(d) A false material statement of fact in a declaration of wrongful filing or any other
document submitted under sections 300.70 to 300.78 is a violation of section 609.48.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Review of declaration. new text end
new text begin
(a) The office must promptly accept or reject a
declaration of wrongful filing.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The office may reject a declaration of wrongful filing that is incomplete or does not
use the provided form or if the office reasonably believes it was delivered with the intent
to harass or defraud the filer. The office may reject a declaration of wrongful filing if the
office has already issued a final order on the filing identified in the declaration.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Nonexclusive remedy. new text end
new text begin
The remedy in sections 300.70 to 300.78 is not exclusive.
An aggrieved party may seek district court action regardless of whether the individual has
initiated or completed the procedure described in these sections.
new text end
Sec. 6.
new text begin
[300.72] NOTICE.
new text end
new text begin
(a) When the office accepts a declaration of wrongful filing, the office must provide
notice of the declaration to the complainant and the filer. The notice must describe the
allegations made in the declaration and the process used to resolve the allegations. The
notice must prominently state the response timeline in section 300.73 and the consequences
if the filer does not respond. The notice must prominently state that a false statement of
material fact in any documents submitted under sections 300.70 to 300.78 is a violation of
section 609.48.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The office must send the notice by first class mail, postage prepaid, to:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the complainant at the mailing address provided in the declaration; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) the filer at:
new text end
new text begin
(i) the most recent registered business address associated with the filing named in the
declaration; or
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new text begin
(ii) if a mailing address for the filer cannot be identified, the notice may be served on
the filer as provided under section 5.25, subdivision 6.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Notice is deemed received by the complainant and the filer upon mailing.
new text end
new text begin
(d) If the notice to the filer is returned as undeliverable, the office may deem the filing
fraudulent and immediately issue a final order as provided under section 300.76,
notwithstanding the time period under section 300.73.
new text end
Sec. 7.
new text begin
[300.73] RESPONSE.
new text end
new text begin
(a) After notice is received, the filer must respond in writing to the allegations in the
declaration. The response must be received by the office within 21 calendar days of receipt
of the notice.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The filer's response under this section must include any information refuting the
allegations contained in the complainant's declaration.
new text end
Sec. 8.
new text begin
[300.74] PROCEDURE WHEN NO RESPONSE RECEIVED.
new text end
new text begin
If the filer does not respond within the time period under section 300.73, the office must
deem the filing fraudulent and issue a final order as provided under section 300.76.
new text end
Sec. 9.
new text begin
[300.75] PROCEDURE WHEN RESPONSE RECEIVED.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Preliminary determination. new text end
new text begin
(a) If the filer responds within the period
under section 300.73, the office must further investigate the allegations in the declaration
and information in the response and make a preliminary determination regarding whether
the filing named in the declaration is fraudulent.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The office may request additional information from the complainant and the filer if
necessary to make the preliminary determination.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Notice of preliminary determination. new text end
new text begin
The office must send notice of the
preliminary determination to the complainant and the filer in the manner described under
section 300.72. Notice is deemed received in the manner described under section 300.72.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Response. new text end
new text begin
After notice is received, the nonprevailing party must respond to
the preliminary determination within ten calendar days with additional information or
evidence in support of the nonprevailing party's position. The prevailing party may send
additional information or evidence within the same time period. The response must be
received by the office within the time period provided under this subdivision.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Procedure if no second response is received. new text end
new text begin
If the nonprevailing party does
not respond as required under subdivision 3, the preliminary determination becomes final
and the office must issue a final order under section 300.76.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Procedure if second response is received. new text end
new text begin
If the nonprevailing party responds
as required under subdivision 3, the office must consider the additional information provided,
make a final determination regarding whether the filing named in the declaration is fraudulent,
and issue a final order under section 300.76.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Factors. new text end
new text begin
When making a preliminary or final determination under this section,
the office may consider various factors, including but not limited to:
new text end
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(1) whether the office has previously received declarations of wrongful filing or issued
final orders relating to the business, the filer, or the complainant;
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(2) the previous filing history relating to the business, the filer, or the complainant;
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(3) whether the filer or complainant failed to respond to a request for additional
information; and
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(4) whether the office is able to independently verify the information provided by the
filer or complainant using publicly available information.
new text end
Sec. 10.
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[300.76] FINAL ORDER.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Filings deemed fraudulent. new text end
new text begin
(a) If the office deems a filing fraudulent
under section 300.74 or 300.75, the office must issue a final order under this subdivision.
The final order must provide the office's rationale for deeming the filing fraudulent.
new text end
new text begin
(b) When a filing is deemed fraudulent pursuant to a final order under this subdivision,
the filing must be treated for legal purposes as if the filing never existed. In the case of a
business registered using a Minnesota resident's name, address, or identity without the
resident's authorization, the business is deemed dissolved.
new text end
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(c) When a filing is deemed fraudulent pursuant to a final order, the office must:
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(1) mark the unauthorized filing or the business record as unauthorized or fraudulent;
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(2) redact names and addresses that were used without authorization; and
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(3) retain a copy of the final order.
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(d) In addition to the actions in paragraph (c), the office may:
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(1) disable additional filing functionality on the business entity's record; or
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(2) take other action the office deems necessary to prevent further unauthorized filings,
protect private information, or prevent misuse of unauthorized information.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Filings deemed not fraudulent or insufficient evidence. new text end
new text begin
If the office
determines that a filing is not fraudulent or that insufficient information is available to make
a determination, the office must issue a final order stating that the office is not removing
the filing from the database. The final order must provide the office's rationale for
determining that the filing is not fraudulent or that insufficient information is available to
make a determination.
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Sec. 11.
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[300.77] JUDICIAL REVIEW.
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(a) Any party who is aggrieved by a final order under section 300.76 may appeal the
order to the district court of the Minnesota county where the business that is the subject of
the final order is registered or was registered before the business's dissolution or, if the
business is not registered in Minnesota, to the district court of Ramsey County. The aggrieved
party may also appeal the final order as part of any district court action between the filer
and complainant where the filing at issue is relevant to the issues in the case.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The aggrieved party must serve a written copy of a notice of appeal upon the office
and any adverse party of record within 30 calendar days after the date the final order was
issued and must also file the original notice and proof of service with the court administrator
of the district court. Service may be made in person or by mail. Service by mail is complete
upon mailing. The court administrator is prohibited from requiring a filing fee for appeals
taken pursuant to this section.
new text end
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(c) The office may elect to become a party to the proceedings in the district court.
new text end
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(d) The court may order that the office furnish the court and all parties to the proceedings
with a copy of the decision, the filing that is the subject of the decision, and any materials
or information submitted to the office. Any materials provided under this section that are
filed with the court must be done so under restricted access unless the court orders otherwise.
new text end
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(e) A party may obtain a hearing at a special term of the district court by serving a written
notice of the hearing's time and place at least ten days before the date of the hearing.
new text end
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(f) A party aggrieved by the order of the district court may appeal the order as in other
civil cases. Costs or disbursements must not be taxed against a party. A filing fee or bond
must not be required of a party.
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Sec. 12.
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[300.78] DATA PRACTICES.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, "nonpublic data" has the meaning
given in section 13.02, subdivision 9, and "private data on individuals" has the meaning
given in section 13.02, subdivision 12.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Data classification. new text end
new text begin
Data submitted by a complainant or filer under sections
300.70 to 300.78 is classified as nonpublic data or private data on individuals. A final order
under section 300.76 is public data, subject to the following: the complainant or filer's
personal contact information is classified as private data on individuals. The unredacted
version of a filing deemed fraudulent pursuant to a final order under section 300.76,
subdivision 1, is classified as nonpublic data or private data on individuals. The version of
the filing that has been redacted pursuant to section 300.76, subdivision 1, paragraph (c),
is classified as public data.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Dissemination permitted. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding subdivision 2, the office may
disseminate data of any classification collected, created, or maintained under sections 300.70
to 300.78:
new text end
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(1) to the attorney general to aid the office in the investigation and review of a filing
that is the subject of a declaration of wrongful filing;
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(2) to a person or agency if the office determines that access to the data aids a criminal
or civil investigation; or
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(3) if required or authorized by a court order or other state or federal law.
new text end
Sec. 13.
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[300.79] PROHIBITION ON DECEPTIVE BUSINESS MAILINGS.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, "solicitation" means a
communication that is sent by a nongovernment third party to a business and that purports
to:
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(1) notify the business of an operating requirement, including but not limited to filing
documents with or retrieving documents from the Office of the Secretary of State; or
new text end
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(2) offer a service that relates to filing documents with, producing documents for, or
reporting information to the Office of the Secretary of State.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Design and content requirements. new text end
new text begin
(a) A solicitation must:
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(1) include a clear statement indicating that the solicitation is an advertisement and is
not from a government agency. The statement must be placed at the top of a physical
document or the beginning of an electronic communication and must be in at least 24-point
font. All other text in the document must be smaller than the statement required by this
clause;
new text end
new text begin
(2) provide information indicating where an individual is able to directly file documents
with the secretary of state or retrieve copies of public records;
new text end
new text begin
(3) disclose the name and physical address of the company sending the solicitation. The
physical address must not be a post office box; and
new text end
new text begin
(4) for a mailed solicitation, prominently display in capital letters on the envelope or
outer wrapper the words "THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT."
new text end
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(b) The overall design and language of a solicitation must not:
new text end
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(1) create the impression that the solicitation is an official government notice or document;
new text end
new text begin
(2) incorporate the Minnesota state seal or other logo or branding of the state or any
state agency; or
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(3) indicate or imply a legal duty to act on the solicitation or a penalty for failure to act
on the solicitation.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Penalties. new text end
new text begin
(a) A person who sends a solicitation that does not comply with the
requirements of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A violation of this section is a violation of sections 325D.43 to 325D.48.
new text end
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.48, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Acts constituting.
Whoever makes a false material statement not believing
it to be true in any of the following cases is guilty of perjury and may be sentenced as
provided in subdivision 4:
(1) in or for an action, hearing or proceeding of any kind in which the statement is
required or authorized by law to be made under oath or affirmation;
(2) in any writing which is required or authorized by law to be under oath or affirmation;
(3) in any writing made according to section 358.115;
(4) in any writing made according to section 358.116; deleted text begin or
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(5)new text begin in any writing made according to sections 300.70 to 300.78; or
new text end
new text begin (6)new text end in any other case in which the penalties for perjury are imposed by law and no specific
sentence is otherwise provided.
Sec. 15. new text begin RULEMAKING.
new text end
new text begin
The secretary of state may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this article.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 14.125, no time limit applies to the authority
granted under this section.
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
Sec. 16. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end
new text begin
Sections 2 to 12 and 14 are effective the day following final enactment and apply to
filings made on or after January 1, 2026.
new text end
ARTICLE 6
LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICY
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13D.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Conditions.
deleted text begin (a)deleted text end A meeting governed by section 13D.01, subdivisions 1,
2, 4, and 5, and this section may be conducted by interactive technology so long as:
(1) all members of the body participating in the meeting, wherever their physical location,
can hear and see one another and can hear and see all discussion and testimony presented
at any location at which at least one member is present;
(2) members of the public present at the regular meeting location of the body can hear
and see all discussion and testimony and all votes of members of the body;
(3) at least one member of the body is physically present at the regular meeting location;new text begin
and
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(4) all votes are conducted by roll call so each member's vote on each issue can be
identified and recordeddeleted text begin ; anddeleted text end new text begin .
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(5) each location at which a member of the body is present is open and accessible to the
public.
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(b) A meeting satisfies the requirements of paragraph (a), although a member of the
public body participates from a location that is not open or accessible to the public, if the
member has not participated more than three times in a calendar year from a location that
is not open or accessible to the public, and:
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(1) the member is serving in the military and is at a required drill, deployed, or on active
duty; or
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(2) the member has been advised by a health care professional against being in a public
place for personal or family medical reasons.
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Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13D.02, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Notice of regular deleted text begin and all memberdeleted text end new text begin meetingnew text end locations.
If interactive technology
is used to conduct a regular, special, or emergency meeting, the public body shall provide
notice of the regular meeting location and deleted text begin notice of any location where a member of the
public body will be participatingdeleted text end new text begin the fact that members may participatenew text end in the meeting by
interactive technologydeleted text begin , except for the locations of members participating pursuant to
subdivision 1, paragraph (b)deleted text end . The timing and method of providing noticenew text begin of the regular
meeting locationnew text end must be as described in section 13D.04.
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 117.036, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Appraisal.
(a) Before commencing an eminent domain proceeding under this
chapter for an acquisition greater than $25,000, the acquiring authority must obtain at least
one appraisal for the property proposed to be acquired. In making the appraisal, the appraiser
must confer with one or more of the owners of the property, if reasonably possible. For
acquisitions less than $25,000, the acquiring authority may obtain a minimum damage
acquisition report in lieu of an appraisal. In making the minimum damage acquisition report,
the qualified person with appraisal knowledge must confer with one or more of the owners
of the property, if reasonably possible. Notwithstanding section 13.44, the acquiring authority
must provide the owner with a copy of (1) each appraisal for property acquisitions over
$25,000, or (2) the minimum damage acquisition report for properties under $25,000, the
acquiring authority has obtained for the property at the time an offer is made, but no later
than 60 days before presenting a petition under section 117.055. The acquiring authority
must also inform the owner of the right to obtain an appraisal under this section. Upon
request, the acquiring authority must make available to the owner all appraisals for properties
over $25,000, or the minimum damage acquisition report for properties under $25,000. If
the acquiring authority is considering both a full and partial taking of the property, the
acquiring authority shall obtain and provide the owner with appraisals for properties over
$25,000 for both types of takings, or minimum damage acquisition reports for properties
under $25,000.
(b) The owner may obtain an appraisal by a qualified appraiser of the property proposed
to be acquired. The owner is entitled to reimbursement for the reasonable costs of the
appraisal from the acquiring authority up to a maximum of deleted text begin $1,500deleted text end new text begin $3,000new text end for single family
and two-family residential property and minimum damage acquisitions and deleted text begin $5,000deleted text end new text begin $10,000new text end
for other types of property, provided that the owner submits to the acquiring authority the
information necessary for reimbursement, including a copy of the owner's appraisal, at least
five days before a condemnation commissioners' hearing. For purposes of this subdivision,
a "minimum damage acquisition" means an interest in property that a qualified person having
an understanding of the local real estate market indicates can be acquired for $25,000 or
less.
(c) The acquiring authority must pay the reimbursement to the owner within 30 days
after receiving a copy of the appraisal and the reimbursement information. Upon agreement
between the acquiring authority and the owner, the acquiring authority may pay the
reimbursement directly to the appraiser.
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 222.37, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Use requirements.
new text begin (a) new text end Any water power, telegraph, telephone, pneumatic
tube, pipeline, community antenna television, cable communications or electric light, heat,
power company, entity that receives a route permit under chapter 216E for a high-voltage
transmission line necessary to interconnect an electric power generating facility with
transmission lines or associated facilities of an entity that directly, or through its members
or agents, provides retail electric service in the state, or fire department may use public
roads for the purpose of constructing, using, operating, and maintaining lines, subways,
canals, conduits, transmission lines, hydrants, or dry hydrants, for their business, but such
lines shall be so located as in no way to interfere with the safety and convenience of ordinary
travel along or over the same; and, in the construction and maintenance of such line, subway,
canal, conduit, transmission lines, hydrants, or dry hydrants, the entity shall be subject to
all reasonable regulations imposed by the governing body of any county, town or city in
which such public road may be. If the governing body does not require the entity to obtain
a permit, an entity shall notify the governing body of any county, town, or city having
jurisdiction over a public road prior to the construction or major repair, involving extensive
excavation on the road right-of-way, of the entity's equipment along, over, or under the
public road, unless the governing body waives the notice requirement. A waiver of the
notice requirement must be renewed on an annual basis. For emergency repair an entity
shall notify the governing body as soon as practical after the repair is made. Nothing herein
shall be construed to grant to any person any rights for the maintenance of a telegraph,
telephone, pneumatic tube, community antenna television system, cable communications
system, or light, heat, power system, electric power generating system, high-voltage
transmission line, or hydrant system within the corporate limits of any city until such person
shall have obtained the right to maintain such system within such city or for a period beyond
that for which the right to operate such system is granted by such city.
new text begin
(b) Any public water district, sewer district, or combination water and sewer district
established under chapter 116A may install water and sewer lines and all other ancillary
infrastructure within a public township, county, or state road right-of-way in accordance
with paragraph (a). When installing water and sewer lines within a trunk highway
right-of-way under this paragraph, a district must comply with the requirements under
section 161.45, and Minnesota Rules, parts 8810.3100 to 8810.3600.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 331A.10, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Discontinuance.
new text begin (a) new text end When a newspaper ceases to be published before the
publication of a public notice is commenced, or when commenced ceases before the
publication is completed, new text begin the following procedures apply: (1) when the publication is required
by court order, new text end the order for publicationdeleted text begin , when one is required in the first instance,deleted text end may be
amended by order of the court or judge, to designate another newspaper, as may be necessarydeleted text begin .
If no order is required in the first instance,deleted text end new text begin ; or (2) when the publication is required by law,
rule, or ordinance, thenew text end publication may be made or completed in any other qualified
newspaper.
new text begin
(b) If no qualified newspaper is available for publication of a public notice after the
discontinuance of a newspaper, the political subdivision must post the information required
to be published on the political subdivision's website until another qualified newspaper is
identified, which shall then be designated. During the time when no qualified newspaper is
available, the political subdivision must also post the public notice on the Minnesota
Newspaper Association's statewide public notice website, at no additional cost to the political
subdivision.
new text end
new text begin (c)new text end Any time during which the notice is published in deleted text begin the firstdeleted text end new text begin anew text end newspapernew text begin prior to the
newspaper's discontinuancenew text end shall be calculated as a part of the time required for the
publication, proof of which may be made by affidavit of any person acquainted with the
facts.
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 367.36, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Transition; audit.
(a) In a town in which option D is adopted, the
incumbent treasurer shall continue in office until the expiration of the term. Thereafter, or
at any time a vacancy other than a temporary vacancy under section 367.03 occurs in the
position, the duties of the treasurer prescribed by law shall be performed by the clerk who
shall be referred to as the clerk-treasurer. If option D is adopted at an election in which the
treasurer is also elected, the election of the treasurer's position is void.
(b) If the offices of clerk and treasurer are combined and the town's annual revenue new text begin for
all governmental and enterprise funds combined new text end is more than the amount in paragraph (c),
the town board shall provide for an annual audit of the town's financial affairs by the state
auditor or a public accountant in accordance with minimum audit procedures prescribed by
the state auditor. If the offices of clerk and treasurer are combined and the town's annual
revenue new text begin for all governmental and enterprise funds combined new text end is the amount in paragraph (c)
or less, the town board shall provide for an audit of the town's financial affairs by the state
auditor or a public accountant in accordance with minimum audit procedures prescribed by
the state auditor at least once every five years, which audit shall be for a one-year period
to be determined at random by the person conducting the audit. Upon completion of an
audit by a public accountant, the public accountant shall forward a copy of the audit to the
state auditor. For purposes of this subdivision, "public accountant" means a certified public
accountant or a certified public accounting firm licensed in accordance with chapter 326A.
(c) For the purposes of paragraph (b), the amount in deleted text begin 2004deleted text end new text begin 2025new text end is deleted text begin $150,000deleted text end new text begin $1,000,000new text end ,
and deleted text begin in 2005 and after, $150,000deleted text end new text begin isnew text end adjusted new text begin annually thereafter new text end for inflation using the annual
implicit price deflator for state and local expenditures as published by the United States
Department of Commerce.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2025, and applies to audits
performed for 2026 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 7.
new text begin
[383A.151] RAMSEY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Creation. new text end
new text begin
(a) There is created in the county of Ramsey a public body,
corporate and politic, known as the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority,
that has the powers contained in sections 469.090 to 469.108, except for sections 469.101,
subdivision 19, 469.102, and 469.107; the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority
under sections 469.001 to 469.047; and the powers of a city under sections 469.124 to
469.133. For purposes of applying chapter 469 to the county of Ramsey, the county has all
the powers and duties of a city; the county board has all the powers and duties of a governing
body; the chair of the county board has all the powers and duties of a mayor; and, with
respect to the exercise of the powers under section 469.008, the area of operation includes
the area within the territorial boundaries of the county.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Section 469.1082 does not apply to the county of Ramsey, except for section
469.1082, subdivision 5.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Commissioners. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 469 or other law
to the contrary, the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority consists of seven
commissioners. The county board must appoint the commissioners and fill vacancies in the
office of any commissioner. Pursuant to Ramsey County Resolution No. 94-357, dated July
26, 1994, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners also constitutes the Ramsey County
Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The board may, by resolution, appoint the sitting
commissioners of the Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority as
commissioners of the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority, the terms of each
commissioner corresponding accordingly.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day after the governing body of
Ramsey County and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section
645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
new text end
Sec. 8.
new text begin
[383A.152] RAMSEY COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY; ADDITIONAL POWERS.
new text end
new text begin
The Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, established pursuant to
Ramsey County Resolution No. 93-155, dated March 9, 1993, shall have the powers and
duties of the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority under section 383A.151
and shall retain all the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority under sections
469.001 to 469.047. For purposes of applying chapter 469 to the county of Ramsey, the
county has all the powers and duties of a city; the county board has all the powers and duties
of a governing body; the chair of the county has all the powers and duties of a mayor; and,
with respect to the exercise of the powers under section 469.008, the area of operation
includes the area within the territorial boundaries of the county.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day after the governing body of
Ramsey County and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section
645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
new text end
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 383C.035, is amended to read:
383C.035 UNCLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE.
(a) The officers and employees of the county and of any agency, board, or commission,
supported in whole or in part by taxation upon the taxable property of the county or appointed
by the judges of the district court for the county, are divided into the unclassified and
classified service.
(b) The unclassified service comprises:
(1) all officers elected by popular vote or persons appointed to fill vacancies in such
offices;
(2) superintendent or principal administrative officer or comptroller of any separate
department of county government which is now or hereafter created pursuant to law, who
is directly responsible to the board of county commissioners or any other board or
commission, as well as the county agricultural agents reporting to the county extension
committee;
(3) members of nonpaid board, or commissioners appointed by the board of county
commissioners or acting in an advisory capacity;
(4) assistant county attorneys or special investigators in the employ of the county attorney.
For purposes of this section, special investigators are defined as all nonclerical positions in
the employ of the county attorney;
(5) all common labor temporarily employed on an hourly basis;
(6) not more than a total of nine full-time equivalent clerical employees serving the
county board and administrator;
(7) a legislative lobbyist/grant coordinator appointed by the county board to act as
legislative liaison with the St. Louis County legislative delegation and pursue legislative
concerns and grant opportunities for the county, and the clerk for that position;
(8) any department head and deputy director designated by the county board;
(9) three administrative assistants in the county administrator's office;
(10) the county administrator and deleted text begin twodeleted text end deputy administrators; and
(11) all court bailiffs.
(c) The classified service includes all other positions now existing and hereinafter created
in the service of the county or any board or commission, agency, or offices of the county.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day after the St. Louis County Board
of Commissioners and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section
645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
new text end
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 412.02, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Clerk, treasurer combined; audit standards.
(a) In cities operating under
the standard plan of government the council may by ordinance adopted at least 60 days
before the next regular city election combine the offices of clerk and treasurer in the office
of clerk-treasurer, but such an ordinance shall not be effective until the expiration of the
term of the incumbent treasurer or when an earlier vacancy occurs. After the effective date
of the ordinance, the duties of the treasurer and deputy treasurer as prescribed by this chapter
shall be performed by the clerk-treasurer or a duly appointed deputy. The offices of clerk
and treasurer may be reestablished by ordinance.
(b) If the offices of clerk and treasurer are combined as provided by this section and the
city's annual revenue for all governmental and enterprise funds combined is more than the
amount in paragraph (c), the council shall provide for an annual audit of the city's financial
affairs by the state auditor or a public accountant in accordance with minimum auditing
procedures prescribed by the state auditor. If the offices of clerk and treasurer are combined
and the city's annual revenue for all governmental and enterprise funds combined is the
amount in paragraph (c), or less, the council shall provide for an audit of the city's financial
affairs by the state auditor or a public accountant in accordance with minimum audit
procedures prescribed by the state auditor at least once every five years, which audit shall
be for a one-year period to be determined at random by the person conducting the audit.
(c) For the purposes of paragraph (b), the amount in deleted text begin 2004deleted text end new text begin 2025new text end is deleted text begin $150,000deleted text end new text begin $1,000,000new text end ,
and deleted text begin in 2005 and after, $150,000deleted text end new text begin isnew text end adjusted new text begin annually thereafter new text end for inflation using the annual
implicit price deflator for state and local expenditures as published by the United States
Department of Commerce.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2025, and applies to audits
performed for 2026 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 412.341, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Membership.
new text begin (a) new text end The commission shall consist of threenew text begin , five, or sevennew text end
members appointed by the council. No more than one member may be chosen from the
council membershipnew text begin for a commission with three members, and no more than two members
may be chosen from the council membership for a commission with five or seven membersnew text end .
new text begin Except for the terms of members appointed to the initial commission as provided in paragraph
(b), new text end each member shall serve for a term of three years and until a successor is appointed
and qualified deleted text begin except that of the members initially appointed in any city, one shall serve for
a term of one year, one for a term of two years, and one for a term of three yearsdeleted text end . Residence
shall not be a qualification for membership on the commission unless the council so provides.
A vacancy shall be filled by the council for the unexpired term.
new text begin
(b) The members appointed to the initial commission after its establishment under section
412.331 shall serve the following terms:
new text end
new text begin
(1) if the initial commission consists of three members, one member shall serve for a
term of one year, one member for a term of two years, and one member for a term of three
years;
new text end
new text begin
(2) if the initial commission consists of five members, one member shall serve for a term
of one year, two members for a term of two years, and two members for a term of three
years; or
new text end
new text begin
(3) if the initial commission consists of seven members, two members shall serve for a
term of one year, two members for a term of two years, and three members for a term of
three years.
new text end
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 412.341, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Change in membership; procedures. new text end
new text begin
(a) The number of commission members
may be increased or decreased by ordinance within the permitted number of commissioner
members as provided in subdivision 1, paragraph (a). The ordinance changing the number
of commission members must include a provision for maintaining staggered terms for
commission members, provided that if the number of members is reduced, the reduction
must be effected in such a manner that all incumbent members are permitted to serve their
full terms. An ordinance adopted under this subdivision must not be effective until at least
45 days after its adoption.
new text end
new text begin
(b) An ordinance reducing the size of the commission shall not take effect and the
question of whether to reduce the size of the commission must be placed on the ballot at
the next general or special election if: (1) within 45 days of the ordinance's adoption by the
city council, a petition is filed with the city clerk requesting that a referendum be held on
reducing the size of the commission; and (2) the petition is signed by a number of eligible
voters equal to at least 15 percent of the number of electors voting at the most recent general
election. The ballot question shall be substantially stated as follows:
new text end
new text begin
"Shall the size of the public utilities commission be reduced from ....... members to
.......members?"
new text end
new text begin
The question shall be followed by the words "Yes" and "No" with an appropriate oval or
similar target shape before each in which a voter may record a choice. If a majority of the
votes cast on the question are in favor of reducing the size of the commission, the ordinance
shall be considered approved and shall be effective immediately. If the majority of votes
cast on the question are against reducing the size of the commission, the ordinance shall
not take effect.
new text end
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 412.591, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Audit standards if combined.
(a) If the offices of clerk and treasurer are
combined as provided by this section, and the city's annual revenue for all governmental
and enterprise funds combined is more than the amount in paragraph (b), the council shall
provide for an annual audit of the city's financial affairs by the state auditor or a certified
public accountant in accordance with minimum procedures prescribed by the state auditor.
If the offices of clerk and treasurer are combined and the city's annual revenue for all
governmental and enterprise funds combined is the amount in paragraph (b), or less, the
council shall provide for an audit of the city's financial affairs by the state auditor or a
certified public accountant in accordance with minimum audit procedures prescribed by the
state auditor at least once every five years, which audit shall be for a one-year period to be
determined at random by the person conducting the audit.
(b) For the purposes of paragraph (a), the amount in deleted text begin 2004deleted text end new text begin 2025new text end is deleted text begin $150,000deleted text end new text begin $1,000,000new text end ,
and deleted text begin in 2005 and after, $150,000deleted text end new text begin is new text end adjusted new text begin annually thereafter new text end for inflation using the annual
implicit price deflator for state and local expenditures as published by the United States
Department of Commerce.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2025, and applies to audits
performed for 2026 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 14.
new text begin
[471.3458] VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDERS; TIRE
PURCHASES.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end
new text begin
(b) "Fire department" has the meaning given in section 299N.01, subdivision 2.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Municipality" means a statutory or home rule charter city or a town.
new text end
new text begin
(d) "Volunteer emergency services provider" means a volunteer firefighter, as defined
in section 299N.03, subdivision 7; volunteer ambulance attendant, as defined in section
144E.001, subdivision 15; volunteer paramedic; or any other volunteer emergency medical
personnel performing emergency medical services for a municipality or fire department.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Tire purchases. new text end
new text begin
A municipality or fire department may authorize a volunteer
emergency services provider who has performed services for the municipality or fire
department for at least three years and who is currently performing services for the
municipality or fire department to purchase up to four vehicle tires for one personal vehicle
owned by the volunteer emergency services provider every three years under a contract for
tires from which the municipality or fire department purchases vehicle tires. The volunteer
emergency services provider must pay for any tires purchased under this section, including
all applicable taxes and fees.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Authorization requirements. new text end
new text begin
(a) The authorization by a municipality or fire
department to purchase tires under this section must be in writing on the municipality's or
fire department's letterhead and include the following:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the volunteer emergency services provider's name;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the number of years the volunteer emergency services provider has performed services
for the municipality or fire department;
new text end
new text begin
(3) the license plate number of the personal vehicle on which the tires will be placed;
and
new text end
new text begin
(4) a reference to the contract under which the municipality or fire department purchases
vehicle tires.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The municipality or fire department must document how many tires each volunteer
emergency services provider purchases during the periods specified in this section.
new text end
Sec. 15.
new text begin
[471.9994] LANDLORD-TENANT GUIDE.
new text end
new text begin
If a home rule charter city, statutory city, or town issues or renews a rental license, a
registration or certificate of occupancy, or a similar document for purposes of allowing a
dwelling unit to be occupied by a residential tenant, as defined in section 504B.001,
subdivision 12, the city or town must provide the landlord, as defined in section 504B.001,
subdivision 7, with a link to the attorney general's website where an electronic version of
the attorney general's landlord-tenant guide, as defined in section 504B.275, is published,
and instructions explaining how to request the guide in an alternative format from the
attorney general's office.
new text end
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 477A.017, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Conformity.
new text begin (a) new text end Other law to the contrary notwithstanding, in order to receive
distributions under sections 477A.011 to 477A.03,new text begin or a special district aid program,new text end counties
deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ,new text end citiesnew text begin , towns, and special districts,new text end must conform to the standards set in subdivision 2
in making all financial reports required to be made to the state auditor.
new text begin
(b) For the purpose of this subdivision, "special district" has the meaning under section
6.465, subdivision 3.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2025, and applies to aid
distributions on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 17.
Laws 1992, chapter 534, section 7, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Governing board.
The hospital district shall be governed by a board of
directors of deleted text begin at least nine and not more than 12deleted text end new text begin sixnew text end voting members, elected as provided in
subdivision 2. All members of the hospital board at the time the hospital district is organized
shall continue in office until the members of the first board of the hospital district are elected
and qualify.new text begin The hospital district may change the number of board members through the
adoption and amendment of bylaws under section 10, subdivision 5.
new text end
Sec. 18.
Laws 1992, chapter 534, section 7, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Election.
deleted text begin Threedeleted text end new text begin Twonew text end directors shall be elected by the city council and deleted text begin sixdeleted text end new text begin fournew text end
directors shall be elected by the county boardnew text begin , unless otherwise provided in the bylaws
under section 10, subdivision 5new text end . deleted text begin Up to threedeleted text end Additional voting members and additional
nonvoting members may be provided for in bylaws adopted pursuant to section deleted text begin 5deleted text end new text begin 10new text end ,
subdivision 5. As nearly as possible, one-third of the members of the first board of directors
shall be elected for a term to expire one year from the next December 31 following that
election, one-third for a term to expire two years from that date, and one-third for a term to
expire three years from that date. Each of the political subdivisions electing directors shall
assign terms of office to each director according to these staggered terms. Successors to the
first board members shall each be elected for terms of three years, and all members shall
hold office until their successors are elected and qualify. Terms of office shall expire on
December 31. In case of vacancy on the board of directors, whether due to death, removal
from the district, inability to serve, resignation, removal by the entity that elected the director,
or other cause, the majority of the governing body of the entity that elected the director
whose position is vacant shall elect a director to fill such vacancy for the then unexpired
term.
Sec. 19.
Laws 1992, chapter 534, section 7, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Compensation.
The members of the board of directors may receive
compensation for their services as such and may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses
necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties to the extent provided for in bylaws
adopted pursuant to section deleted text begin 5deleted text end new text begin 10new text end , subdivision 5.
Sec. 20.
Laws 1992, chapter 534, section 8, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Duties.
The officers shall have the duties specified in this subdivision and
additional duties as set forth in bylaws adopted in accordance with section deleted text begin 5deleted text end new text begin 10new text end , subdivision
5. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the board of directors and shall perform all
duties usually incumbent upon such an officer. The vice-chair shall preside in the absence
of the chair. The secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of the board and be the
custodian of all books and records of the district. The treasurer shall be the custodian of
money received by the district and shall see that they are properly accounted for. The board
may appoint deputies who shall perform any functions and duties of any officer, subject to
the supervision and control of the officer.
Sec. 21.
Laws 1992, chapter 534, section 10, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Approval for sale or lease.
Nothing contained in new text begin this new text end section deleted text begin 5deleted text end shall be
construed to authorize the district or its board of directors to at any time sell, lease, or
otherwise transfer the management, control or operation of the hospital, including nursing
home or other facilities, except upon approval by a majority vote of the county board and
the city council.
Sec. 22.
Laws 1992, chapter 534, section 16, is amended to read:
Sec. 16. LEASE OF FACILITIES TO NONPROFIT OR PUBLIC CORPORATION.
Subject to section deleted text begin 5deleted text end new text begin 10new text end , subdivision 4, the hospital district may lease hospital, nursing
home, or other facilities to be run by a nonprofit or public corporation as community facilities.
The facilities must be open to all residents of the community on equal terms. The district
may lease related medical facilities to any person, firm, association, or corporation, at rent
and on conditions agreed. The term of the lease must not exceed 30 years. The lessee may
be granted an option to renew the lease for an additional term or to purchase the facilities.
The terms of renewal or purchase must be provided for in the lease. The hospital district
may by resolution of its governing body agree to pay to the lessee annually, and to include
in each annual budget for hospital and nursing home purposes, a fixed compensation for
services agreed to be performed by the lessee in running the hospital, nursing home, or other
facilities as a community facility; for any investment by the lessee of its own funds or funds
granted or contributed to it in the construction or equipment of the hospital, nursing home,
or other facilities; and for any auxiliary services to be provided or made available by the
lessee through other facilities owned or operated by it. Services other than those provided
for in the lease agreement may be compensated at rates agreed upon later. The lease
agreement must, however, require the lessee to pay a net rental not less than the amount
required to pay the principal and interest when due on all revenue bonds issued by the
hospital district to acquire, improve, and refinance the leased facilities, and to maintain the
agreed revenue bond reserve. The lease agreement must not grant the lessee an option to
purchase the facilities at a price less than the amount of the bonds issued and interest accrued
on them, except bonds and accrued interest paid from the net rentals before the option is
exercised.
To the extent that the facilities are leased under this section for use by persons in private
medical or dental or similar practice or other private business, a tax on that use must be
imposed just as though the user were the owner of the space. It must be collected as provided
in Minnesota Statutes, section 272.01, subdivision 2.
Sec. 23. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 383C.07; and 383C.74, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, and 4,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day after the St. Louis County Board
of Commissioners and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section
645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
new text end
Sec. 24. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end
new text begin
(a) Sections 17 to 22 are effective the day after the governing bodies of Swift County
and the city of Benson comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021,
subdivisions 2 and 3.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Except as otherwise specified, this article is effective the day following final
enactment.
new text end
ARTICLE 7
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Section 1.
new text begin
[5.51] EXPENSES OF SECRETARY OF STATE-ELECT.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this section, the terms defined have the
meanings given them.
new text end
new text begin
(b) "Secretary of state-elect" means the person who is not currently secretary of state
and is the apparent successful candidate for the Office of Secretary of State following a
general election.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Management and
Budget.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Transition expenses. new text end
new text begin
In the fiscal year of an election for secretary of state and
subject to availability of funds, the commissioner shall transfer up to $25,000 from the
general contingent account in the general fund to the Department of Management and
Budget. This transfer is subject to the review and advice of the Legislative Advisory
Commission pursuant to section 3.30. In consultation with the secretary of state-elect, the
commissioner shall use the transferred funds to pay expenses of the secretary of state-elect
associated with preparing for the assumption of official duties as secretary of state. The
commissioner may use the transferred funds for expenses necessary and prudent for
establishment of a transition office prior to the election and for dissolution of the office if
the incumbent secretary of state is reelected or after the inauguration of a new secretary of
state. Expenses of the secretary of state-elect may include suitable office space and
equipment, communications and technology support, consulting services, compensation
and travel costs, and other reasonable expenses. Compensation rates for temporary employees
hired to support the secretary of state-elect and rates paid for consulting services for the
secretary of state-elect shall be determined by the secretary of state-elect.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Unused funds. new text end
new text begin
No new obligations shall be incurred for expenses of the secretary
of state-elect after the date of the inauguration. By March 31 of the year of the inauguration,
the commissioner shall return to the general contingent account any funds transferred under
this section that the commissioner determines are not needed to pay expenses of the secretary
of state-elect.
new text end
Sec. 2.
new text begin
[6.93] EXPENSES OF STATE AUDITOR-ELECT.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this section, the terms defined have the
meanings given them.
new text end
new text begin
(b) "State auditor-elect" means the person who is not currently state auditor and is the
apparent successful candidate for the Office of State Auditor following a general election.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Management and
Budget.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Transition expenses. new text end
new text begin
In the fiscal year of an election for state auditor and
subject to availability of funds, the commissioner shall transfer up to $25,000 from the
general contingent account in the general fund to the Department of Management and
Budget. This transfer is subject to the review and advice of the Legislative Advisory
Commission pursuant to section 3.30. In consultation with the state auditor-elect, the
commissioner shall use the transferred funds to pay expenses of the state auditor-elect
associated with preparing for the assumption of official duties as state auditor. The
commissioner may use the transferred funds for expenses necessary and prudent for
establishment of a transition office prior to the election and for dissolution of the office if
the incumbent state auditor is reelected or after the inauguration of a new state auditor.
Expenses of the state auditor-elect may include suitable office space and equipment,
communications and technology support, consulting services, compensation and travel
costs, and other reasonable expenses. Compensation rates for temporary employees hired
to support the state auditor-elect and rates paid for consulting services for the state
auditor-elect shall be determined by the state auditor-elect.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Unused funds. new text end
new text begin
No new obligations shall be incurred for expenses of the state
auditor-elect after the date of the inauguration. By March 31 of the year of the inauguration,
the commissioner shall return to the general contingent account any funds transferred under
this section that the commissioner determines are not needed to pay expenses of the state
auditor-elect.
new text end
Sec. 3.
new text begin
[8.40] EXPENSES OF ATTORNEY GENERAL-ELECT.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this section, the terms defined have the
meanings given them.
new text end
new text begin
(b) "Attorney general-elect" means the person who is not currently attorney general and
is the apparent successful candidate for the Office of Attorney General following a general
election.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Management and
Budget.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Transition expenses. new text end
new text begin
In the fiscal year of an election for attorney general and
subject to availability of funds, the commissioner shall transfer up to $35,000 from the
general contingent account in the general fund to the Department of Management and
Budget. This transfer is subject to the review and advice of the Legislative Advisory
Commission pursuant to section 3.30. In consultation with the attorney general-elect, the
commissioner shall use the transferred funds to pay expenses of the attorney general-elect
associated with preparing for the assumption of official duties as attorney general. The
commissioner may use the transferred funds for expenses necessary and prudent for
establishment of a transition office prior to the election and for dissolution of the office if
the incumbent attorney general is reelected or after the inauguration of a new attorney
general. Expenses of the attorney general-elect may include suitable office space and
equipment, communications and technology support, consulting services, compensation
and travel costs, and other reasonable expenses. Compensation rates for temporary employees
hired to support the attorney general-elect and rates paid for consulting services for the
attorney general-elect shall be determined by the attorney general-elect.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Unused funds. new text end
new text begin
No new obligations shall be incurred for expenses of the attorney
general-elect after the date of the inauguration. By March 31 of the year of the inauguration,
the commissioner shall return to the general contingent account any funds transferred under
this section that the commissioner determines are not needed to pay expenses of the attorney
general-elect.
new text end
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 16c. new text end
new text begin Expert witness. new text end
new text begin
"Expert witness" means an individual preparing or delivering
testimony or a report consisting of information, data, or professional opinions on which the
individual has particular expertise gained through formal education, professional or
occupational training, or experience in a field in which the individual is or has been
employed.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.01, subdivision 21, is amended to read:
Subd. 21.
Lobbyist.
(a) "Lobbyist" means an individual:
(1) engaged for pay or other consideration of more than $3,000 from all sources in any
year:
(i) for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action, or the
official action of a political subdivision, by communicating with public or local officials;
or
(ii) from a business whose primary source of revenue is derived from facilitating
government relations or government affairs services if the individual's job duties include
offering direct or indirect consulting or advice that helps the business provide those services
to clients; or
(2) who spends more than $3,000 of the individual's personal funds, not including the
individual's own traveling expenses and membership dues, in any year for the purpose of
attempting to influence legislative or administrative action, or the official action of a political
subdivision, by communicating with public or local officials.
(b) "Lobbyist" does not include:
(1) a public official;
(2) an employee of the state, including an employee of any of the public higher education
systems;
(3) an elected local official;
(4) a nonelected local official or an employee of a political subdivision acting in an
official capacity, unless the deleted text begin nonelected official or employee of a political subdivision spends
more than 50 hours in any month attempting to influence legislative or administrative action,
or the official action of a political subdivision other than the political subdivision employing
the official or employee, by communicating or urging others to communicate with public
or local officials, including time spent monitoring legislative or administrative action, or
the official action of a political subdivision, and related research, analysis, and compilation
and dissemination of information relating to legislative or administrative policy in this state,
or to the policies of political subdivisionsdeleted text end new text begin local official or employee spends more than 50
hours in any month attempting to influence legislative or administrative action or the official
action of a metropolitan governmental unit, other than a political subdivision employing
the official or employee, by communicating with public or local officialsnew text end ;
(5) a party or the party's representative appearing in a proceeding before a state board,
commission, or agency of the executive branch unless the board, commission, or agency is
taking administrative action;
(6) an individual while engaged in selling goods or services to be paid for by public
funds;
new text begin
(7) a finance professional subject to Security Exchange Commission regulation who
works with a registered lobbyist and a principal to the extent the finance professional is
participating in conduit financing through a political subdivision;
new text end
deleted text begin (7)deleted text end new text begin (8)new text end a news medium or its employees or agents while engaged in the publishing or
broadcasting of news items, editorial comments, or paid advertisements which directly or
indirectly urge official action;
deleted text begin (8) a paid expert witness whose testimony is requested by the body before which the
witness is appearing, but only to the extent of preparing or delivering testimonydeleted text end new text begin (9) an expert
witness who communicates with public or local officials, other than the Public Utilities
Commission, if the communication occurs at a public meeting or is made available to the
general publicnew text end ;
deleted text begin (9)deleted text end new text begin (10)new text end a party or the party's representative appearing to present a claim to the legislature
and communicating to legislators only by the filing of a claim form and supporting documents
and by appearing at public hearings on the claim; or
deleted text begin (10)deleted text end new text begin (11)new text end an individual providing information or advice to members of a collective
bargaining unit when the unit is actively engaged in the collective bargaining process with
a state agency or a political subdivision.
(c) An individual who volunteers personal time to work without pay or other consideration
on a lobbying campaign, and who does not spend more than the limit in paragraph (a), clause
(2), need not register as a lobbyist.
(d) An individual who provides administrative support to a lobbyist and whose salary
and administrative expenses attributable to lobbying activities are reported as lobbying
expenses by the lobbyist, but who does not communicate or urge others to communicate
with public or local officials, need not register as a lobbyist.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.01, subdivision 22, is amended to read:
Subd. 22.
Local official.
"Local official" means a person who holds elective office in a
political subdivision or who is appointed to or employed in a public position in a political
subdivision in which the person hasnew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1) thenew text end authority to makedeleted text begin , to recommend,deleted text end new text begin major decisions regarding the expenditure or
investment of public money;
new text end
new text begin (2) the responsibility to make recommendations to a chief executive or the governing
body about major decisions regarding the expenditure or investment of public money;new text end or
new text begin (3) the authoritynew text end to vote deleted text begin ondeleted text end as a member of the governing bodydeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin onnew text end major decisions
regarding the expenditure or investment of public money.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.01, subdivision 26, is amended to read:
Subd. 26.
Noncampaign disbursement.
(a) "Noncampaign disbursement" means a
purchase or payment of money or anything of value made, or an advance of credit incurred,
or a donation in kind received, by a principal campaign committee for any of the following
purposes:
(1) payment for accounting and legal services related to operating the candidate's
campaign committee, serving in office, or security for the candidate or the candidate's
immediate family, including but not limited to seeking and obtaining a harassment restraining
order;
(2) return of a contribution to the source;
(3) repayment of a loan made to the principal campaign committee by that committee;
(4) return of a public subsidy;
(5) payment for food, beverages, and necessary utensils and supplies, entertainment,
and facility rental for a fundraising event;
(6) services for a constituent by a member of the legislature or a constitutional officer
in the executive branch as provided in section 10A.173, subdivision 1;
(7) payment for food and beverages consumed by a candidate or volunteers while they
are engaged in campaign activities;
(8) payment for food or a beverage consumed while attending a reception or meeting
directly related to legislative duties;
(9) payment of expenses incurred by elected or appointed leaders of a legislative caucus
in carrying out their leadership responsibilities;
(10) payment by a principal campaign committee of the candidate's expenses for serving
in public office, other than for personal uses;
(11) costs of child care for the candidate's children when campaigning;
(12) fees paid to attend a campaign school;
(13) costs of a postelection party during the election year when a candidate's name will
no longer appear on a ballot or the general election is concluded, whichever occurs first;
(14) interest on loans paid by a principal campaign committee on outstanding loans;
(15) filing fees;
(16) post-general election holiday or seasonal cards, thank-you notes, or advertisements
in the news media mailed or published prior to the end of the election cycle;
(17) the cost of campaign material purchased to replace defective campaign material, if
the defective material is destroyed without being used;
(18) contributions to a party unit;
(19) payments for funeral gifts or memorials;
(20) the cost of a magnet less than six inches in diameter containing legislator contact
information and distributed to constituents;
(21) costs associated with a candidate attending a political party state or national
convention in this state;
(22) other purchases or payments specified in board rules or advisory opinions as being
for any purpose other than to influence the nomination or election of a candidate or to
promote or defeat a ballot question;
(23) costs paid to a third party for processing contributions made by a credit card, debit
card, or electronic check;
(24) costs paid by a candidate's principal campaign committee to support the candidate's
participation in a recount of ballots affecting the candidate's election;
(25) a contribution to a fund established to support a candidate's participation in a recount
of ballots affecting that candidate's election;
(26) costs paid by a candidate's principal campaign committee for a single reception
given in honor of the candidate's retirement from public office after the filing period for
affidavits of candidacy for that office has closed;
(27) a donation from a terminating principal campaign committee to the state general
fund;
(28) a donation from a terminating principal campaign committee to a county obligated
to incur special election expenses due to that candidate's resignation from state office;
(29) during a period starting January 1 in the year following a general election and ending
on December 31 of the year of general election, total payments of up to $3,000 for
detection-related security monitoring expenses for a candidate, including home security
hardware, maintenance of home security monitoring hardware, identity theft monitoring
services, and credit monitoring services; deleted text begin and
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(30) costs paid to repair or replace campaign property that was: (i) lost or stolen, or (ii)
damaged or defaced to such a degree that the property no longer serves its intended purpose.
For purposes of this clause, campaign property includes but is not limited to campaign lawn
signs. The candidate must document the need for these costs in writing or with photographsnew text begin ;
and
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new text begin (31) transition expenses and inaugural event expenses as defined in section 10A.174new text end .
(b) The board must determine whether an activity involves a noncampaign disbursement
within the meaning of this subdivision.
(c) A noncampaign disbursement is considered to be made in the year in which the
candidate made the purchase of goods or services or incurred an obligation to pay for goods
or services.
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.01, subdivision 26b, is amended to read:
Subd. 26b.
Official action of a political subdivision.
"Official action of a political
subdivision" meansnew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1)new text end any action that requires a vote or approval by one or more elected local officials
while acting in their official capacity; or
new text begin (2)new text end an action by an appointed or employed local official deleted text begin to make, to recommend, or to
vote on as a member of the governing body,deleted text end new text begin if the official uses:
new text end
new text begin
(i) the authority to make major decisions regarding the expenditure or investment of
public money;
new text end
new text begin
(ii) the responsibility to make recommendations to a chief executive or the governing
body about major decisions regarding the expenditure or investment of public money; or
new text end
new text begin (iii) the authority to vote as a member of the governing body onnew text end major decisions regarding
the expenditure or investment of public money.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.04, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Content.
(a) A report under this section must include information the board
requires from the registration form and the information required by this subdivision for the
reporting period.
(b) A lobbyist must report the specific subjects of interest for an entity represented by
the lobbyist on each report submitted under this section. A lobbyist must describe a specific
subject of interest in the report with enough information to show the particular issue of
importance to the entity represented.
(c) A lobbyist must report every state agency that had administrative action that the
represented entity sought to influence during the reporting period. The lobbyist must report
the specific subjects of interest for each administrative action and the revisor of statutes
rule draft number assigned to the administrative rulemaking.
(d) A lobbyist must report every political subdivision that considered official action that
the represented entity sought to influence during the reporting period. The lobbyist must
report the specific subjects of interest for each action.
(e) A lobbyist must report general lobbying categories and up to four specific subjects
of interest related to each general lobbying category on which the lobbyist attempted to
influence legislative action during the reporting period. If the lobbyist attempted to influence
legislative action on more than four specific subjects of interest for a general lobbying
category, the lobbyist, in consultation with the represented entity, must determine which
four specific subjects of interest were the entity's highest priorities during the reporting
period and report only those four subjects.
(f) A lobbyist must report the Public Utilities Commission project name for each rate
setting, power plant and powerline siting, or granting of certification of need before the
Public Utilities Commission that the represented entity sought to influence during the
reporting period.
(g) A lobbyist must report the amount and nature of each gift, item, or benefit, excluding
contributions to a candidate, equal in value to $5 or more, given or paid to any official, as
defined in section 10A.071, subdivision 1, by the lobbyist or an employer or employee of
the lobbyist. The list must include the name and address of each official to whom the gift,
item, or benefit was given or paid and the date it was given or paid.
(h) A lobbyist must report each original source of money in excess of $500 in any year
used for the purpose of lobbying to influence legislative action, administrative action, or
the official action of a political subdivision. The list must include the name, address, and
employer, or, if self-employed, the occupation and principal place of business, of each payer
of money in excess of $500.
(i) On each report, a lobbyist must disclose the general lobbying categories that were
lobbied on in the reporting period.
new text begin
(j) A lobbyist must report each expert witness that the lobbyist requested to communicate
with public or local officials as described in section 10A.01, subdivision 21, paragraph (b),
clause (9), and each finance professional who participated in conduit financing as described
in section 10A.01, subdivision 21, paragraph (b), clause (7). The lobbyist must report the
name of the expert witness or finance professional; the employer, if any, of the expert witness
or finance professional; the government entity that received the communication from the
expert witness or finance professional; and the specific subject on which the expert witness
or finance professional communicated. The designated lobbyist must also report this
information if the expert witness or finance professional is requested to communicate by
the principal or association that the lobbyist represents.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.06, is amended to read:
10A.06 CONTINGENT FEES PROHIBITED.
new text begin (a) new text end No person may act as or employ a lobbyist for compensation that is dependent upon
the result or outcome of any legislative or administrative action, or of the official action of
a political subdivision.
new text begin
(b) This section does not apply to an attorney or financial professional to the extent that
the attorney or financial professional is participating in conduit financing through a political
subdivision.
new text end
new text begin (c)new text end A person who violates this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 11.
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[10A.066] HANDBOOK FOR LOBBYING.
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(a) The board must publish on the board's website a handbook for lobbying written in
plain language. At a minimum, the handbook must clearly explain:
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(1) lobbyist registration requirements, including:
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(i) an explanation of when a person is required to register as a lobbyist and what specific
types of activities count toward reaching the dollar amount thresholds in section 10A.01,
subdivision 21; and
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(ii) how registration requirements apply if a person is employed by a government entity;
new text end
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(2) which activities and expenses do not count toward the dollar amount thresholds in
section 10A.01, subdivision 21, but are required to be reported as lobbying disbursements
on a principal's report; and
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new text begin
(3) any differences between lobbying the legislature, the executive branch, a political
subdivision, and the Public Utilities Commission.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The board must regularly update the handbook to reflect changes to statutes and
rules. In developing and updating the handbook, the board must consult individuals who
are registered lobbyists and individuals who are not full-time lobbyists, including individuals
from nonprofit organizations and small organizations.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment, except
that the board is not required to publish the handbook until January 15, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.09, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Time for filing.
An individual must file a statement of economic interest:
(1) within 60 days of accepting employment as a public official or a local official in a
metropolitan governmental unit;
(2) within 60 days of assuming office as a district court judge, appeals court judge,
supreme court justice, or county commissioner;
(3) within 14 days after new text begin the end of the new text end filingnew text begin period for a candidate who filednew text end an affidavit
of candidacy or petition to appear on the ballot for an elective state constitutional or
legislative office or an elective local office in a metropolitan governmental unit other than
county commissioner;
(4) in the case of a public official requiring the advice and consent of the senate, within
14 days after undertaking the duties of office; or
(5) in the case of members of the Minnesota Racing Commission, the director of the
Minnesota Racing Commission, chief of security, medical officer, inspector of pari-mutuels,
and stewards employed or approved by the commission or persons who fulfill those duties
under contract, within 60 days of accepting or assuming duties.
Sec. 13.
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[10A.174] INAUGURAL EVENT AND TRANSITION EXPENSES.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end
new text begin
(b) "Inaugural event expenses" means expenses incurred for any event related to the
individual's inauguration held between the date of the general election at which an individual
is elected to a statewide office and January 31 of the year in which the officeholder takes
office. In the event that an individual fills a vacancy in a constitutional office, "inaugural
event expenses" means expenses incurred for any event related to the individual's
inauguration between the time that it was confirmed that the individual would assume the
constitutional office and the date four weeks after the individual is sworn into office.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Transition expenses" means expenses incurred in preparing for the assumption of
official duties as governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, or attorney
general. Expenses include but are not limited to establishment of a transition office, the
dissolution of the office, office space and equipment, communications and technology
support, consulting services, compensation and travel costs, and other reasonable expenses.
Transition expenses do not include expenses that are incurred after the officeholder takes
office.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Inaugural event and transition expenses; contributions. new text end
new text begin
A candidate or a
candidate's principal campaign committee must not solicit or accept any contributions for
or make any expenditure for inaugural event expenses or transition expenses except through
the candidate's principal campaign committee or as otherwise prescribed by law.
new text end
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.20, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end
new text begin Report on personal contributions. new text end
new text begin
A candidate for constitutional or legislative
office that makes a contribution or loan to the candidate's principal campaign committee
that, in aggregate, exceeds the amount permitted by section 10A.27, subdivision 10, must
report the contribution or loan to the board by the next business day. A candidate must file
a new report each time that the reporting threshold is exceeded during an election cycle
segment.
new text end
Sec. 15.
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[10A.52] MAJOR DECISION OF NONELECTED LOCAL OFFICIALS.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Major decision regarding the expenditure of public money. new text end
new text begin
(a)
Attempting to influence a nonelected local official is lobbying if the nonelected local official
uses:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the authority to make major decisions regarding the expenditure or investment of
public money;
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new text begin
(2) the responsibility to make recommendations to a chief executive or the governing
body about major decisions regarding the expenditure or investment of public money; or
new text end
new text begin
(3) the authority to vote as a member of the governing body on major decisions regarding
the expenditure or investment of public money.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The mere act of submitting an application for a grant or responding to a request for
proposals is not lobbying. Communications of a purely administerial or technical nature
regarding the submission of a grant application or response to requests for proposals are
not lobbying.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Actions that are a major decision regarding public funds. new text end
new text begin
A major decision
regarding the expenditure or investment of public money includes but is not limited to a
decision on:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the development and ratification of operating and capital budgets of a political
subdivision, including development of the budget request for an office or department within
the political subdivision;
new text end
new text begin
(2) whether to apply for or accept state, federal, or private grant funding;
new text end
new text begin
(3) selecting recipients for government grants from the political subdivision; or
new text end
new text begin
(4) tax abatement, tax increment financing, or expenditures on public infrastructure used
to support private housing or business developments.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Actions that are not a major decision. new text end
new text begin
A major decision regarding the
expenditure of public money does not include:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the purchase of goods or services with public funds in the operating or capital budget
of a political subdivision;
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new text begin
(2) collective bargaining of a labor contract on behalf of a political subdivision; or
new text end
new text begin
(3) participating in discussions with a party or a party's representative regarding litigation
between the party and the political subdivision of the local official.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 211A.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
When and where filed by committees or candidates.
(a) A committee
or a candidate who receives contributions or makes disbursements of more than $750 in a
calendar year shall submit an initial report to the filing officer within 14 days after the
candidate or committee receives or makes disbursements of more than $750 and must
continue to make the reports required by this subdivision until a final report is filed.
(b) In a year in which deleted text begin a candidate receives contributions or makes disbursements of
more than $750 ordeleted text end the candidate's name appears on the ballot, the candidate must file a
report:
(1) ten days before the primary or special primary if a primary is held in the jurisdiction,
regardless of whether the candidate is on the primary ballot. If a primary is not conducted,
the report is due ten days before the primary date specified in section 205.065;
(2) ten days before the general election or special election; and
(3) 30 days after a general or special election.
deleted text begin The reporting obligations in this paragraph begin with the first report due after the reporting
period in which the candidate reaches the spending threshold specified in paragraph (a).deleted text end A
candidate who did not file for office is not required to file reports required by this paragraph
that are due after the end of the filing period. A candidate whose name will not be on the
general election ballot is not required to file the reports required by clauses (2) and (3).
(c) Until a final report is filed, a candidate must file a report by January 31 of each year.
Notwithstanding subdivision 2, clause (4), the report required by this subdivision must only
include the information from the previous calendar year.
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 211A.02, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Information required.
The report to be filed by a candidate or committee must
include:
(1) the name of the candidate and office sought;
(2) the printed name, address, telephone number, signature, and email addressdeleted text begin , if available,deleted text end new text begin
or an attestation that the candidate and the candidate's campaign do not possess an email
address,new text end of the person responsible for filing the report;
(3) the total cash on hand designated to be used for political purposes;
(4) the total amount of contributions received and the total amount of disbursements for
the period from the last previous report to five days before the current report is due;
(5) if disbursements made to the same vendor exceed $100 in the aggregate during the
period covered by the report, the name and address for the vendor and the amount, date,
and purpose for each disbursement; and
(6) the name, address, and employer, or occupation if self-employed, of any individual
or entity that during the period covered by the report has made one or more contributions
that in the aggregate exceed $100, and the amount and date of each contribution. The filing
officer must restrict public access to the address of any individual who has made a
contribution that exceeds $100 and who has filed with the filing officer a written statement
signed by the individual that withholding the individual's address from the financial report
is required for the safety of the individual or the individual's family.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 18.
new text begin
[211B.066] DISTRIBUTION OF ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS
AND SAMPLE BALLOTS.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end
new text begin
(b) "Person or entity" means any individual, committee, or association as defined in
section 10A.01, subdivision 6.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Sample ballot" means a document that is formatted and printed in a manner that so
closely resembles an official ballot that it could lead a reasonable person to believe the
document is an official ballot. A document that contains the names of particular candidates
or ballot questions alongside illustrations of a generic ballot or common ballot markings is
not a sample ballot as long as the document does not closely resemble an official ballot and
would not lead a reasonable person to believe the document is an official ballot.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Requirements. new text end
new text begin
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, any person
or entity that mails an absentee ballot application or sample ballot to anyone in the state
must comply with this section. This section does not apply to a unit of government or
employee of that unit of government when discharging official election duties.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The person or entity mailing the absentee ballot application or sample ballot must
include the following statement: "This mailing is not an official election communication
from a unit of government. This [absentee ballot application or sample ballot] has not been
included at the request of a government official." If a sample ballot is enclosed, the statement
must also include the following: "This is a sample ballot, not an official ballot. You cannot
cast the enclosed sample ballot."
new text end
new text begin
(c) The statement required in paragraph (b) must be printed in a typeface and format
designed to be clearly visible at the time the mailing is opened. The person or entity sending
the sample ballot or absentee ballot application must include the person or entity's name
and street address in the return address position on the mailing envelope.
new text end
new text begin
(d) If an absentee ballot application is included, the space on the application to indicate
the applicant's preference to join the permanent absentee voter list must be left blank and
may only be marked by the applicant.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 211B.32, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Proof of claim.
The burden of proving the allegations in the complaint is on
the complainant. deleted text begin The standard of proof of a violation of section 211B.06, relating to false
statements in paid political advertising or campaign material, is clear and convincing
evidence.deleted text end The standard of proof of deleted text begin any otherdeleted text end new text begin anew text end violation of chapter 211A or 211B is a
preponderance of the evidence.
Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 211B.35, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Disposition of complaint.
The panel must determine whether the violation
alleged in the complaint occurred and must make at least one of the following dispositions:
(a) The panel may dismiss the complaint.
(b) The panel may issue a reprimand.
(c) deleted text begin The panel may find that a statement made in a paid advertisement or campaign
material violated section 211B.06.
deleted text end
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end The panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for any violation of chapter
211A or 211B.
deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end The panel may refer the complaint to the appropriate county attorney.
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 383B.041, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Economic interest disclosure; Special School District No. 1.
Every candidate
for school board in Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis, must file an original statement
of economic interest with the school district within 14 days of deleted text begin the filing of an affidavit or
petition to appear on the ballotdeleted text end new text begin the end of the candidate filing periodnew text end . An elected official in
Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis, must file the annual statement required in section
10A.09, subdivision 6, with the school district for every year that the individual serves in
office. An original and annual statement must contain the information listed in section
10A.09, subdivision 5. The provisions of section 10A.09, subdivisions 6a, 7, and 9, apply
to statements required under this subdivision.
Sec. 22. new text begin RULEMAKING.
new text end
new text begin
The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board must amend Minnesota Rules, part
4503.0900, to conform to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 10A.174, regarding
transition expenses. The board may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes,
section 14.388, for purposes of this section.
new text end
Sec. 23. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end
new text begin
Unless otherwise provided, this article is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
ARTICLE 8
ELECTIONS POLICY
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.054, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Registration.
(a) An individual may register to votenew text begin or update a voter
registrationnew text end :
(1) at any time before the 20th day preceding any election as provided in section 201.061,
subdivision 1;
(2) on the day of an election as provided in section 201.061, subdivision 3; or
(3) when submitting an absentee ballot, by enclosing a completed registration application
as provided in section 203B.04, subdivision 4.
(b) An individual who is under the age of 18, but who is at least 16 years of age and
otherwise eligible, may submit a voter registration application as provided in section 201.061,
subdivisions 1 and 1b.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.054, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Prohibitions; penalty.
deleted text begin Nodeleted text end new text begin Annew text end individual deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must notnew text end intentionally:
(1) cause or attempt to cause the individual's name to be registered in any precinct if the
individual is not eligible to vote, except as permitted by section 201.061, subdivision 1b;
(2) cause or attempt to cause the individual's name to be registered for the purpose of
voting in more than one precinct;
(3) misrepresent the individual's identity when attempting to register to votenew text begin or to update
a registrationnew text end ; or
(4) aid, abet, counsel, or procure any other individual to violate this subdivision.
A violation of this subdivision is a felony.
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.056, is amended to read:
201.056 SIGNATURE OF REGISTERED VOTER; MARKS ALLOWED.
An individual who is unable to write the individual's name deleted text begin shall be required todeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
sign a registration application in the manner provided by section 645.44, subdivision 14. If
the individual registers in person and signs by making a mark, the clerk or election judge
accepting the registration deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin or update mustnew text end certify the mark by signing the individual's
name. If the individual registers new text begin or updates a registration new text end by mail and signs by making a
mark, the mark deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be certified by having a voter registered in the individual's precinct
sign the individual's name and the voter's own name and give the voter's own address.
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Prior to election day.
(a) At any time except during the 20 days
immediately preceding any regularly scheduled election, an eligible voter or any individual
who will be an eligible voter at the time of the next election may register new text begin or update a
registration new text end to vote in the precinct in which the voter maintains residence by completing a
voter registration application as described in section 201.071, subdivision 1. A completed
application may be submitted:
(1) in person or by mail to the county auditor of that county or to the Secretary of State's
Office; or
(2) electronically through a secure website that deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be maintained by the secretary
of state for this purpose, if the applicant has an email address and provides the applicant's
verifiable Minnesota driver's license number, Minnesota state identification card number,
or the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number.
(b) A registration new text begin or update to a registration new text end that is received in person or by mail no later
than 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day preceding any election, or a registration new text begin or update to a
registration new text end received electronically through the secretary of state's secure website no later
than 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day preceding any election, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be accepted. An
improperly addressed or delivered registration application deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be forwarded within
two working days after receipt to the county auditor of the county where the voter maintains
residence. A state or local agency or an individual that accepts completed voter registration
applications from a voter must submit the completed applications to the secretary of state
or the appropriate county auditor within ten calendar days after the applications are dated
by the voter.
(c) An application submitted electronically under paragraph (a), clause (2), may only
be transmitted to the county auditor for processing if the secretary of state has verified the
application information matches the information in a government database associated with
the applicant's driver's license number, state identification card number, or Social Security
number. The secretary of state must review all unverifiable voter registration applications
submitted electronically for evidence of suspicious activity and must forward any such
application to an appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation.
(d) An individual may not electronically submit a voter registration application on behalf
of any other individual, except that the secretary of state may provide features on the secure
website established under paragraph (a), clause (2), that allow third parties to connect
application programming interfaces that facilitate an individual's submission of voter
registration information while interacting with the third party.
(e) For purposes of this section, mail registration is defined as a voter registration
application delivered to the secretary of state, county auditor, or municipal clerk by the
United States Postal Service or a commercial carrier.
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Election day registration.
(a) An individual who is eligible to vote may registernew text begin
or update a registrationnew text end on election day by appearing in person at the polling place for the
precinct in which the individual maintains residence, by completing a registration application,
making an oath in the form prescribed by the secretary of state and providing proof of
residence. An individual may prove residence for purposes of registeringnew text begin or updating a
registrationnew text end by:
(1) presenting a driver's license or Minnesota identification card issued pursuant to
section 171.07;
(2) presenting any document approved by the secretary of state as proper identification;
(3) presenting a current student fee statement that contains the student's valid address
in the precinct together with a picture identification card; or
(4) having a voter who is registered to vote in the precinct, or an employee new text begin who provides
proof that they are new text end employed by and working in a residential facility in the precinct and
vouching for a resident in the facility, sign an oath in the presence of the election judge
vouching that the voter or employee personally knows that the individual is a resident of
the precinct. A voter who has been vouched for on election day may not sign a proof of
residence oath vouching for any other individual on that election day. new text begin An election judge
may not sign a proof of residence oath vouching for any individual who appears in the
precinct where the election judge is working unless the election judge personally knows the
individual is a resident of the precinct.new text end A voter who is registered to vote in the precinct may
sign up to eight proof-of-residence oaths on any election day. This limitation does not apply
to an employee of a residential facility described in this clause. The secretary of state shall
provide a form for election judges to use in recording the number of individuals for whom
a voter signs proof-of-residence oaths on election day. The form must include space for the
maximum number of individuals for whom a voter may sign proof-of-residence oaths. For
each proof-of-residence oath, the form must include a statement that the individual: (i) is
registered to vote in the precinct or is an employee of a residential facility in the precinct,
(ii) personally knows that the voter is a resident of the precinct, and (iii) is making the
statement on oath. The form must include a space for the voter's printed name, signature,
telephone number, and address.
The oath required by this subdivision and Minnesota Rules, part 8200.9939, must be
attached to the voter registration application.
(b) deleted text begin The operator of a residential facility shall prepare a list of the names of its employees
currently working in the residential facility and the address of the residential facility. The
operator shall certify the list and provide it to the appropriate county auditor no less than
20 days before each election for use in election day registration.deleted text end new text begin The secretary of state must
publish guidance for residential facilities and residential facility employees on the vouching
process and the requirements of this subdivision.
new text end
(c) "Residential facility" means transitional housing as defined in section 256K.48,
subdivision 1; a supervised living facility licensed by the commissioner of health under
section 144.50, subdivision 6; a nursing home as defined in section 144A.01, subdivision
5; an assisted living facility licensed by the commissioner of health under chapter 144G; a
veterans home operated by the board of directors of the Minnesota Veterans Homes under
chapter 198; a residence licensed by the commissioner of human services to provide a
residential program as defined in section 245A.02, subdivision 14; a residential facility for
persons with a developmental disability licensed by the commissioner of human services
under section 252.28; setting authorized to provide housing support as defined in section
256I.03, subdivision 10a; a shelter for battered women as defined in section 611A.37,
subdivision 4; a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter or dwelling designed to
provide temporary living accommodations for the homeless; a facility where a provider
operates a residential treatment program as defined in section 245.462, subdivision 23; or
a facility where a provider operates an adult foster care program as defined in section
245A.02, subdivision 6c.
(d) For tribal band members, an individual may prove residence for purposes of
registeringnew text begin or updating a registrationnew text end by:
(1) presenting an identification card issued by the tribal government of a tribe recognized
by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior, that contains the
name, address, signature, and picture of the individual; or
(2) presenting an identification card issued by the tribal government of a tribe recognized
by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior, that contains the
name, signature, and picture of the individual and also presenting one of the documents
listed in Minnesota Rules, part 8200.5100, subpart 2, item B.
(e) A county, school district, or municipality may require that an election judge
responsible for election day registration initial each completed registration application.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:
Subd. 3a.
Additional proofs of residence permitted for students.
(a) If an eligible
voter's name; student identification number, if available; and address within the precinct
appear on a current residential housing list under section 135A.17 certified to the county
auditor by the postsecondary educational institution, the voter may prove residence by
presenting a current valid photo identification issued by a postsecondary educational
institution in Minnesota; identification authorized in subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause
(1) or (2); or identification authorized in subdivision 3, paragraph deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end , clause (1) or (2).
(b) This additional proof of residence for students must not be allowed unless the
postsecondary educational institution submits to the county auditor no later than 60 days
prior to the election a written agreement that the postsecondary educational institution will
certify for use at the election accurate updated residential housing lists under section 135A.17.
A written agreement is effective for the election and all subsequent elections held in that
calendar year, including the November general election.
(c) The additional proof of residence for students must be allowed on an equal basis for
voters who reside in housing meeting the requirements of section 135A.17, if the residential
housing lists certified by the postsecondary educational institution meet the requirements
of this subdivision.
(d) An updated residential housing list must be certified to the county auditor no later
than deleted text begin 20deleted text end new text begin 35new text end days prior to each election. The certification must be dated and signed by the
chief officer or designee of the postsecondary educational institution and must state that the
list is current and accurate and includes only the names of persons residing in the institution's
housing and, for students who do not live in the institution's housing, that it reflects the
institution's records as of the date of the certification.
(e) new text begin This additional proof of residence for students must be allowed during the 18 days
before an election and on election day. new text end The county auditor shall instruct the election judges
deleted text begin of the precinctdeleted text end in procedures for use of the list in conjunction with photo identification. The
auditor shall supply a list to the election judges with the election supplies deleted text begin for the precinctdeleted text end .
(f) The county auditor shall notify all postsecondary educational institutions in the county
of the provisions of this subdivision.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026, and applies to elections
held on or after February 6, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Registration by election judges; procedures.
Registration new text begin and updates to
registrations new text end at the polling place on election day deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be conducted by the election
judges. Before registering an individual to vote new text begin or updating an individual's registration new text end at
the polling place, the election judge must review any list of new text begin voters who registered or updated
a registration with an new text end absentee deleted text begin election day registrantsdeleted text end new text begin ballotnew text end provided by the county auditor
or municipal clerk to see if the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin individualnew text end has already voted by absentee ballot. If
the deleted text begin person'sdeleted text end new text begin individual'snew text end name appears on the list, the election judge must not allow the
individual to registernew text begin , to update the individual's registration,new text end or to vote in the polling place.
The election judge who registers an individual new text begin or updates an individual's registration new text end at the
polling place on election day deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end not handle that voter's ballots at any time prior to
the opening of the ballot box after the voting ends. Registration applications and forms for
oaths deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be available at each polling place. If an individual who registers new text begin or updates
a registration new text end on election day proves residence by oath of a registered voter, the form
containing the oath deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be attached to the individual's registration application.
Registration applications completed on election day deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be forwarded to the county
auditor who deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end add the name of each voter to the registration system new text begin or update the
voter's registration new text end unless the information forwarded is substantially deficient. A county
auditor who finds an election day registration new text begin or update new text end substantially deficient deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
give written notice to the individual whose registration is found deficient. An election day
registration deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin or update mustnew text end not be found deficient solely because the individual who
provided proof of residence was ineligible to do so.
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Unregistered voters; penalty.
No election judge in any precinct deleted text begin in which
registration is requireddeleted text end may receive the vote at any election of any individual whose name
is not registered in a manner specified in section 201.054, subdivision 1 or not recorded
under section 203B.19. A violation of this subdivision is a felony.
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Record of attempted registrations.
The election judge responsible for election
day registration deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end attempt to keep a record of the number of individuals who attempt
to register new text begin or update a registration new text end on election day but who cannot provide proof of residence
as required by this section. The record deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be forwarded to the county auditor with
the election returns for that precinct.
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.071, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Form.
Both paper and electronic voter registration applications must
contain the same information unless otherwise provided by law. A voter registration
application must contain spaces for the following required information: voter's first name,
middle name, and last name; voter's previous name, if any; voter's current address; voter's
previous address, if any; voter's date of birth; voter's municipality and county of residence;
voter's telephone number, if provided by the voter; date of registration; current and valid
Minnesota driver's license number or Minnesota state identification number, or if the voter
has no current and valid Minnesota driver's license or Minnesota state identification, the
last four digits of the voter's Social Security number; deleted text begin a box to indicate a voter's preference
to join the permanent absentee voter list;deleted text end and voter's signature. The paper registration
application must provide a space for a voter to provide a physical description of the location
of their residence, if the voter resides in an area lacking a specific physical address. The
description must be sufficient for the county auditor to identify the correct precinct for the
voter. The description may include the closest cross street or the nearest address to the
described location that is identified on a precinct map, and directions from that cross street
or address to the described location, including but not limited to the cardinal direction and
approximate distance to the location. The paper registration application may include the
voter's email address, if provided by the voter. The electronic voter registration application
must include the voter's email address. The registration application may include the voter's
interest in serving as an election judge, if indicated by the voter. The application must also
contain the following certification of voter eligibility:
"I certify that I:
(1) am at least 16 years old and understand that I must be at least 18 years old to be
eligible to vote;
(2) am a citizen of the United States;
(3) will have maintained residence in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding
election day;
(4) maintain residence at the address or location given on the registration form;
(5) am not under court-ordered guardianship in which the court order revokes my right
to vote;
(6) have not been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote;
(7) am not currently incarcerated for a conviction of a felony offense; and
(8) have read and understand the following statement: that giving false information is a
felony punishable by not more than five years imprisonment or a fine of not more than
$10,000, or both."
The certification must include boxes for the voter to respond to the following questions:
"(1) Are you a citizen of the United States?" and
"(2) Are you at least 16 years old and will you be at least 18 years old on or before the
day of the election in which you intend to vote?"
And the instruction:
"If you checked 'no' to either of these questions, do not complete this form."
The form of the voter registration application and the certification of voter eligibility
must be as provided in this subdivision and approved by the secretary of state. Voter
registration forms authorized by the National Voter Registration Act must also be accepted
as valid. The federal postcard application form must also be accepted as valid if it is not
deficient and the voter is eligible to register in Minnesota.
An individual may use a voter registration application to apply to register to vote in
Minnesota or to deleted text begin changedeleted text end new text begin updatenew text end information on an existing registration.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025, except that this section is
effective January 1, 2026, for the secretary of state's online voter registration application.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.071, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Change of registration.
A county auditor who receives a registration application
indicating that an individual was previously registered in a different county in Minnesota
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end update the voter's record electronically through the statewide registration system
in the manner prescribed by the secretary of state. A county auditor who receives a
registration application or notification requiring deleted text begin a changedeleted text end new text begin an updatenew text end of registration records
under this subdivision as a result of deleted text begin andeleted text end new text begin a voter updating the voter's registration onnew text end election
day deleted text begin registration shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end also check the statewide registration system to determine whether
the individual voted in more than one precinct in the most recent election.
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.091, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Copy of list to registered voter.
The county auditors and the secretary of state
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end provide copies of the public information lists in electronic or other media to any
voter registered in Minnesota within deleted text begin tendeleted text end new text begin five businessnew text end days of receiving a new text begin complete new text end written
or electronic request accompanied by payment of the cost of reproduction. The county
auditors and the secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end make a copy of the list available for public
inspection without cost. An individual who inspects or acquires a copy of a public information
list deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end not use any information contained in it for purposes unrelated to elections,
political activities, or law enforcement.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.091, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Registration places.
new text begin (a) new text end Each county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end designate a number of
public buildings in those political subdivisions of the county where deleted text begin preregistration of voters
is allowed as provided in section 201.061, subdivision 1, wheredeleted text end eligible voters may register
to votenew text begin or update the voter's registration as provided in section 201.061, subdivision 1new text end .
new text begin (b) new text end An adequate supply of registration applications and instructions must be maintained
at each designated location, and a designated individual must be available there to accept
registration applications and transmit them to the county auditor.
new text begin (c) new text end A person who, because of disability, needs assistance deleted text begin in orderdeleted text end to determine eligibility
deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end to register deleted text begin mustdeleted text end new text begin , or to update a voter registration maynew text end be assisted by a designated
individual. Assistance includes but is not limited to reading the registration form and
instructions and filling out the registration form as directed by the eligible voter.
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.121, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Entry of registration information.
(a) At the time a voter registration
application is properly completed, submitted, and received in accordance with sections
201.061 and 201.071, the county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end enter new text begin or update new text end the information contained
on it into the statewide registration system. Voter registration applications completed before
election day must be entered into the statewide registration system within ten days after
they have been submitted to the county auditor. Voter registration applications completed
on election day must be entered into the statewide registration system within 42 days after
the election, unless the county auditor notifies the secretary of state before the deadline has
expired that the deadline will not be met. Upon receipt of a notification under this paragraph,
the secretary of state must extend the deadline for that county auditor by an additional 28
days. The secretary of state may waive a county's obligations under this paragraph if, on
good cause shown, the county demonstrates its permanent inability to comply.
The secretary of state must post data on each county's compliance with this paragraph on
the secretary of state's website including, as applicable, the date each county fully complied
or the deadline by which a county's compliance must be complete.
(b) Upon receiving a completed voter registration application, the secretary of state may
electronically transmit the information on the application to the appropriate county auditor
as soon as possible for review by the county auditor before final entry deleted text begin intodeleted text end new text begin or update innew text end the
statewide registration system. The secretary of state may mail the voter registration
application to the county auditor.
(c) Within ten days after the county auditor has entered new text begin or updated new text end information from a
voter registration application deleted text begin intodeleted text end new text begin innew text end the statewide registration system, the secretary of state
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end compare the voter's name, date of birth, and driver's license number, state
identification number, or the last four digits of the Social Security number with the same
information contained in the Department of Public Safety database.
(d) The secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end provide a report to the county auditor on a weekly
basis that includes a list of voters whose name, date of birth, or identification number have
been compared with the same information in the Department of Public Safety database and
cannot be verified as provided in this subdivision. The report must list separately those
voters who have submitted a voter registration application by mail and have not voted in a
federal election in this state.
(e) The county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end compile a list of voters for whom the county auditor
and the secretary of state are unable to conclude that information on the voter registration
application and the corresponding information in the Department of Public Safety database
relate to the same person.
(f) The county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end send a notice of incomplete registration to any voter
whose name appears on the list and change the voter's status to "challenged." A voter who
receives a notice of incomplete registration from the county auditor may either provide the
information required to clear the challenge at least 21 days before the next election or at
the polling place on election day.
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.121, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Postelection sampling.
(a) Within ten days after an election, the county auditor
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end send the notice required by subdivision 2 to a random sampling of the individuals
new text begin who new text end registered new text begin or updated voter registration information new text end on election day. The random
sampling deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be determined in accordance with the rules of the secretary of state.
As soon as practicable after the election, the county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end mail the notice
required by subdivision 2 to all other individuals new text begin who new text end registered new text begin or updated voter registration
information new text end on election day. If a notice is returned as not deliverable, the county auditor
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end attempt to determine the reason for the return. A county auditor who does not
receive or obtain satisfactory proof of an individual's eligibility to vote deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
immediately notify the county attorney of all of the relevant information. By February 15
of each year, the county auditor must notify the secretary of state of the following information
for each election held in the previous year by each precinct:
(1) the total number of all notices that were returned as nondeliverable;
(2) the total number of nondeliverable notices that the county auditor was able to
determine the reason for the return along with the reason for each return; and
(3) the total number of individuals for whom the county auditor does not receive or
obtain satisfactory proof of an individual's eligibility to vote.
(b) By March 1 of every year, the secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end report to the chair and
ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over elections the
following information for each election held in the previous year by each precinct and each
county:
(1) the total number of all notices that were returned as nondeliverable;
(2) the total number of nondeliverable notices that a county auditor was able to determine
the reason for the return along with the reason for each return; and
(3) the total number of individuals for whom the county auditor does not receive or
obtain satisfactory proof of an individual's eligibility to vote.
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.13, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Use of change of address system.
(a) At least once each month the secretary
of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end obtain a list of individuals registered to vote in this state who have filed
with the United States Postal Service a change of their permanent address. The secretary
of state may also periodically obtain a list of individuals with driver's licenses or state
identification cards to identify those who are registered to vote who have applied to the
Department of Public Safety for a replacement driver's license or state identification card
with a different address, and a list of individuals for whom the Department of Public Safety
received notification of a driver's license or state identification card cancellation due to a
change of residency out of state. However, the secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end not load data
derived from these lists into the statewide voter registration system within the 47 days before
the state primary or 47 days before a November general election.
(b) If the address is changed to another address in this state, the secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin
mustnew text end locate the precinct in which the voter maintains residence, if possible. If the secretary
of state is able to locate the precinct in which the voter maintains residence, the secretary
must transmit the information about the changed address by electronic means to the county
auditor of the county in which the new address is located. For addresses for which the
secretary of state is unable to determine the precinct, the secretary may forward information
to the appropriate county auditors for individual review. If the voter has not voted or
submitted a voter registration application since the address change, upon receipt of the
information, the county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end update the voter's address in the statewide voter
registration system. The county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end mail to the voter a notice stating the
voter's name, address, precinct, and polling place, unless the voter's record is challenged
due to a felony conviction, noncitizenship, name change, incompetence, or a court's
revocation of voting rights of individuals under guardianship, in which case the auditor
must not mail the notice. The notice must advise the voter that the voter's voting address
has been deleted text begin changeddeleted text end new text begin updatednew text end and that the voter must notify the county auditor within 21 days
if the new address is not the voter's address of residence. The notice must state that it must
be returned if it is not deliverable to the voter at the named address.
(c) If the change of permanent address is to an address outside this state, the secretary
of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end notify by electronic means the auditor of the county where the voter
formerly maintained residence that the voter has moved to another state. If the voter has
not voted or submitted a voter registration application since the address change, the county
auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end promptly mail to the voter at the voter's new address a notice advising
the voter that the voter's status in the statewide voter registration system will be changed to
"inactive" unless the voter notifies the county auditor within 21 days that the voter is retaining
the former address as the voter's address of residence, except that if the voter's record is
challenged due to a felony conviction, noncitizenship, name change, incompetence, or a
court's revocation of voting rights of individuals under guardianship, the auditor must not
mail the notice. If the notice is not received by the deadline, the county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
change the voter's status to "inactive" in the statewide voter registration system.
(d) If, in order to maintain voter registration records, the secretary of state enters an
agreement to share information or data with an organization governed exclusively by a
group of states, the secretary must first determine that the data security protocols are sufficient
to safeguard the information or data shared. If required by such an agreement, the secretary
of state may share the following data from the statewide voter registration system and data
released to the secretary of state under section 171.12, subdivision 7a:
(1) name;
(2) date of birth;
(3) address;
(4) driver's license or state identification card number;
(5) the last four digits of an individual's Social Security number; and
(6) the date that an individual's record was last updated.
If the secretary of state enters into such an agreement, the secretary and county auditors
must process deleted text begin changesdeleted text end new text begin updatesnew text end to voter records based upon that data in accordance with this
section. Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, when data is shared with the
secretary of state by another state, the secretary of state must maintain the same data
classification that the data had while it was in the possession of the state providing the data.
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.14, is amended to read:
201.14 COURT ADMINISTRATOR OF DISTRICT COURT; REPORT CHANGES
OF NAMES.
The state court administrator deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end regularly report by electronic means to the
secretary of state the name, address, and, if available, driver's license or state identification
card number of each individual, 18 years of age or over, whose name was changed since
the last report, by marriage, divorce, or any order or decree of the court. The secretary of
state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end determine if any of the deleted text begin personsdeleted text end new text begin individualsnew text end in the report are registered to
vote under their previous name and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end prepare a list of those registrants for each
county auditor. Upon receipt of the list, the county auditor deleted text begin shall make the change indeleted text end new text begin must
updatenew text end the voter's record new text begin with this information new text end and mail to the voter the notice of registration
required by section 201.121, subdivision 2. A notice must not be mailed if the voter's record
is challenged due to a felony conviction, lack of United States citizenship, legal
incompetence, or court-ordered revocation of voting rights of persons under guardianship.
Sec. 18.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.161, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Department of Human Services.
(a) If permitted by the federal government,
the commissioner of human services, in consultation with the secretary of state, must ensure
the applications described in subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), also serve as voter
registration applications for applicants 18 years of age or older whose United States
citizenship has been verified as part of the application. The commissioner must transmit
information required to register to vote, as prescribed by the secretary of state, daily by
electronic means to the secretary of state for an individual whose United States citizenship
has been verified. The commissioner must submit data to the secretary of state identifying
the total number of individuals who completed qualifying transactions under this section
and the total number of individuals whose records were ultimately transferred for registrationnew text begin
or updates to registrationsnew text end . At a minimum, the commissioner must submit the data to the
secretary of state on the same day each month.
(b) No applicant may be registered to vote new text begin or have a registration updated new text end under this
subdivision until (1) the commissioner of human services has certified that the department's
systems have been tested and can accurately provide the required data and accurately exclude
from transmission data on individuals who have not provided documentary evidence of
United States citizenship, and (2) the secretary of state has certified that the system for
automatic registration of those applicants has been tested and is capable of properly
determining whether an applicant is eligible to vote. The department's systems must be
tested and accurately provide the necessary data no later than September 30 of the year
following the year in which federal approval or permission is given, contingent on
appropriations being available for this purpose.
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.161, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Other agencies and units of government.
(a) The commissioner of management
and budget must, in consultation with the secretary of state, identify any other state agency
that is eligible to implement automatic voter registration. The commissioner must consider
a state agency eligible if the agency collects, processes, or stores the following information
as part of providing assistance or services: name, residential address, date of birth, and
citizenship verification. An eligible agency must submit a report to the governor and secretary
of state no later than December 1, 2024, describing steps needed to implement automatic
voter registration, barriers to implementation and ways to mitigate them, and applicable
federal and state privacy protections for the data under consideration. By June 1, 2025, the
governor, at the governor's sole discretion, must make final decisions, as to which agencies
will implement automatic voter registration by December 31, 2025, and which agencies
could implement automatic voter registration if provided with additional resources or if the
legislature changed the law to allow data to be used for automatic voter registration. The
governor must notify the commissioner of management and budget of the governor's
decisions related to automatic voter registration. By October 1, 2025, the commissioner of
management and budget must report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over election policy and finance. The report must
include:
(1) the agencies that will implement automatic voter registration by December 31, 2025;
(2) the agencies which could implement automatic voter registration if provided with
additional resources and recommendations on the necessary additional resources; and
(3) the agencies that could implement automatic voter registration if the legislature
changed the law to allow data to be used for voter registration and recommendations on
how the law could be changed to allow the use of the data for this purpose.
(b) An agency may not begin verifying citizenship as part of an agency transaction for
the sole purpose of providing automatic voter registration. Once an agency has implemented
automatic voter registration, it must continue to provide automatic voter registration unless
otherwise expressly required by law. For each individual whose United States citizenship
has been verified, the commissioner or agency head must transmit information required to
register to vote, as prescribed by the secretary of state, to the secretary of state by electronic
means. The governor must determine the frequency of the transmissions for each agency.
(c) No applicant may be registered to vote new text begin or have a registration updated new text end under this
subdivision until (1) the agency's commissioner or agency head has certified that the
necessary systems have been tested and can accurately provide the required data and
accurately exclude from transmission data on individuals whose United States citizenship
has not been verified, and (2) the secretary of state has certified that the system for automatic
registration of those applicants has been tested and is capable of properly determining
whether an applicant is eligible to vote.
Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.161, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Effective date of registration.
Unless the applicant declines registration, the
effective date new text begin for the voter registration or update to a voter registration new text end is the date that the
county auditor processes the application. This subdivision does not limit the ability of a
person to register to vote new text begin or update their registration new text end on election day as provided in section
201.061, subdivision 3. Any person who submits a qualifying application under subdivision
1 that is dated during the 20 days before an election must be provided, at the time of
application, with a notice advising the applicant of the procedures to register to vote new text begin or
update a voter registration new text end on election day.
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.162, is amended to read:
201.162 DUTIES OF STATE AGENCIES.
The commissioner or chief administrative officer of each state agency or
community-based public agency or nonprofit corporation that contracts with the state agency
to carry out obligations of the state agency deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end provide voter registration services
for employees and the public, including, as applicable, automatic voter registration or
information on voter eligibility deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ,new text end registration deleted text begin proceduresdeleted text end new text begin , and updating registrationsnew text end as
required under section 201.161. deleted text begin A persondeleted text end new text begin An individualnew text end may complete a voter registration
application or apply to deleted text begin changedeleted text end new text begin updatenew text end a voter registration name or address if the deleted text begin persondeleted text end new text begin
individualnew text end has the proper qualifications on the date of application. Nonpartisan voter
registration assistance, including routinely asking members of the public served by the
agency whether they would like to register to vote new text begin or update a voter registration new text end and, if
necessary, assisting them in preparing the registration forms must be part of the job of
appropriate agency employees.
Sec. 22.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.225, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Technology requirements.
An electronic roster must:
(1) be able to be loaded with a data file that includes voter registration data in a file
format prescribed by the secretary of state;
(2) allow for data to be exported in a file format prescribed by the secretary of state;
(3) allow for data to be entered manually or by scanning a Minnesota driver's license or
identification card to locate a voter record or populate a voter registration application that
would be printed and signed and dated by the voter. The printed registration application
can be a printed form, a label printed with voter information to be affixed to a preprinted
form, a combination of a form and label, or an electronic record that the voter signs
electronically and is printed following its completion at the polling place;
(4) allow an election judge to update data that was populated from a scanned driver's
license or identification card;
(5) cue an election judge to ask for and input data that is not populated from a scanned
driver's license or identification card that is otherwise required to be collected from the voter
or an election judge;
(6) immediately alert the election judge if the voter has provided information that indicates
that the voter is not eligible to vote;
(7) immediately alert the election judge if the electronic roster indicates that a voter has
already voted in that precinct, the voter's registration status is challenged, or it appears the
voter maintains residence in a different precinct;
(8) provide immediate instructions on how to resolve a particular type of challenge when
a voter's record is challenged;
(9) provide for a printed voter signature certificate, containing the voter's name, address
of residence, date of birth, voter identification number, the oath required by section 204C.10,
and a space for the voter's original signature. The printed voter signature certificate can be
a printed form, a label printed with the voter's information to be affixed to the oath, or an
electronic record that the voter signs electronically and is printed following its completion
at the polling place;
(10) contain only deleted text begin preregistereddeleted text end new text begin registerednew text end voters within the precinct, and not contain
deleted text begin preregistereddeleted text end new text begin registerednew text end voter data on voters registered outside of the precinct, unless being
utilized for new text begin a combined polling place pursuant to section 204B.14, subdivision 2, new text end absentee
or early voting under chapter 203B or for mail balloting on election day pursuant to section
204B.45, subdivision 2a;
(11) be only networked within the polling location on election day, except for the purpose
of updating absentee ballot records;
(12) meet minimum security, reliability, and networking standards established by the
Office of the Secretary of State in consultation with the Department of Information
Technology Services;
(13) be capable of providing a voter's correct polling place; and
(14) perform any other functions necessary for the efficient and secure administration
of the participating election, as determined by the secretary of state.
Electronic rosters used only for deleted text begin election day registrationdeleted text end new text begin registering voters and updating
voters' registrationnew text end do not need to comply with clauses (1), (8), and (10). Electronic rosters
used only for deleted text begin preregistered voterdeleted text end processing new text begin voters who are registered and do not need to
update a registrationnew text end do not need to comply with clauses (4) and (5).
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 23.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.225, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Election day.
(a) Precincts may use electronic rosters for new text begin registering voters
and updating registrations on new text end election day deleted text begin registrationdeleted text end , to process deleted text begin preregistereddeleted text end new text begin registerednew text end
voters, or both. The printed election day registration applications must be reviewed when
electronic records are processed in the statewide voter registration system. The election
judges deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end determine the number of ballots to be counted by counting the number
of original voter signature certificates or the number of voter receipts.
(b) Each precinct using electronic rosters deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end have a paper backup system approved
by the secretary of state present at the polling place to use in the event that the election
judges are unable to use the electronic roster.
Sec. 24.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.275, is amended to read:
201.275 INVESTIGATIONS; PROSECUTIONS.
(a) A law enforcement agency that is notified by affidavit of an alleged violation of this
chapter deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end promptly investigate. Upon receiving an affidavit alleging a violation of
this chapter, a county attorney deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end promptly forward it to a law enforcement agency
with jurisdiction for investigation. If there is probable cause for instituting a prosecution,
the county attorney deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end proceed according to the generally applicable standards
regarding the prosecutorial functions and duties of a county attorney, provided that the
county attorney is not required to proceed with the prosecution if the complainant withdraws
the allegation. A county attorney who refuses or intentionally fails to faithfully perform this
or any other duty imposed by this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end forfeit office.
(b) Willful violation of this chapter by any public employee constitutes just cause for
suspension without pay or dismissal of the public employee.
(c) Where the matter relates to a voter registration application submitted electronically
through the secure website established in section 201.061, subdivision 1, alleged violations
of this chapter may be investigated and prosecuted in the county in which the individual
registerednew text begin , updated a voter registration,new text end or attempted to register.
Sec. 25.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Application procedures.
(a) Except as otherwise allowed by subdivision
2 or by section 203B.11, subdivision 4, an application for absentee ballots for any election
may be submitted at any time not less than one day before the day of that election. The
county auditor shall prepare absentee ballot application forms in the format provided by the
secretary of state and shall furnish them to any person on request. By January 1 of each
even-numbered year, the secretary of state shall make the forms to be used available to
auditors through electronic means. An application submitted pursuant to this subdivision
shall be in writing. An application may be submitted in person, by electronic facsimile
device, by electronic mail, or by mail to:
(1) the county auditor of the county where the applicant maintains residence; or
(2) the municipal clerk of the municipality, or school district if applicable, where the
applicant maintains residence.
(b) An absentee ballot application may alternatively be submitted electronically through
a secure website that shall be maintained by the secretary of state for this purpose.
Notwithstanding paragraph (d), the secretary of state must require applicants using the
website to submit the applicant's email address and new text begin the applicant's:
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end verifiable Minnesota driver's license numberdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ornew text end Minnesota state identification card
numberdeleted text begin , ordeleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin (2)new text end the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number.
new text begin If an applicant does not possess both types of documents, the applicant must include the
number for one type of document and must affirmatively certify that the applicant does not
possess the other type of documentation.new text end This paragraph does not apply to a town election
held in March.
(c) An application submitted electronically under deleted text begin thisdeleted text end paragraphnew text begin (b)new text end may only be
transmitted to the county auditor for processing if the secretary of state has verified the
application information matches the information in a government database associated with
the applicant's driver's license number, state identification card number, or Social Security
number. The secretary of state must review all unverifiable applications for evidence of
suspicious activity and must forward any such application to an appropriate law enforcement
agency for investigation.
(d) An application shall be approved if it is timely received, signed and dated by the
applicant, contains the applicant's name and residence and mailing addresses, date of birth,
and at least one of the following:
(1) the applicant's Minnesota driver's license number;
(2) Minnesota state identification card number;
(3) the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number; or
(4) a statement that the applicant does not have any of these numbers.
(e) To be approved, the application must contain an oath that the information contained
on the form is accurate, that the applicant is applying on the applicant's own behalf, and
that the applicant is signing the form under penalty of perjury.
(f) An applicant's full date of birth, Minnesota driver's license or state identification
number, and the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number must not be made
available for public inspection. An application may be submitted to the county auditor or
municipal clerk by an electronic facsimile device. An application mailed or returned in
person to the county auditor or municipal clerk on behalf of a voter by a person other than
the voter must be deposited in the mail or returned in person to the county auditor or
municipal clerk within ten days after it has been dated by the voter and no later than six
days before the election.
(g) An application under this subdivision may contain an application under subdivision
5 to automatically receive an absentee ballot.new text begin The application form must not be preprinted
in a manner that requires the applicant to affirmatively opt out of being assigned to a
permanent absentee voter list.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 26.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.04, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Registration at time of applicationnew text begin ; updating registrationnew text end .
An eligible voter
who is not registered to vote new text begin or needs to update the voter's registration new text end but who is otherwise
eligible to vote by absentee ballot may register new text begin or update a registration new text end by including a
completed voter registration application with the absentee ballot. The individual deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
present proof of residence as required by section 201.061, subdivision 3, to the individual
who witnesses the marking of the absentee ballots. A military voter, as defined in section
203B.01, may register in this manner if voting pursuant to sections 203B.04 to 203B.15, or
may register pursuant to sections 203B.16 to 203B.27.
Sec. 27.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.06, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Registration check.
Upon receipt of an application for ballots, the county
auditor, municipal clerk, or election judge acting pursuant to section 203B.11, who receives
the application deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end determine whether the applicant is a registered voter. If the
applicant is not registered to votenew text begin or needs to update the voter's registrationnew text end , the county
auditor, municipal clerk, or election judge deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end include a voter registration application
among the election materials provided to the applicant.
Sec. 28.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.07, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Delivery of envelopes, directions.
The county auditor or the municipal
clerk deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end prepare, print, and transmit a return envelope, a signature envelope, a ballot
envelope, and a copy of the directions for casting an absentee ballot to each applicant whose
application for absentee ballots is accepted pursuant to section 203B.04. The county auditor
or municipal clerk deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end provide first class postage for the return envelope. The
directions for casting an absentee ballot deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be printed in at least 14-point bold type
with heavy leading and may be printed on the ballot envelope. When a person requests the
directions in Braille or on audio file, the county auditor or municipal clerk deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end provide
them in the form requested. The secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end prepare Braille and audio file
copies and make them available.
When a voter registration application is sent to the applicant as provided in section
203B.06, subdivision 4, the directions or registration application deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end include
instructions for registering to votenew text begin or updating a voter's registrationnew text end .
Sec. 29.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.07, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Eligibility certificate.
A certificate of eligibility to vote by absentee ballot
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be printed on the back of the signature envelope. The certificate deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end contain
space for the voter's Minnesota driver's license number, state identification number, or the
last four digits of the voter's Social Security number, or to indicate that the voter does not
have one of these numbers. The space must be designed to ensure that the voter provides
the same type of identification as provided on the voter's absentee ballot application for
purposes of comparison. The certificate must also contain a statement to be signed and
sworn by the voter indicating that the voter meets all of the requirements established by law
for voting by absentee ballot and space for a statement signed by a person who is at least
18 years of age on or before the day of the election and a citizen of the United States or by
a notary public or other individual authorized to administer oaths stating that:
(1) the ballots were displayed to that individual unmarked;
(2) the voter marked the ballots in that individual's presence without showing how they
were marked, or, if the voter was physically unable to mark them, that the voter directed
another individual to mark them; and
(3) if the voter was not previously registerednew text begin or needed to update the voter's registrationnew text end ,
the voter has provided proof of residence as required by section 201.061, subdivision 3.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 30.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.08, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Marking and return by voter.
(a) An eligible voter who receives absentee
ballots as provided in this chapter shall mark them in the manner specified in the directions
for casting the absentee ballots. The deleted text begin returndeleted text end new text begin signaturenew text end envelope containing marked ballots
may be mailed as provided in the directions for casting the absentee ballots, may be left
with the county auditor or municipal clerk who transmitted the absentee ballots to the voter,
or may be left in a drop box as provided in section 203B.082. If delivered in person, the
deleted text begin returndeleted text end new text begin signaturenew text end envelope must be submitted to the county auditor or municipal clerk by
deleted text begin 8:00deleted text end new text begin 5:00new text end p.m. on election day.
(b) The voter may designate an agent to deliver in person the sealed absentee ballot
return envelope to the county auditor or municipal clerk or to deposit the return envelope
in the mail. An agent may deliver or mail the return envelopes of not more than three voters
in any election. Any person designated as an agent who tampers with either the return
envelope or the voted ballots or does not immediately mail or deliver the return envelope
to the county auditor or municipal clerk is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Sec. 31.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.08, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Procedures on receipt of ballots.
When absentee ballots are returned to a
county auditor or municipal clerk, that official shall stamp or initial and date the deleted text begin returndeleted text end new text begin
signaturenew text end envelope and place it in a locked ballot container or other secured and locked
space with other deleted text begin returndeleted text end new text begin signaturenew text end envelopes received by that office. Within five days after
receipt, the county auditor or municipal clerk shall deliver to the ballot board all deleted text begin ballotsdeleted text end new text begin
signature envelopesnew text end received, except that during the 14 days immediately preceding an
election, the county auditor or municipal clerk shall deliver all deleted text begin ballotsdeleted text end new text begin signature envelopesnew text end
received to the ballot board within three days. deleted text begin Ballotsdeleted text end new text begin Signature envelopesnew text end received on
election day after 8:00 p.m. shall be marked as received late by the county auditor or
municipal clerk, and must not be delivered to the ballot board.
Sec. 32.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.081, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Temporary locations.
(a) A county auditor or municipal clerk authorized under
section 203B.05 to administer voting before election day may designate additional polling
places with days and hours that differ from those required by section 203B.085. A designation
authorized by this subdivision must be made at least 47 days before the election. new text begin As soon
as practicable and no later than five business days after designating an additional polling
place under this subdivision, the county auditor or municipal clerk must post on the county's
or municipality's website the address of the polling place and the dates and times the polling
place will be available for voting. new text end The county auditor or municipal clerk must provide notice
to the secretary of state at the time that the designations are made.new text begin As soon as practicable
and no later than five business days after receiving the notice, the secretary of state must
post on the secretary of state's website the address of the polling place and the dates and
times the polling place will be available for voting.
new text end
(b) At the request of a federally recognized Indian Tribe with a reservation new text begin or
off-reservation Tribal lands new text end in the county, the county auditor must establish an additional
polling place for at least one day on the Indian reservation new text begin or off-reservation Tribal lands
new text end on a site agreed upon by the Tribe and the county auditor that is accessible to the county
auditor by a public road.
(c) At the request of a postsecondary institution or the student government organization
of a postsecondary institution in the county or municipality, the county auditor or a municipal
clerk authorized to administer absentee voting under section 203B.05 must establish an
additional temporary polling place for the state general election or the odd-year city general
election for at least one day at a location agreed upon by the institution and the county
auditor or municipal clerk that:
(1) is accessible to the public;
(2) satisfies the requirements of state and federal law; and
(3) is on the institution's campus or is within one-half mile of the institution's campus
and is reasonably accessible to the institution's students.
A request must be made no later than May 31 before an election and the request is valid
only for that election. This paragraph only applies to a postsecondary institution that provides
on-campus student housing to 100 or more students. Nothing in this paragraph prevents the
county auditor or municipal clerk from engaging in a dialogue with the entity that made the
request regarding potential alternative locations for a temporary polling place that does not
meet the requirements of clause (3). An entity that made a request for a temporary polling
place may withdraw its request by notifying the county auditor or municipal clerk.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective September 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 33.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.121, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Opening of envelopes.
new text begin (a) new text end After the close of business on the 19th day before
the election, the ballots from deleted text begin secrecydeleted text end new text begin ballotnew text end envelopes within the signature envelopes marked
"Accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed in the manner provided in section 206.86,
subdivision 5, initialed by the members of the ballot board, and deposited in the appropriate
ballot box. If more than one voted ballot is enclosed in the ballot envelope, the ballots must
be returned in the manner provided by section 204C.25 for return of spoiled ballots, and
may not be counted.
new text begin
(b) Accepted signature envelopes must be segregated by precinct and processed in
accordance with this subdivision on a precinct-by-precinct basis. Precincts within a combined
polling place established in section 205A.11, subdivision 2, may be processed together. At
each step, members of the ballot board must notify the official responsible for the ballot
board if there is a discrepancy in any count required by paragraphs (c) to (e) and note it in
the ballot board incident log.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Before opening accepted signature envelopes, two members of the ballot board must
count and record the number of envelopes and ensure that the count matches either the
number of accepted signature envelopes provided by the official responsible for the ballot
board or the number of signature envelopes accepted by the ballot board that day.
new text end
new text begin
(d) Two members of the ballot board must remove the ballots from the ballot envelopes.
The governing body responsible for the ballot board must not dispose of or destroy any
ballot envelopes until 48 hours after the deadline for bringing an election contest expires
or, if a contest is filed, 48 hours after completion of the contest and any related appeals,
whichever is later.
new text end
new text begin
(e) After ballots have been removed from the ballot envelopes, two members of the
ballot board must count and record the number of ballots to ensure the count matches the
number of accepted signature envelopes, accounting for any empty envelopes or spoiled
ballots, which must be noted on the ballot board incident log.
new text end
Sec. 34.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.121, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Storage and counting of absentee ballots.
(a) On a day on which absentee
ballots are inserted into a ballot box, two members of the ballot board must:
(1) remove the ballots from the ballot box at the end of the day;
(2) without inspecting the ballots, ensure that the number of ballots removed from the
ballot box is equal to the number of deleted text begin voters whosedeleted text end absentee ballots deleted text begin were accepteddeleted text end new text begin from the
tally in subdivision 4 that were to be inserted into the ballot boxnew text end that day; and
(3) seal and secure all voted and unvoted ballots present in that location at the end of
the day.
(b) After the polls have closed on election day, two members of the ballot board must
count the ballots, tabulating the vote in a manner that indicates each vote of the voter and
the total votes cast for each candidate or question. In state primary and state general elections,
the results must indicate the total votes cast for each candidate or question in each precinct
and report the vote totals tabulated for each precinct. The count must be recorded on a
summary statement in substantially the same format as provided in section 204C.26. The
ballot board deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end submit at least one completed summary statement to the county
auditor or municipal clerk. The county auditor or municipal clerk may require the ballot
board to submit a sufficient number of completed summary statements to comply with the
provisions of section 204C.27, or the county auditor or municipal clerk may certify reports
containing the details of the ballot board summary statement to the recipients of the summary
statements designated in section 204C.27.
deleted text begin In state primary and state general elections,deleted text end These vote totals deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be added to the
vote totals on the summary statements of the returns for the appropriate precinct. deleted text begin In other
elections, these vote totals may be added to the vote totals on the summary statement of
returns for the appropriate precinct or may be reported as a separate total.
deleted text end
The count deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be public. No vote totals from ballots may be made public before
the close of voting on election day.
(c) In addition to the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), if the task has not been
completed previously, the members of the ballot board must verify as soon as possible, but
no later than 24 hours after the end of the hours for voting, that voters whose absentee ballots
arrived after the rosters were marked or supplemental reports were generated and whose
ballots were accepted did not vote in person on election day. An absentee ballot submitted
by a voter who has voted in person on election day must be rejected. All other accepted
absentee ballots must be openednew text begin in accordance with the procedures outlined in subdivision
4, except for the absentee ballots cast using the alternative procedure in section 203B.081,
subdivision 3new text end , duplicated if necessary, and counted by members of the ballot board. The
vote totals from these ballots must be incorporated into the totals with the other absentee
ballots and handled according to paragraph (b).
Sec. 35.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.17, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Website security.
(a) The secretary of state shall maintain a log of each Internet
Protocol address used to submit an absentee ballot application electronically under this
section, and must monitor the log, volume of website use, and other appropriate indicators
for suspicious activity. Evidence of suspicious activity that cannot be resolved by the
secretary of state must be forwarded to an appropriate law enforcement agency for
investigation.
(b) The electronic absentee ballot application system must be secure. The website shall
maintain the confidentiality of all users and preserve the integrity of the data submitted.
The secretary of state shall employ security measures to ensure the accuracy and integrity
of absentee ballot applications submitted electronically pursuant to this section. All data
sent and received through the website must be encrypted.
(c) The secretary of state must provide ongoing testing and monitoring to ensure continued
security. The secretary of state must work with the chief information officer as defined in
section 16E.01, subdivision 1, or another security expert to annually assess the security of
the system. The security assessment must include a certification signed by the secretary of
state that states that adequate security measures are in place. The certification must also be
signed by the chief information officer or another security expert affirming that the
assessment is accurate. The secretary of state must submit the security assessment to the
legislative auditor and to the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees in the
senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over elections by January 1
of each yeardeleted text begin , except that the first annual security assessment must be submitted by September
30, 2014, and no report is required for January 1, 2015deleted text end .
(d) In developing the electronic absentee ballot application system, the secretary of state
must consult with the chief information officer or the chief's designee to ensure the site is
secure.
Sec. 36.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.23, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Duties.
(a) The absentee ballot board must examine all returned absentee ballot
envelopes for ballots issued under sections 203B.16 to 203B.27 and accept or reject the
absentee ballots in the manner provided in section 203B.24. If the certificate of voter
eligibility is not printed on the signature envelope, the certificate must be attached to the
ballot envelope.
(b) The absentee ballot board must immediately examine the signature envelopes or
certificates of voter eligibility that are attached to the ballot envelopes and mark them
"accepted" or "rejected" during the 45 days before the election. If an envelope has been
rejected at least five days before the election, the ballots in the envelope must be considered
spoiled ballots and the official in charge of the absentee ballot board must provide the voter
with a replacement absentee ballot and envelopes in place of the spoiled ballot.
(c) If a county has delegated the responsibility for administering absentee balloting to
a municipality under section 203B.05, accepted absentee ballots must be delivered to the
appropriate municipality's absentee ballot boardnew text begin , except as otherwise provided in this
paragraph. If a municipality and county agree that the county's ballot board retains
responsibility for ballots issued pursuant to sections 203B.16 to 203B.27, absentee ballots
issued pursuant to these sections that are accepted must be opened, counted, and retained
by the county's absentee ballot boardnew text end . The absentee ballot board with the authority to open
and count the ballots must do so in accordance with section 203B.121, subdivisions 4 and
5.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 37.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.29, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Emergency response providers.
Any eligible Minnesota voter who is
a trained or certified emergency response provider or utility worker who is deployed in
response to any state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or any
governor of any state within the United States during the time period authorized by law for
absentee voting or on election day may request that ballots, instructions, and a certificate
of voter eligibility be transmitted to the voter electronically. Upon receipt of a properly
completed application requesting electronic transmission, the county auditor must
electronically transmit the requested materials to the voter. new text begin The absentee ballot application
deadlines in section 203B.04, subdivision 1, do not apply to this subdivision. new text end The county
auditor is not required to provide return postage to voters to whom ballots are transmitted
electronically.
Sec. 38.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.29, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Reasonable accommodation for voter with disability.
Any eligible Minnesota
voter with a print disability, including any voter with disabilities that interfere with the
effective reading, writing, or use of printed materials, may request that ballots, instructions,
and a certificate of voter eligibility be transmitted to the voter electronically in an accessible
format that meets Election Assistance Commission minimum accessibility requirements.
Upon receipt of a properly completed application requesting electronic transmission, the
county auditor shall electronically transmit the requested materials to the voter. new text begin The absentee
ballot application deadlines in section 203B.04, subdivision 1, do not apply to this
subdivision. new text end The county auditor must also mail the voter materials required under section
203B.07.
Sec. 39.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.30, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Voting procedure.
(a) When a voter appears in an early voting polling place,
the voter must state the voter's name, address, and, if requested, the voter's date of birth to
the early voting official. The early voting official must confirm that the voter's registration
is current in the statewide voter registration system and that the voter has not already cast
a ballot in the election. If the voter's status is challenged, the voter may resolve the challenge
as provided in section 204C.12. An individual who is not registered to vote deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin must register
and a voternew text end whose name or address has changed must deleted text begin registerdeleted text end new text begin update the voter's registrationnew text end
in the manner provided in section 201.061, subdivision 3. A voter who has already cast a
ballot in the election must not be provided with a ballot.
(b) Each voter must sign the certification provided in section 204C.10. The signature of
an individual on the voter's certificate and the issuance of a ballot to the individual is evidence
of the intent of the individual to vote at that election. After the voter signs the certification,
two early voting officials must initial the ballot and issue it to the voter. The voter must
immediately retire to a voting station or other designated location in the polling place to
mark the ballot. The voter must not take a ballot from the polling place. If the voter spoils
the ballot, the voter may return it to the early voting official in exchange for a new ballot.
After completing the ballot, the voter must deposit the ballot into the ballot counter and
ballot box. The early voting official must immediately record that the voter has voted in the
manner provided in section 203B.121, subdivision 3.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after the 85th day after the
revisor of statutes receives the certification.
new text end
Sec. 40.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.30, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Processing of ballots.
new text begin Each day when early voting occurs, new text end the early voting
officials mustnew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1)new text end remove and secure ballots cast deleted text begin during the early voting period following the procedures
in section 203B.121, subdivision 5, paragraph (a).deleted text end new text begin , noting the date, voting location, and
number of ballots cast;
new text end
new text begin
(2) without inspecting the ballots, ensure that the number of ballots removed from the
ballot box is equal to the number of voter certificates that were signed by voters in subdivision
2, paragraph (b); and
new text end
new text begin
(3) seal and secure all voted and unvoted ballots present in that location at the end of
the day.
new text end
The deleted text begin absenteedeleted text end ballot board must count the ballots after the polls have closed on election
day following the procedures in section 203B.121, subdivision 5, paragraph (b).
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after the 85th day after the
revisor of statutes receives the certification.
new text end
Sec. 41.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Form of affidavit.
new text begin (a) new text end An affidavit of candidacy shall state the name of
the office sought and, except as provided in subdivision 4, shall state that the candidate:
(1) is an eligible voter;
(2) has no other affidavit on file as a candidate for any office at the same primary or
next ensuing general election, except as authorized by subdivision 9; and
(3) is, or will be on assuming the office, 21 years of age or more, and will have maintained
residence in the district from which the candidate seeks election for 30 days before the
general election.
new text begin (b) new text end An affidavit of candidacy must include a statement that the candidate's name as
written on the affidavit for ballot designation is the candidate's true name or the name by
which the candidate is commonly and generally known in the communitydeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin and:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the phonetic spelling or an explanation for the pronunciation of the full name
designated for the ballot; or
new text end
new text begin
(2) a certification that the candidate is directing the official responsible for programming
materials for the election to use the applicable technology's default pronunciation of the
candidate's name.
new text end
new text begin (c) new text end An affidavit of candidacy for partisan office shall also state the name of the candidate's
political party or political principle, stated in three words or less.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 42.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.06, subdivision 1b, is amended to read:
Subd. 1b.
Address, electronic mail address, and telephone number.
(a) An affidavit
of candidacy must state a telephone number where the candidate can be contacted. An
affidavit must also state the candidate's or campaign's nongovernment issued electronic
mail address or an attestation that the candidate and the candidate's campaign do not possess
an electronic mail address. new text begin Except for affidavits of candidacy for (1) judicial office, (2) the
office of county attorney, or (3) county sheriff, new text end an affidavit must also state the candidate's
current address of residence as determined under section 200.031, or at the candidate's
request in accordance with paragraph (c), the candidate's campaign contact address. When
filing the affidavit, the candidate must present the filing officer with the candidate's valid
driver's license or state identification card that contains the candidate's current address of
residence, or documentation of proof of residence authorized for election day registration
in section 201.061, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (2); clause (3)deleted text begin , item (ii)deleted text end ; or paragraph
(d). new text begin If an original bill is shown, the due date on the bill must be within 30 days before or
after the beginning of the filing period or, for bills without a due date, dated within 30 days
before the beginning of the filing period. new text end If the address on the affidavit and the documentation
do not match, the filing officer must not accept the affidavit. The form for the affidavit of
candidacy must allow the candidate to request, if eligible, that the candidate's address of
residence be classified as private data, and to provide the certification required under
paragraph (c) for classification of that address.
(b) If an affidavit for an office where a residency requirement must be satisfied by the
close of the filing period is filed as provided by paragraph (c), the filing officer must, within
one business day of receiving the filing, determine whether the address provided in the
affidavit of candidacy is within the area represented by the office the candidate is seeking.
For all other candidates who filed for an office whose residency requirement must be satisfied
by the close of the filing period, a registered voter in this state may request in writing that
the filing officer receiving the affidavit of candidacy review the address as provided in this
paragraph, at any time up to one day after the last day for filing for office. If requested, the
filing officer must determine whether the address provided in the affidavit of candidacy is
within the area represented by the office the candidate is seeking. If the filing officer
determines that the address is not within the area represented by the office, the filing officer
must immediately notify the candidate and the candidate's name must be removed from the
ballot for that office. A determination made by a filing officer under this paragraph is subject
to judicial review under section 204B.44.
(c) If the candidate requests that the candidate's address of residence be classified as
private data, the candidate must list the candidate's address of residence on a separate form
to be attached to the affidavit. The candidate must also certify on the affidavit that either:
(1) a police report has been submitted, an order for protection has been issued, or the
candidate has a reasonable fear in regard to the safety of the candidate or the candidate's
family; or (2) the candidate's address is otherwise private pursuant to Minnesota law. The
address of residence provided by a candidate who makes a request for classification on the
candidate's affidavit of candidacy and provides the certification required by this paragraph
is classified as private data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, but may be reviewed
by the filing officer as provided in this subdivision.
deleted text begin
(d) The requirements of this subdivision do not apply to affidavits of candidacy for a
candidate for: (1) judicial office; (2) the office of county attorney; or (3) county sheriff.
deleted 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
Sec. 43.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.07, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Petitions for presidential electors and alternates.
new text begin (a) new text end This deleted text begin subdivisiondeleted text end new text begin sectionnew text end
does not apply to candidates for presidential elector or alternate nominated by major political
parties. Major party candidates for presidential elector or alternate are certified under section
208.03. Other presidential electors or alternates are nominated by petition pursuant to this
section.
new text begin (b) new text end On petitions nominating presidential electors or alternates, the names of the candidates
for president and vice-president shall be added to the political party or political principle
stated on the petition. One petition may be filed to nominate a slate of presidential electors
equal in number to the number of electors to which the state is entitled and an alternate for
each elector nominee.
new text begin
(c) In addition to the petition, each nominated candidate must submit a signed, notarized
affidavit of candidacy for president or vice president that includes the following information:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the candidate's name in the form as it should appear on the ballot;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the candidate's campaign address, website, phone number, and email address;
new text end
new text begin
(3) the name of the political party or political principle stated on the petition;
new text end
new text begin
(4) the office sought by the candidate; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) a declaration that the candidate is aware of and will follow all applicable election
laws and campaign finance laws.
new text end
Sec. 44.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.09, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Absent candidates.
(a) A candidate for special district, county, state, or federal
office who will be absent from the state during the filing period may submit a properly
executed affidavit of candidacy, the appropriate filing fee, and any necessary petitions in
person to the filing officer. The candidate shall state in writing the reason for being unable
to submit the affidavit during the filing period. The affidavit, filing fee, if any, and petitions
must be submitted to the filing officer during the seven days immediately preceding the
candidate's absence from the state. Nominating petitions may be signed during the 14 days
immediately preceding the date when the affidavit of candidacy is filed.
(b) A candidate for special district, county, state, or federal office who will be absent
from the state during the entire filing period or who must leave the state for the remainder
of the filing period and who certifies to the secretary of state that the circumstances constitute
an emergency and were unforeseen, may submit a properly executed affidavit of candidacy
by facsimile device or by transmitting electronically a scanned image of the affidavitnew text begin and
proof of residence required in section 204B.06, subdivision 1b,new text end to the secretary of state
during the filing period. The candidate shall state in writing the specific reason for being
unable to submit the affidavit by mail or by hand during the filing period or in person prior
to the start of the filing period. The affidavit of candidacy, filing fee, if any, and any necessary
petitions must be received by the secretary of state by 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing.
If the candidate is filing for a special district or county office, the secretary of state shall
forward the affidavit of candidacy, filing fee, if any, and any necessary petitions to the
appropriate filing officer.new text begin Copies of a proof of residence submitted under this subdivision
are private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12.
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
Sec. 45.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.09, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Other elections.
new text begin (a) new text end Affidavits of candidacy and nominating petitions for city,
town or other elective offices shall be filed during the time and with the official specified
in chapter 205 or other applicable law or charter, except as provided for a special district
candidate under subdivision 1a. Affidavits of candidacy and applications filed on behalf of
eligible voters for school board office shall be filed during the time and with the official
specified in chapter 205A or other applicable law. Affidavits of candidacynew text begin , including proof
of residence required in section 204B.06, subdivision 1b,new text end and nominating petitions filed
under this subdivision must be submitted by mail or by hand, notwithstanding chapter 325L,
or any other law to the contrary, and must be received by the appropriate official within the
specified time for the filing of affidavits and petitions for the office.new text begin Copies of a proof of
residence submitted by mail are private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02,
subdivision 12.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The official receiving the filing shall notify the official responsible for preparing the
ballot of the names of the candidates placed on the ballot, any changes to candidates, or
other information necessary to prepare the ballot. The notification must be made within one
business day of receiving the filing or change or immediately following the close of the
filing period, whichever is sooner, unless the clerk and official agree to an alternative
notification timeline.
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
Sec. 46.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.09, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Write-in candidates.
(a) A candidate for county, state, or federal office who
wants write-in votes for the candidate to be counted must file a written request with the
filing office for the office sought not more than 84 days before the primary and no later
than the deleted text begin seventhdeleted text end new text begin 19thnew text end day before the general election. The filing officer shall provide copies
of the form to make the request. The filing officer shall not accept a written request later
than 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing a written request.
(b) The governing body of a statutory or home rule charter city may adopt a resolution
governing the counting of write-in votes for local elective office. The resolution may:
(1) require the candidate to file a written request with the chief election official no later
than the deleted text begin seventhdeleted text end new text begin 19thnew text end day before the city election if the candidate wants to have the
candidate's write-in votes individually recorded; or
(2) require that write-in votes for an individual candidate only be individually recorded
if the total number of write-in votes for that office is equal to or greater than the fewest
number of non-write-in votes for a ballot candidate.
If the governing body of the statutory or home rule charter city adopts a resolution authorized
by this paragraph, the resolution must be adopted and the city clerk must notify the county
auditor before the first day of filing for office. A resolution adopted under this paragraph
remains in effect until a subsequent resolution on the same subject is adopted by the
governing body of the statutory or home rule charter city.
(c) The governing body of a township, school district, hospital district, park district, soil
and water district, or other ancillary elected district may adopt a resolution governing the
counting of write-in votes for local elective office. The resolution may require that write-in
votes for an individual candidate only be individually recorded if the total number of write-in
votes for that office is equal to or greater than the fewest number of non-write-in votes for
a ballot candidate. If a governing body adopts a resolution authorized by this paragraph,
the resolution must be adopted and the clerk must notify the county auditor before the first
day of filing for office. A resolution adopted under this paragraph remains in effect until a
subsequent resolution on the same subject is adopted by the governing body.
(d) A candidate for president of the United States who files a request under this
subdivision must include the name of a candidate for vice president of the United States.
The request must also include the name of at least one candidate for presidential elector.
The total number of names of candidates for presidential elector on the request may not
exceed the total number of electoral votes to be cast by Minnesota in the presidential election.
(e) A candidate for governor who files a request under this subdivision must file jointly
with another individual seeking nomination as a candidate for lieutenant governor. A
candidate for lieutenant governor who files a request under this subdivision must file jointly
with another individual seeking nomination as a candidate for governor.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective on January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 47.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.14, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Separate precincts; combined polling place.
(a) The following shall constitute
at least one election precinct:
(1) each city ward; and
(2) each town and each statutory city.
(b) A single, accessible, combined polling place may be established no later than
November 1 if a presidential nomination primary is scheduled to occur in the following
year or May 1 of any other year:
(1) for any city of the third or fourth class, any town, or any city having territory in more
than one county, in which all the voters of the city or town shall cast their ballots;
(2) for contiguous precincts in the same municipality;
(3) for up to four contiguous municipalities located entirely outside the metropolitan
area, as defined by section 200.02, subdivision 24, that are contained in the same county;
or
(4) for noncontiguous precincts located in one or more counties.
Subject to the requirements of paragraph (c), a single, accessible, combined polling place
may be established after May 1 of any year in the event of an emergency.
A copy of the ordinance or resolution establishing a combined polling place must be
filed with the county auditor within 30 days after approval by the governing body, and the
county auditor must provide notice within ten days to the secretary of state, in a manner
and including information prescribed by the secretary of state. A polling place combined
under clause (3) must be approved by the governing body of each participating municipality.
A polling place combined under clause (4) must be approved by the governing body of each
participating municipality and the secretary of state and may be located outside any of the
noncontiguous precincts. A municipality withdrawing from participation in a combined
polling place must do so by filing a resolution of withdrawal with the county auditor no
later than October 1 if a presidential nomination primary is scheduled to occur in the
following year or April 1 of any other year, and the county auditor must provide notice
within ten days to the secretary of state, in a manner and including information prescribed
by the secretary of state.
The secretary of state shall provide a separate polling place roster for each precinct
served by the combined polling placedeleted text begin , except thatdeleted text end new text begin .new text end In a precinct that uses electronic rostersnew text begin ,new text end
the secretary of state shall provide separate data files for each precinctnew text begin and the election
official responsible for the electronic rosters may combine the files as necessary to be loaded
onto one or more electronic rosters, provided that the requirements under section 201.225,
subdivision 2, are met. The secretary of state and county auditor must provide guidance to
the election judges serving in a combined polling place on the procedures to be used to
ensure each voter is provided the correct ballot for that voter's precinctnew text end . A single set of
election judges may be appointed to serve at a combined polling place. The number of
election judges required must be based on the total number of persons voting at the last
similar election in all precincts to be voting at the combined polling place. Separate ballot
boxes must be provided for the ballots from each precinct. The results of the election must
be reported separately for each precinct served by the combined polling place, except in a
polling place established under clause (2) where one of the precincts has fewer than ten
registered voters, in which case the results of that precinct must be reported in the manner
specified by the secretary of state.new text begin In addition to other required informational material and
notices, a map showing the precincts served by the combined polling place, along with a
notice that multiple ballot styles are in use, must be prominently displayed near the entrance
to the combined polling place.
new text end
(c) If a local elections official determines that an emergency situation preventing the
safe, secure, and full operation of a polling place on election day has occurred or is imminent,
the local elections official may combine two or more polling places for that election pursuant
to this subdivision. To the extent possible, the polling places must be combined and the
election conducted according to the requirements of paragraph (b), except that:
(1) polling places may be combined after May 1 and until the polls close on election
day;
(2) any city or town, regardless of size or location, may establish a combined polling
place under this paragraph;
(3) the governing body is not required to adopt an ordinance or resolution to establish
the combined polling place;
(4) a polling place combined under paragraph (b), clause (3) or (4), must be approved
by the local election official of each participating municipality;
(5) the local elections official must immediately notify the county auditor and the
secretary of state of the combination, including the reason for the emergency combination
and the location of the combined polling place. As soon as possible, the local elections
official must also post a notice stating the reason for the combination and the location of
the combined polling place. The notice must also be posted on the governing board's website,
if one exists. The local elections official must also notify the election judges and request
that local media outlets publicly announce the reason for the combination and the location
of the combined polling place; and
(6) on election day, the local elections official must post a notice in large print in a
conspicuous place at the polling place where the emergency occurred, if practical, stating
the location of the combined polling place. The local election official must also post the
notice, if practical, in a location visible by voters who vote from their motor vehicles as
provided in section 204C.15, subdivision 2. If polling place hours are extended pursuant to
section 204C.05, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), the posted notices required by this paragraph
must include a statement that the polling place hours at the combined polling place will be
extended until the specified time.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 48.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.14, subdivision 4a, is amended to read:
Subd. 4a.
Municipal boundary adjustment procedure.
A change in the boundary of
an election precinct that has occurred as a result of a municipal boundary adjustment made
under chapter 414 that is effective more than deleted text begin 21deleted text end new text begin 46new text end days before a regularly scheduled election
takes effect at the scheduled election.
A change in the boundary of an election precinct that has occurred as a result of a
municipal boundary adjustment made under chapter 414 that is effective deleted text begin less than 21deleted text end new text begin 46 or
fewernew text end days before a regularly scheduled election takes effect the day after the scheduled
election.
Sec. 49.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.16, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Notice to voters.
new text begin (a) new text end If the location of a polling place has been changed, the
governing body establishing the polling place shall send to every affected household with
at least one registered voter in the precinct a nonforwardable mailed notice stating the
location of the new polling place at least 25 days before the next election. The secretary of
state shall prepare a sample of this notice. A notice that is returned as undeliverable must
be forwarded immediately to the county auditor. This subdivision does not apply to a polling
place location that is changed on election day under section 204B.175.
new text begin
(b) If the location of a polling place has been changed, the local official for the governing
body establishing the polling place must post a notice in large print and in a conspicuous
place at the closed polling place, if practical, stating the location of the new polling place.
The local election official must also post the notice, if practical, in a location visible by
voters who vote from their motor vehicles as provided in section 204C.15, subdivision 2.
The notice must be in all languages required under section 204B.295 for that precinct. The
notice must be posted for each special, primary, and general election until a November
presidential election or redistricting has occurred. The secretary of state shall prepare a
sample of this notice.
new text end
Sec. 50.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.16, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Prohibited locations.
No polling place shall be designated in any place where
intoxicating liquors or nonintoxicating malt beverages are served or in any adjoining room.
new text begin No polling place shall be designated in any location where cannabis products, as defined
in section 342.01, subdivision 20, are served or sold or in any adjoining room. new text end No polling
place shall be designated in any place in which substantial compliance with the requirements
of this chapter cannot be attained.
Sec. 51.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.175, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Notice.
(a) Upon making the determination to relocate a polling place, the local
election official must immediately notify the county auditor and the secretary of state. The
notice must include the reason for the relocation and the reason for the location of the new
polling place. As soon as possible, the local election official must also post a notice stating
the reason for the relocation and the location of the new polling place. The notice must also
be posted on the website of the public body, if there is one. The local election official must
also notify the election judges and request that local media outlets publicly announce the
reason for the relocation and the location of the polling place. If the relocation occurs more
than 14 days prior to the election, the local election official must mail a notice to the impacted
voters of the reason for the relocation and the location of the polling place.
(b) On election day, the local election official must post a notice in large print in a
conspicuous place at the polling place where the emergency occurred, if practical, stating
the location of the new polling place. The local election official must also post the notice,
if practical, in a location visible by voters who vote from their motor vehicles as provided
in section 204C.15, subdivision 2. If polling place hours are extended pursuant to section
204C.05, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), the posted notices required by this paragraph must
include a statement that the polling place hours at the new polling place will be extended
until the specified time.new text begin Notices required by this paragraph must be in all languages required
under section 204B.295 for that precinct.
new text end
Sec. 52.
new text begin
[204B.182] CHAIN OF CUSTODY PLANS.
new text end
new text begin
(a) The county auditor must develop a county elections chain of custody plan to be used
in all state, county, municipal, school district, and special district elections held in that
county. If any of the political subdivisions cross county lines, the affected counties must
make efforts to ensure that the elections chain of custody procedures affecting the local
jurisdiction are uniform throughout the jurisdiction. County auditors must file the elections
chain of custody plans with the secretary of state.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The chain of custody plan must account for both the physical and cyber security of
elections-related materials. The plan must include sample chain of custody documentation.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The secretary of state may provide additional guidance to counties on elections chain
of custody best practices and planning.
new text end
new text begin
(d) A municipal clerk, school district clerk, or special district clerk must utilize either
the county chain of custody plan or create a local chain of custody plan for use in local
elections not held in conjunction with federal, state, or county elections that meets or exceeds
the requirements of the county elections chain of custody plan. Any plan adopted under this
paragraph must be adopted and filed with the secretary of state and the county auditor at
least 84 days before the first election in which it will be used.
new text end
new text begin
(e) Each political subdivision clerk who develops a local elections chain of custody plan
pursuant to paragraph (d) and each county auditor must review their respective elections
chain of custody plan prior to each state primary election. Any revisions to the elections
chain of custody plan must be completed and filed with the secretary of state by June 1 prior
to the state primary election.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
county auditors must file an elections chain of custody plan with the secretary of state by
June 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 53.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.19, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Party balance requirement.
new text begin Unless exempted by sections 205.075, subdivision
4, and 205A.10, subdivision 2, new text end no more than half of the election judges in a precinctnew text begin , or at
any location where ballots are being counted,new text end may be members of the same major political
party unless the election board consists of an odd number of election judges, in which case
the number of election judges who are members of the same major political party may be
one more than half the number of election judges in that precinct.new text begin Each major political party
must be represented by at least one election judge in each precinct.
new text end
Sec. 54.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.24, is amended to read:
204B.24 ELECTION JUDGES; OATH.
Each election judge shall sign the following oath before assuming the duties of the office:
"I .......... solemnly swear (or affirm) thatnew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1)new text end I will perform the duties of election judge according to law and the best of my ability
and will diligently endeavor to prevent fraud, deceit and abuse in conducting this election.
new text begin (2)new text end I will perform my duties in a fair and impartial manner and not attempt to create an
advantage for my party or for any candidate.
new text begin (3) I will not share information about voting that I know to be materially false and will
not intentionally hinder, interfere with, or prevent a person from voting, registering to vote,
or aiding another person in casting a ballot or registering to vote, except as specifically
required by law.new text end "
The oath shall be attached to the summary statement of the election returns of that
precinct. If there is no individual present who is authorized to administer oaths, the election
judges may administer the oath to each other.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 55.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.25, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Duties of county auditor.
Each county auditor shall provide training for
all election judges who are appointed to serve at any election to be held in the county. The
county auditor shall also provide a procedure for emergency training of election judges
elected to fill vacancies. The county auditor may delegate to a municipal election official
the duty to provide training of election judges in that municipality or school district.new text begin The
training must be consistent with the training programs established by the secretary of state
under subdivision 2.
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Sec. 56.
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[204B.275] ELECTION REPORTING SYSTEM.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
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"Election reporting system" means the computerized central
statewide database for offices, candidates, ballot questions, and unofficial results developed
and maintained by the secretary of state. The system facilitates the collection, aggregation,
reporting, and secure sharing of unofficial election results to the public.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Authority. new text end
new text begin
The secretary of state must maintain an election reporting system
as provided in this section.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Entry of names. new text end
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(a) For federal and state elections, the county auditor must
enter in the election reporting system the names of all candidates who have filed for office
with the county auditor no later than one day after the filing is received. Within one day of
receiving notification and no later than one day after the withdrawal period closes, the
county auditor must enter in the election reporting system the names of candidates for city,
town, school district, or other elective office for which the county auditor has been notified.
For any candidate who files by nominating petition or a petition in place of filing fee, the
county auditor must enter in the election reporting system the name of the candidate within
one day after the petition has been reviewed and determined to meet all legal requirements.
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(b) The secretary of state must enter in the election reporting system the names of all
candidates who have filed for office with the secretary of state no later than one day after
the filing is received. For any candidate who files by nominating petition or a petition in
place of filing fee, the secretary of state must enter in the election reporting system the name
of the candidate within one day after the petition has been reviewed and determined to meet
all legal requirements.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Results reporting testing. new text end
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At least seven days prior to any federal or state
primary, general, or special election, the county auditor must test the results reporting
functions in the election reporting system maintained by the secretary of state. The test must
include the entry of vote totals for all candidates or ballot question responses within each
contest or ballot question, and the county auditor must verify that the predetermined test
results are displayed. The county auditor must report to the secretary of state that the test
has been conducted, and no errors are apparent. If errors occur during the test, the county
auditor must work with the secretary of state to resolve all issues and retest until resolved.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Reporting results. new text end
new text begin
For federal and state elections, as soon as practicable after
delivery of the returns, the county auditor must report all unofficial election results in the
elections reporting system.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Unofficial results. new text end
new text begin
Results reported to the election reporting system are unofficial
results. Election results are not official until after the canvassing board certifies the result
of the election.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
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This section is effective June 1, 2025.
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Sec. 57.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.28, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Election supplies; duties of county auditors and clerks.
(a) Except as
otherwise provided in this section and for absentee ballots in section 204B.35, subdivision
4, the county auditor shall complete the preparation of the election materials for which the
auditor is responsible at least four days before every state primary and state general election.
At any time after all election materials are available from the county auditor but not later
than deleted text begin four daysdeleted text end new text begin the daynew text end before the election each municipal clerk shall secure from the county
auditor:
(1) the forms that are required for the conduct of the election;
(2) any printed voter instruction materials furnished by the secretary of state;
(3) any other instructions for election officers; and
(4) a sufficient quantity of the official ballots, registration files, envelopes for ballot
returns, and other supplies and materials required for each precinct in order to comply with
the provisions of the Minnesota Election Law. The county auditor may furnish the election
supplies to the municipal clerks in the same manner as the supplies are furnished to precincts
in unorganized territory pursuant to section 204B.29, subdivision 1.
(b) The county auditor must prepare and make available election materials for early
voting to municipal clerks designated to administer early voting under section 203B.05 on
or before the 19th day before the election.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 58.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.44, is amended to read:
204B.44 ERRORS AND OMISSIONS; REMEDY.
(a) Any individual may file a petition in the manner provided in this section for the
correction of any of the following errors, omissions, or wrongful acts which have occurred
or are about to occur:
(1) an error or omission in the placement or printing of the name or description of any
candidate or any question on any official ballot, including the placement of a candidate on
the official ballot who is not eligible to hold the office for which the candidate has filed;
(2) any other error in preparing or printing any official ballot;
(3) failure of the chair or secretary of the proper committee of a major political party to
execute or file a certificate of nomination;
(4) any wrongful act, omission, or error of any election judge, municipal clerk, county
auditor, canvassing board or any of its members, the secretary of state, or any other individual
charged with any duty concerning an election.
(b) The petition shall describe the error, omission, or wrongful act and the correction
sought by the petitioner. The petition shall be filed with any judge of the supreme court in
the case of an election for state or federal office or any judge of the district court in that
county in the case of an election for county, municipal, or school district office. The petitioner
shall serve a copy of the petition on the officer, board or individual charged with the error,
omission, or wrongful act, on all candidates for the office in the case of an election for state,
federal, county, municipal, or school district office, and on any other party as required by
the court. Upon receipt of the petition the court shall immediately set a time for a hearing
on the matter and order the officer, board or individual charged with the error, omission or
wrongful act to correct the error or wrongful act or perform the duty or show cause for not
doing so. In the case of a review of a candidate's eligibility to hold office, the court may
order the candidate to appear and present sufficient evidence of the candidate's eligibility.
The court shall issue its findings and a final order for appropriate relief as soon as possible
after the hearing. Failure to obey the order is contempt of court.
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(c) Any service required by this section on a candidate may be accomplished by electronic
mail sent to the address the candidate provided on the candidate's affidavit of candidacy
pursuant to section 204B.06, subdivision 1b, or by any other means permitted by law.
new text end
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(d) If all candidates for an office and the officer, board, or individual charged with the
error, omission, or wrongful act unanimously agree in writing:
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(1) that an error, omission, or wrongful act occurred; and
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(2) on the appropriate correction for the error, omission, or wrongful act,
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then the officer, board, or individual charged with the error, omission, or wrongful act must
correct the error in the manner agreed to without an order from the court. Such agreement
must address, at a minimum, how the correction will take place and, if the correction involves
a change to a ballot, how voters who have received or returned an incomplete ballot will
be notified of the change and what, if any, steps voters who have returned an incorrect ballot
can take to receive a corrected replacement ballot.
new text end
new text begin
The officer, board, or individual must notify the secretary of state in writing of the error
and proposed correction within one business day of receiving notification of the candidate's
written agreement and must not distribute any ballots reflecting the proposed correction for
two business days unless the secretary of state waives this notice period. Nothing in this
paragraph shall be construed to preclude any person from filing a petition under this section
alleging that the written agreement constitutes an error, omission, or wrongful act that
requires correction by the court.
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(e) Any candidate for an office who does not enter into an agreement under paragraph
(d) and who does not prevail at any subsequent proceeding involving a petition filed under
this section must pay the costs and disbursements of the prevailing party or parties unless
the court determines that the candidate's position was substantially justified or such costs
and disbursements would impose undue hardship or otherwise be inequitable.
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(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an official may correct any
official ballot without order from the court if the ballot is not in compliance with sections
204B.35 to 204B.37 or any rules promulgated under sections 204B.35 to 204B.37.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
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This section is effective June 1, 2025.
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Sec. 59.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.45, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Procedure; voting prior to election day.
Notice of the election and the special
mail procedure must be given at least ten weeks prior to the election. Not more than 46 days
nor later than deleted text begin 14deleted text end new text begin 28new text end days before deleted text begin a regularly scheduleddeleted text end new text begin anynew text end election deleted text begin and not more than 30
days nor later than 14 days before any other electiondeleted text end , the auditor shall mail ballots by
nonforwardable mail to all voters registered in the city, town, or unorganized territory. No
later than 14 days before the election, the auditor must make a subsequent mailing of ballots
to those voters who register to vote after the initial mailing but before the 20th day before
the election. Eligible voters not registered at the time the ballots are mailed may apply for
ballots as provided in chapter 203B. Ballot return envelopes, with return postage provided,
must be preaddressed to the auditor or clerk and the voter may return the ballot by mail or
in person to the office of the auditor or clerk. The auditor or clerk must appoint a ballot
board to examine the mail and absentee ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted"
or "rejected" within three days of receipt if there are 14 or fewer days before election day,
or within five days of receipt if there are more than 14 days before election day. The board
may consist of deputy county auditors or deputy municipal clerks who have received training
in the processing and counting of mail ballots, who need not be affiliated with a major
political party. Election judges performing the duties in this section must be of different
major political parties, unless they are exempt from that requirement under section 205.075,
subdivision 4, or section 205A.10. If an envelope has been rejected at least five days before
the election, the ballots in the envelope must remain sealed and the auditor or clerk shall
provide the voter with a replacement ballot and return envelope in place of the spoiled ballot.
If the ballot is rejected within five days of the election, the envelope must remain sealed
and the official in charge of the ballot board must attempt to contact the voter by telephone
or email to notify the voter that the voter's ballot has been rejected. The official must
document the attempts made to contact the voter.
If the ballot is accepted, the county auditor or municipal clerk must mark the roster to
indicate that the voter has already cast a ballot in that election. After the close of business
on the 19th day before the election, the ballots from return envelopes marked "Accepted"
may be opened, duplicated as needed in the manner provided by section 206.86, subdivision
5, initialed by the members of the ballot board, and deposited in the ballot box.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Minnesota Election Law governing deposit
and counting of ballots apply.
The mail and absentee ballots for a precinct must be counted together and reported as
one vote total. No vote totals from mail or absentee ballots may be made public before the
close of voting on election day.
The costs of the mailing shall be paid by the election jurisdiction in which the voter
maintains residence. Any ballot received by 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election must be
counted.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective November 15, 2025, for elections held
on or after January 1, 2026.
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Sec. 60.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.05, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Voters in line at closing.
(a) At or before the hour when voting is scheduled
to begin, the election judges deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end agree upon the standard of time they will use to
determine when voting will begin and end. Voting deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end not be allowed after the time
when it is scheduled to end, unless individuals are waiting in the polling place or waiting
in line at the door to registernew text begin , to update the voter's registration,new text end or to vote. The voting deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin
mustnew text end continue until those individuals have been allowed to vote. deleted text begin Nodeleted text end new text begin Annew text end individual who
comes to the polling place or to a line outside the polling place after the time when voting
is scheduled to end deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must notnew text end be allowed to vote.
(b) The local election official may extend polling place hours to accommodate voters
that would have been in line at the regular polling place if the polling place had not been
combined or moved on election day pursuant to section 204B.14, subdivision 2, or 204B.175.
Polling place hours may be extended at the new polling place for one hour. The local election
official must immediately provide notice to the county auditor, secretary of state, and election
judges of the extension in polling place hours. The local election official must also request
that the local media outlets publicly announce the extended polling place hours. Voters in
the polling place or waiting in line at the door to registernew text begin , to update the voter's registration,new text end
or to vote at the end of the extended polling place hours deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be allowed to vote
pursuant to paragraph (a).
Sec. 61.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Persons allowed near polling place.
An individual deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be allowed
to go to and from the polling place for the purpose of voting without unlawful interference.
deleted text begin No onedeleted text end Except an election official or an individual who is waiting to registernew text begin , to update the
voter's registration,new text end or to vote or an individual who is conducting exit polling deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin , an
individual must notnew text end stand within 100 feet of the building in which a polling place is located.
Sec. 62.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.06, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Individuals allowed in polling place; identification.
(a) Representatives of
the secretary of state's office, the county auditor's office, and the municipal or school district
clerk's office may be present at the polling place to observe election procedures. Except for
these representatives, election judges, sergeants-at-arms, and challengers, an individual may
remain inside the polling place during voting hours only while voting deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin , updating the voter's
registration,new text end registering to vote, providing proof of residence for an individual who is
registering to votenew text begin or updating a registrationnew text end , or assisting a deleted text begin disableddeleted text end voter new text begin with a disability
new text end or a voter who is unable to read English. During voting hours no one except individuals
receiving, marking, or depositing ballots shall approach within six feet of a voting booth,
ballot counter, or electronic voting equipment, unless lawfully authorized to do so by an
election judge or the individual is an election judge monitoring the operation of the ballot
counter or electronic voting equipment.
(b) Teachers and elementary or secondary school students participating in an educational
activity authorized by section 204B.27, subdivision 7, may be present at the polling place
during voting hours.
(c) Each official on duty in the polling place must wear an identification badge that
shows their role in the election process. The badge must not show their party affiliation.
Sec. 63.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.06, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Peace officers.
Except when summoned by an election judge to restore the
peace or when votingnew text begin , updating a registration,new text end or registering to vote, no peace officer shall
enter or remain in a polling place or stand within 50 feet of the entrance of a polling place.
Sec. 64.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.08, subdivision 1d, is amended to read:
Subd. 1d.
Voter's Bill of Rights.
The county auditor shall prepare and provide to each
polling place sufficient copies of a poster setting forth the Voter's Bill of Rights as set forth
in this section. Before the hours of voting are scheduled to begin, the election judges shall
post it in a conspicuous location or locations in the polling place. The Voter's Bill of Rights
is as follows:
"VOTER'S BILL OF RIGHTS
For all persons residing in this state who meet federal voting eligibility requirements:
(1) You have the right to be absent from work for the purpose of voting in a state, federal,
or regularly scheduled election without reduction to your pay, personal leave, or vacation
time on election day for the time necessary to appear at your polling place, cast a ballot,
and return to work.
(2) If you are in line at your polling place any time before 8:00 p.m., you have the right
to vote.
(3) If you can provide the required proof of residence, you have the right to register to
vote new text begin or to update your registrationnew text end and to vote on election day.
(4) If you are unable to sign your name, you have the right to orally confirm your identity
with an election judge and to direct another person to sign your name for you.
(5) You have the right to request special assistance when voting.
(6) If you need assistance, you may be accompanied into the voting booth by a person
of your choice, except by an agent of your employer or union deleted text begin or a candidatedeleted text end .
(7) You have the right to bring your minor children into the polling place and into the
voting booth with you.
(8) You have the right to vote if you are not currently incarcerated for conviction of a
felony offense.
(9) If you are under a guardianship, you have the right to vote, unless the court order
revokes your right to vote.
(10) You have the right to vote without anyone in the polling place trying to influence
your vote.
(11) If you make a mistake or spoil your ballot before it is submitted, you have the right
to receive a replacement ballot and vote.
(12) You have the right to file a written complaint at your polling place if you are
dissatisfied with the way an election is being run.
(13) You have the right to take a sample ballot into the voting booth with you.
(14) You have the right to take a copy of this Voter's Bill of Rights into the voting booth
with you."
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment, except
that the change in clause (3) is effective January 1, 2026.
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Sec. 65.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.09, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Counting and initialing.
(a) Before the voting begins, at least two election
judges must certify the number of ballots delivered to the precinct. Election judges may
conduct this count, presuming that the total count provided for prepackaged ballots is correct.
As each package is opened, two judges must count the ballots in the package to ensure that
the total count provided for the package is correct. Any discrepancy must be noted on the
incident log.
(b) Before the voting begins, or as soon as possible after it begins, at least two election
judges shall each initial deleted text begin the backs of alldeleted text end the ballots. The election judges shall not otherwise
mark the ballots.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 66.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.10, is amended to read:
204C.10 POLLING PLACE ROSTER; VOTER SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE;
VOTER RECEIPT.
(a) An individual seeking to vote shall sign a polling place roster or voter signature
certificate which states that the individual:
(1) is at least 18 years old;
(2) is a citizen of the United States;
(3) has maintained residence in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding the election;
(4) maintains residence at the address new text begin or location new text end shown;
(5) is not under a guardianship in which the court order revokes the individual's right to
vote;
(6) has not been found by a court of law to be legally incompetent to vote;
(7) has the right to vote because, if the individual was convicted of a felony, the individual
is not currently incarcerated for that conviction;
(8) is registered; and
(9) has not already voted in the election.
The roster must also state: "I understand that deliberately providing false information
is a felony punishable by not more than five years imprisonment and a fine of not more than
$10,000, or both."
(b) At the presidential nomination primary, the polling place roster must also state: "I
am in general agreement with the principles of the party for whose candidate I intend to
vote." This statement must appear separately from the statements required in paragraph (a).
The felony penalty provided for in paragraph (a) does not apply to this paragraph.
(c) A judge may, before the applicant signs the roster or voter signature certificate,
confirm the applicant's name, address, and date of birth.
(d) After the applicant signs the roster or voter signature certificate, the judge shall give
the applicant a voter's receipt. The voter shall deliver the voter's receipt to the judge in
charge of ballots as proof of the voter's right to vote, and thereupon the judge shall hand to
the voter the ballot. The voters' receipts must be maintained during the time for notice of
filing an election contest.
(e) Whenever a challenged status appears on the polling place roster, an election judge
must ensure that the challenge is concealed or hidden from the view of any voter other than
the voter whose status is challenged.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective September 1, 2025.
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Sec. 67.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.15, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Outside the polling place.
An individual who is unable to enter a polling place
where paper ballots or an electronic voting system are used may registernew text begin or update the voter's
registrationnew text end and vote without leaving a motor vehicle. Two election judges who are members
of different major political parties deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end assist the voter to register new text begin or to update a
registration, as applicable, new text end and to complete a voter's certificate and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end provide the
necessary ballots. The voter may request additional assistance in marking ballots as provided
in subdivision 1.
Sec. 68.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.15, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Voting lines.
In all polling placesnew text begin , upon request of the voter,new text end two election judges
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end assist a deleted text begin disableddeleted text end voter new text begin with a disability new text end to enter the polling place and go through
the deleted text begin registration and voting linesdeleted text end new text begin lines to register to vote or update the voter's registration,
as applicable, and to votenew text end . The voter may also request the assistance of election judges or
any other individual in marking ballots, as provided in subdivision 1.
Sec. 69.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.24, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Information requirements.
Precinct summary statements deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be
submitted by the election judges in every precinct. For all elections, the election judges
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end complete three or more copies of the summary statements, and each copy deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin
mustnew text end contain the following information for each kind of ballot:
(1) the number of ballots delivered to the precinct as adjusted by the actual count made
by the election judges, the number of unofficial ballots made, and the number of absentee
ballots delivered to the precinct;
(2) the number of votes each candidate received or the number of yes and no votes on
each question, the number of undervotes, the number of overvotes, and the number of
defective ballots with respect to each office or question;
(3) the number of spoiled ballots, the number of duplicate ballots made, the number of
absentee ballots rejected, and the number of unused ballots, presuming that the total count
provided on each package of unopened prepackaged ballots is correct;
(4) the number of voted ballots indicating only a voter's choices as provided by section
206.80, paragraph (b), clause (2), item (ii), in precincts that use an assistive voting device
that produces this type of ballot;
(5) the number of individuals who voted at the election in the precinct which must equal
the total number of ballots cast in the precinct, as required by sections 204C.20 and 206.86,
subdivision 1;
(6) the number of voters registering new text begin or updating registrations new text end on election day in that
precinct;
(7) the signatures of the election judges who counted the ballots certifying that all of the
ballots cast were properly piled, checked, and counted; and that the numbers entered by the
election judges on the summary statements correctly show the number of votes cast for each
candidate and for and against each question;
(8) the number of election judges that worked in that precinct on election day; and
(9) the number of voting booths used in that precinct on election day.
At least two copies of the summary statement must be prepared for elections not held
on the same day as the state elections.
Sec. 70.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.32, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
County canvass.
The county canvassing board deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end meet at the
county auditor's office on either the second or third day following the state primary. After
taking the oath of office, the canvassing board deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end publicly canvass the election
returns delivered to the county auditor. The board deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end complete the canvass by the
third day following the state primary and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end promptly prepare and file with the
county auditor a report that states:
(a) the number of individuals voting at the election in the county, and in each precinct;
(b) new text begin for each precinct, new text end the number of individuals registering to vote new text begin or updating
registrations new text end on election day and the number of individuals new text begin who were new text end registered before
election day deleted text begin in each precinctdeleted text end new text begin and did not need to update the voter's registrationnew text end ;
(c) for each major political party, the names of the candidates running for each partisan
office and the number of votes received by each candidate in the county and in each precinct;
(d) the names of the candidates of each major political party who are nominated; and
(e) the number of votes received by each of the candidates for nonpartisan office in each
precinct in the county and the names of the candidates nominated for nonpartisan office.
Upon completion of the canvass, the county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end mail or deliver a notice
of nomination to each nominee for county office voted for only in that county. The county
auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end transmit one of the certified copies of the county canvassing board report
for state and federal offices to the secretary of state by express mail or similar service
immediately upon conclusion of the county canvass. The secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end mail
a notice of nomination to each nominee for state or federal office.
Sec. 71.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.33, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
County canvass.
The county canvassing board deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end meet at the
county auditor's office between the third and eighth days following the state general election.
After taking the oath of office, the board deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end promptly and publicly canvass the
general election returns delivered to the county auditor. Upon completion of the canvass,
the board deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end promptly prepare and file with the county auditor a report which states:
(a) the number of individuals voting at the election in the county and in each precinct;
(b) new text begin for each precinct, new text end the number of individuals registering to vote new text begin or updating
registrations new text end on election day and the number of individuals new text begin who were new text end registered before
election day deleted text begin in each precinctdeleted text end new text begin and did not need to update the voter's registrationnew text end ;
(c) the names of the candidates for each office and the number of votes received by each
candidate in the county and in each precinct;
(d) the number of votes counted for and against a proposed change of county lines or
county seat; and
(e) the number of votes counted for and against a constitutional amendment or other
question in the county and in each precinct.
The result of write-in votes cast on the general election ballots must be compiled by the
county auditor before the county canvass, except that write-in votes for a candidate for
federal, state, or county office must not be counted unless the candidate has timely filed a
request under section 204B.09, subdivision 3. The county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end arrange for
each municipality to provide an adequate number of election judges to perform this duty or
the county auditor may appoint additional election judges for this purpose. The county
auditor may open the envelopes or containers in which the voted ballots have been sealed
in order to count and record the write-in votes and must reseal the voted ballots at the
conclusion of this process. The county auditor must prepare a separate report of votes
received by precinct for write-in candidates for federal, state, and county offices who have
requested under section 204B.09 that votes for those candidates be tallied.
Upon completion of the canvass, the county canvassing board deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end declare the
candidate duly elected who received the highest number of votes for each county and state
office voted for only within the county. The county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end transmit a certified
copy of the county canvassing board report for state and federal offices to the secretary of
state by messenger, express mail, or similar service immediately upon conclusion of the
county canvass.
Sec. 72.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204D.19, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Vacancy filled at general election.
When a vacancy occurs more than
150 days before the next state general election, and the legislature will not be in session
before the final canvass of the state general election returns, the vacancy shall be filled at
the next state general election.new text begin When practicable, the filing period for the vacancy must be
concurrent with the filing period for the general election filing period provided in section
204B.09. If not possible, the filing period for the vacancy must be a minimum of five days
and a maximum of ten days, excluding holidays.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to vacancies in legislative offices that occur on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 73.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204D.19, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Special election when legislature will be in session.
Except for vacancies in
the legislature which occur at any time between the last day of session in an odd-numbered
year and the 40th day prior to the opening day of session in the succeeding even-numbered
year, when a vacancy occurs and the legislature will be in session so that the individual
elected as provided by this section could take office and exercise the duties of the office
immediately upon election, the governor shall issue within five days after the vacancy occurs
a writ calling for a special election. new text begin The filing period for the vacancy must be a minimum
of three days, excluding holidays. new text end The special election shall be held as soon as possible,
consistent with the notice requirements of section 204D.22, subdivision 3, but in no event
more than 35 days after the issuance of the writ. A special election must not be held during
the deleted text begin fourdeleted text end new text begin twonew text end days before or the deleted text begin fourdeleted text end new text begin twonew text end days after a holiday as defined in section 645.44,
subdivision 5.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to vacancies in legislative offices that occur on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 74.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204D.19, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Special election at other times.
When a vacancy occurs at a time other than
those described in subdivisions 1 and 2 the governor shall issue a writ, calling for a special
election to be held so that the individual elected may take office at the opening of the next
session of the legislature, or at the reconvening of a session of the legislature.new text begin The filing
period for the vacancy must be a minimum of five days and a maximum of ten days,
excluding holidays.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to vacancies in legislative offices that occur on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 75.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204D.195, is amended to read:
204D.195 DATE OF SPECIAL ELECTION; CERTAIN TIMES PROHIBITED.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a special primary and special general election
may not be held:
(1) for a period beginning the day following the date of the state primary election and
ending the day prior to the date of the state general election; or
(2) on a holiday, or during the deleted text begin fourdeleted text end new text begin twonew text end days before or after a holiday, as defined in
section 645.44, subdivision 5.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 76.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 205.13, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Affidavit of candidacy.
new text begin (a) new text end An individual who is eligible and desires to
become a candidate for an office to be voted for at the municipal general election shall file
an affidavit of candidacy with the municipal clerk. Candidates for a special election to fill
a vacancy held as provided in section 412.02, subdivision 2a, must file an affidavit of
candidacy for the specific office to fill the unexpired portion of the term. Subject to the
approval of the county auditor, the town clerk may authorize candidates for township offices
to file affidavits of candidacy with the county auditor. The affidavit shall be in the same
form as that in section 204B.06. The municipal clerk shall also accept an application signed
by not less than five voters and filed on behalf of an eligible voter in the municipality whom
they desire to be a candidate, if service of a copy of the application has been made on the
candidate and proof of service is endorsed on the application being filed. Upon receipt of
the proper filing fee, the clerk shall place the name of the candidate on the official ballot
without partisan designation.
new text begin
(b) The municipal clerk shall notify the official responsible for preparing the ballot of
the names of the candidates placed on the ballot, any changes to candidates, and other
information necessary to prepare the ballot. The notification must be made within one
business day of receiving the filing or change or immediately following the close of the
filing period, whichever is sooner, unless the clerk and official agree to an alternative
notification timeline.
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
Sec. 77.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 205.13, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Filing period.
In a city nominating candidates at a primary, an affidavit of
candidacy for a city office voted on in November must be filed no more than 84 days nor
less than 70 days before the city primary. In municipalities that do not hold a primary, an
affidavit of candidacy must be filed no more than 70 days and not less than 56 days before
the municipal general election held in March in any year, or a special election not held in
conjunction with another election, and no more than deleted text begin 98deleted text end new text begin 112new text end days nor less than deleted text begin 84deleted text end new text begin 98new text end days
before the municipal general election held in November of any year. The municipal clerk's
office must be open for filing from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the filing period.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 78.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 205A.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Affidavit of candidacy.
new text begin (a) new text end An individual who is eligible and desires to
become a candidate for an office to be voted on at the election must file an affidavit of
candidacy with the school district clerk. The affidavit must be in the form prescribed by
section 204B.06. The school district clerk shall also accept an application signed by at least
five voters and filed on behalf of an eligible voter in the school district whom they desire
to be a candidate, if service of a copy of the application has been made on the candidate
and proof of service is endorsed on the application being filed. No individual shall be
nominated by nominating petition for a school district elective office. Upon receipt of the
proper filing fee, the clerk shall place the name of the candidate on the official ballot without
partisan designation.
new text begin
(b) The school district clerk shall notify the official responsible for preparing the ballot
of the names of the candidates placed on the ballot, any changes to candidates, and other
information necessary to prepare the ballot. The notification must be made within one
business day of receiving the filing or change or immediately following the close of the
filing period, whichever is sooner, unless the clerk and official agree to an alternative
notification timeline.
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
Sec. 79.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 205A.06, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Filing period.
In school districts that have adopted a resolution to choose
nominees for school board by a primary election, affidavits of candidacy must be filed with
the school district clerk no earlier than the 84th day and no later than the 70th day before
the second Tuesday in August in the year when the school district general election is held.
In all other school districts, affidavits of candidacy must be filed no earlier than the deleted text begin 98thdeleted text end new text begin
112thnew text end day and no later than the deleted text begin 84thdeleted text end new text begin 98thnew text end day before the school district general election.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 80.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 205A.11, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Combined polling place.
(a) When no other election is being held in a school
district, the school board may designate combined polling places at which the voters in
those precincts may vote in the school district election.
(b) By December 31 of each year, the school board must designate, by resolution, any
changes to combined polling places. The combined polling places designated in the resolution
are the polling places, unless a change is made in accordance with this paragraph or:
(1) pursuant to section 204B.175; or
(2) because a polling place has become unavailable.
(c) If the school board designates combined polling places pursuant to this subdivision,
polling places must be designated throughout the district, taking into account both
geographical distribution and population distribution. A combined polling place must be at
a location designated for use as a polling place by a county or municipalitynew text begin , except as
provided in this paragraph. If the municipality conducts elections by mail balloting pursuant
to section 204B.45, the school board may designate a polling place not used by the
municipality if the polling place satisfies the requirements in section 204B.16, subdivisions
4 to 7new text end .
(d) In school districts that have organized into separate board member election districts
under section 205A.12, a combined polling place for a school general election must be
arranged so that it does not include more than one board member election district.
Sec. 81.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 206.83, is amended to read:
206.83 TESTING OF VOTING SYSTEMS.
At least three days before voting equipment is used, the official in charge of elections
shall have the voting system tested to ascertain that the system will correctly mark ballots
using all methods supported by the system, including through assistive technology, and
count the votes cast for all candidates and on all questions. Public notice of the time and
place of the test must be given at least deleted text begin twodeleted text end new text begin fivenew text end days in advance by publication once in
official newspapers. The test must be observed by at least two election judges, who are not
of the same major political party, and must be open to representatives of the political parties,
candidates, the press, and the public. The test must be conducted by (1) processing a
preaudited group of ballots deleted text begin punched ordeleted text end marked to record a predetermined number of valid
votes for each candidate and on each questionnew text begin in the contestnew text end , and must include for each
office one or more ballot cards which have votes in excess of the number allowed by law
in order to test the ability of the voting system tabulator and electronic ballot marker to
reject those votes; and (2) processing an additional test deck of ballots marked using the
electronic ballot marker for the precinct, including ballots marked using the electronic ballot
display, audio ballot reader, and any assistive voting technology used with the electronic
ballot marker. If any error is detected, the cause must be ascertained and corrected and an
errorless count must be made before the voting system may be used in the election. After
the completion of the test, the programs used and ballot cards must be sealed, retained, and
disposed of as provided for paper ballots.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective September 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 82.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 206.845, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Prohibited connections.
The county auditor and municipal clerk must
secure ballot recording and tabulating systems physically and electronically against
unauthorized access. Except for wired connections within the polling place, ballot recording
and tabulating systems must not be connected to or operated on, directly or indirectly, any
electronic network, including a local area network, a wide-area network, the Internet, or the
World Wide Web. Wireless communications may not be used in any way in a vote recording
or vote tabulating system. Wireless, device-to-device capability is not permitted. No
connection by modem is permitted.
Transfer of information from the ballot recording or tabulating system to another system
for network distribution or broadcast must be made by disk, tape, or other physical means
of communication, other than direct or indirect electronic connection of the vote recording
or vote tabulating system. A county auditor or municipal clerk may not create or disclose,
or permit any other person to create or disclose, an electronic image of the hard drive of
any vote recording or tabulating system or any other component of an electronic voting
system, except as authorized in writing by the secretary of state or for the purpose of
conducting official duties as expressly authorized by law.new text begin A password used to access any
ballot recording or tabulating system must be kept in a safe and secure place in the precinct
so that it is not accessible to or visible by the public.
new text end
Sec. 83.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 211B.20, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Exceptions.
Subdivision 1 does not prohibit:
(1) denial of admittance into a particular apartment, room, manufactured home, or
personal residential unit;
(2) requiring reasonable and proper identification as a necessary prerequisite to admission
to a multiple unit dwelling;
(3) in the case of a nursing home or an assisted living facility under chapter 144G, denial
of permission to visit certain persons for valid health reasons;
(4) limiting visits by candidates or volunteers accompanied by the candidate to a
reasonable number of persons or reasonable hoursnew text begin , provided that access must be permitted
during the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. on any day, at a minimumnew text end ;
(5) requiring a prior appointment to gain access to the facility; or
(6) denial of admittance to or expulsion from a multiple unit dwelling for good cause.
Sec. 84.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 211B.20, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Notice to residents. new text end
new text begin
The owner, manager, or operator of a multiple unit dwelling
is encouraged to notify residents of the days on which a candidate has provided notice of
an intent to be present.
new text end
Sec. 85.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 368.47, is amended to read:
368.47 TOWNS MAY BE DISSOLVED.
(1) When the voters residing within a town have failed to elect any town officials for
more than ten years continuously;
(2) when a town has failed for a period of ten years to exercise any of the powers and
functions of a town;
(3) when the estimated market value of a town drops to less than $165,000;
(4) when the tax delinquency of a town, exclusive of taxes that are delinquent or unpaid
because they are contested in proceedings for the enforcement of taxes, amounts to 12
percent of its market value; or
(5) when the state or federal government has acquired title to 50 percent of the real estate
of a town,
which facts, or any of them, may be found and determined by the resolution of the county
board of the county in which the town is located, according to the official records in the
office of the county auditor, the county board by resolution may declare the town, naming
it, dissolved and no longer entitled to exercise any of the powers or functions of a town.
In Cass, Itasca, and St. Louis Counties, before the dissolution is effective the voters of
the town shall express their approval or disapproval. The town clerk shall, upon a petition
signed by a majority of the registered voters of the town, filed with the clerk at least deleted text begin 60deleted text end new text begin 84new text end
days before a regular or special town election, give notice at the same time and in the same
manner of the election that the question of dissolution of the town will be submitted for
determination at the election. deleted text begin At the election the question shall be voted upon by a separate
ballot.deleted text end The form of the question under this chapter shall be substantially in the following
form: "Shall the town of ... be dissolved?" deleted text begin The ballot shall be deposited in a separate ballot
box anddeleted text end The result of the voting canvassed, certified, and returned in the same manner and
at the same time as other facts and returns of the election. If a majority of the votes cast at
the election are for dissolution, the town shall be dissolved. If a majority of the votes cast
at the election are against dissolution, the town shall not be dissolved.
When a town is dissolved under sections 368.47 to 368.49 the county shall acquire title
to any telephone company or other business conducted by the town. The business shall be
operated by the board of county commissioners until it can be sold. The subscribers or
patrons of the business shall have the first opportunity of purchase. If the town has any
outstanding indebtedness chargeable to the business, the county auditor shall levy a tax
against the property situated in the dissolved town to pay the indebtedness as it becomes
due.
Sec. 86.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 375.20, is amended to read:
375.20 BALLOT QUESTIONS.
If the county board may do an act, incur a debt, appropriate money for a purpose, or
exercise any other power or authority, only if authorized by a vote of the people, the question
may be submitted at a special or general election, by a resolution specifying the matter or
question to be voted upon. If the question is to authorize the appropriation of money, creation
of a debt, or levy of a tax, it shall state the amount. Notice of the election shall be given as
in the case of special elections. If the question submitted is adopted, the board shall pass an
appropriate resolution to carry it into effect. In the election the form of the ballot shall be:
"Shall (here state the substance of the resolution to be submitted)?, Yes ...... No......,". The
county board may call a special county election upon a question to be held within deleted text begin 74deleted text end new text begin 84new text end
days after a resolution to that effect is adopted by the county board. Upon the adoption of
the resolution the county auditor shall post and publish notices of the election, as required
by section 204D.22, subdivisions 2 and 3. The election shall be conducted and the returns
canvassed in the manner prescribed by sections 204D.20 to 204D.27, so far as practicable.
Sec. 87.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 414.09, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Elections of municipal officers.
(a) An order approving an incorporation or
consolidation pursuant to this chapter, or an order requiring an election under section 414.031,
subdivision 4a, shall set a date for an election of new municipal officers deleted text begin not less than 45
days nor more than 60 days after the issuance of such orderdeleted text end new text begin in accordance with the uniform
election dates defined in section 205.10, subdivision 3anew text end .
(b) The chief administrative law judge shall appoint an acting clerk for election purposes,
at least three election judges who shall be residents of the new municipality, and shall
designate polling places within the new municipality.
(c) The acting clerk shall prepare the official election ballotnew text begin pursuant to section 205.17new text end .
(d) Any person eligible to hold municipal office may file an affidavit of candidacy deleted text begin not
more than four weeks nor less than two weeks before the date designated in the order for
the electiondeleted text end new text begin pursuant to section 205.13new text end .
(e) The election shall be conducted in conformity with the charter and the laws for
conducting municipal elections insofar as applicable.
(f) Any person eligible to vote at a township or municipal election within the area of the
new municipality, is eligible to vote at such election.
(g) Any excess in the expense of conducting the election over receipts from filing fees
shall be a charge against the new municipality; any excess of receipts shall be deposited in
the treasury of the new municipality.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 88.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 447.32, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Candidates; ballots; certifying election.
new text begin (a) new text end A person who wants to be a
candidate for the hospital board shall file an affidavit of candidacy for the election either
as member at large or as a member representing the city or town where the candidate
maintains residence. The affidavit of candidacy must be filed with the city or town clerk
not more than deleted text begin 98deleted text end new text begin 112new text end days nor less than deleted text begin 84deleted text end new text begin 98new text end days before the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November of the year in which the general election is held. The city or town
clerk must forward the affidavits of candidacy to the clerk of the hospital district or, for the
first election, the clerk of the most populous city or town immediately after the last day of
the filing period. A candidate may withdraw from the election by filing an affidavit of
withdrawal with the clerk of the district no later than 5:00 p.m. two days after the last day
to file affidavits of candidacy.
new text begin (b) new text end Voting must be by secret ballot. The clerk shall prepare, at the expense of the district,
necessary ballots for the election of officers. Ballots must be prepared as provided in the
rules of the secretary of state. The ballots must be marked and initialed by at least two judges
as official ballots and used exclusively at the election. Any proposition to be voted on may
be printed on the ballot provided for the election of officers. The hospital board may also
authorize the use of voting systems subject to chapter 206. Enough election judges may be
appointed to receive the votes at each polling place. The election judges shall act as clerks
of election, count the ballots cast, and submit them to the board for canvass.
new text begin
(c) Between the third and 14th days after an election, the board must act as the canvassing
board, canvass the returns, and declare the candidate duly elected who received the highest
number of votes for each hospital district office and the results of any ballot questions.
new text end
new text begin (d) new text end After canvassing the election, the board shall issue a certificate of election to the
candidate who received the largest number of votes cast for each office. The clerk shall
deliver the certificate to the person entitled to it in person or by certified mail. Each person
certified shall file an acceptance and oath of office in writing with the clerk within 30 days
after the date of delivery or mailing of the certificate. The board may fill any office as
provided in subdivision 1 if the person elected fails to qualify within 30 days, but qualification
is effective if made before the board acts to fill the vacancy.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
Paragraph (a) is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end
Sec. 89. new text begin TRANSITION TO NEW VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS;
ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS.
new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding the requirements of section 10, a completed voter registration application
submitted by a voter is not deficient for purposes of registering that voter if the application
form was printed or provided to the voter prior to July 1, 2025. On or after July 1, 2025, an
election official must not print or copy a blank voter registration application that does not
include the modifications required by section 10. An election official may distribute copies
of registration applications that were printed prior to the effective date.
new text end
Sec. 90. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 204B.25, subdivision 3; 206.57, subdivision 5b; and
206.95,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
Sec. 91. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end
new text begin
Unless otherwise provided, this article is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
APPENDIX
Repealed Minnesota Statutes: S3045-4
3.8842 LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA SPORTS FACILITIES.
Subdivision 1.
Purpose.
The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Sports Facilities is established by and under the authority of the Legislative Coordinating Commission to oversee the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority's operating and capital budgets. The legislature finds that continuous legislative review of the financial management of the authority is necessary to promote fiscal responsibility and good management, and strengthen the accountability of the authority. The commission is charged with:
(1) providing financial oversight of the authority as described in subdivision 8;
(2) adoption of a statewide authority structure for the operation and management of sports facilities and entertainment venues under the jurisdiction of the authority. The authority membership shall represent the interests of both the metropolitan area and greater Minnesota; and
(3) creating a comprehensive management plan that alleviates booking and scheduling concerns regarding the sports facilities and entertainment venues under the jurisdiction of the authority.
Subd. 2.
Membership.
The commission consists of three senators appointed by the senate majority leader, three senators appointed by the senate minority leader, three state representatives appointed by the speaker of the house, and three state representatives appointed by the house minority leader. The appointing authorities must ensure balanced geographic representation. Each appointing authority must make appointments as soon as possible after the opening of the next regular session of the legislature in each odd-numbered year.
Subd. 3.
Terms; vacancies.
Members of the commission serve for a two-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring upon appointment of a successor after the opening of the next regular session of the legislature in the odd-numbered year. A vacancy in the membership of the commission must be filled for the unexpired term in a manner that will preserve the representation established by this section.
Subd. 4.
Chair.
The commission must meet as soon as practicable after members are appointed in each odd-numbered year to elect its chair and other officers as it may determine necessary. A chair serves a two-year term, expiring in the odd-numbered year after a successor is elected. The chair must alternate biennially between the senate and the house of representatives.
Subd. 5.
Compensation.
Members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses as members of the legislature.
Subd. 6.
Staff.
Legislative staff must provide administrative and research assistance to the commission.
Subd. 7.
Meetings; procedures.
The commission meets at least semiannually. If there is a quorum, the commission may take action by a simple majority vote of commission members present.
Subd. 8.
Powers; duties; Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, budget oversight.
The commission must monitor, review, and make recommendations to the authority and to the legislature for the following calendar year on:
(1) any proposed increases in the rate or dollar amount of tax;
(2) any proposed increases in the debt of the authority;
(3) the overall work and role of the authority;
(4) the authority's proposed operating and capital budgets;
(5) the authority's implementation of the operating and capital budgets; and
(6) any other topics as deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the purpose described in subdivision 1.
Subd. 9.
Report.
The commission shall report on January 15 of the even-numbered year on the effectiveness and future prospects of the commission.
3.8845 LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY.
Subdivision 1.
Membership.
(a) The Legislative Commission on Housing Affordability consists of:
(1) two senators appointed by the senate majority leader;
(2) two senators appointed by the senate minority leader;
(3) two representatives appointed by the speaker of the house; and
(4) two representatives appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.
(b) Each appointing authority must make appointments by January 31 of the regular legislative session in the odd-numbered year.
Subd. 2.
Meetings.
The ranking senator from the majority party appointed to the commission must convene the first meeting of a biennium by February 15 in the odd-numbered year.
Subd. 3.
Terms; vacancies.
Members of the commission serve for terms beginning upon appointment and ending at the beginning of the regular legislative session in the next odd-numbered year. The appropriate appointing authority must fill a vacancy for a seat of a current legislator for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Subd. 4.
Officers.
The commission must elect a chair and may elect other officers as it determines are necessary at the first meeting of the commission in an odd-numbered year. The chair alternates between a member of the senate and a member of the house of representatives at the start of the regular legislative session in each odd-numbered year.
Subd. 5.
Staff.
The Legislative Coordinating Commission must provide administrative and research assistance to the commission.
Subd. 6.
Duties.
The commission shall:
(1) define housing affordability and study issues relating to housing affordability and the construction, preservation, and rehabilitation of owner-occupied and rental housing, including subsidized housing, existing and future government regulations impacting housing affordability, market forces impacting housing affordability, and access to homeownership;
(2) review and provide the legislature with research and analysis of emerging issues affecting housing affordability and homeownership access, including but not limited to construction work force, innovation, building practices, and building material costs;
(3) review and provide the legislature with research and analysis of policies to reduce the homeownership equity gap; and
(4) review and make recommendations on legislative and rulemaking proposals positively impacting personal housing affordability, access to homeownership, and other related barriers to homeownership, especially with regard to first-time home buyers and economically disadvantaged buyers and renters.
Subd. 7.
Expiration.
This section expires June 30, 2023.
16A.90 EMPLOYEE GAINSHARING SYSTEM.
Subdivision 1.
Commissioner must establish program.
(a) The commissioner shall establish a program to provide onetime bonus compensation to state employees for efforts made to reduce the costs of operating state government or for ways of providing better or more efficient state services. The commissioner may authorize an executive branch appointing authority to make a onetime award to an employee or group of employees whose suggestion or involvement in a project is determined by the commissioner to have resulted in documented cost-savings to the state. Before authorizing awards under this section, the commissioner shall establish guidelines for the program including but not limited to:
(1) the maximum award is ten percent of the documented savings in the first fiscal year in which the savings are realized up to $50,000;
(2) the award must be paid from the appropriation to which the savings accrued; and
(3) employees whose primary job responsibility is to identify cost savings or ways of providing better or more efficient state services are generally not eligible for bonus compensation under this section except in extraordinary circumstances as defined by the commissioner.
(b) The program required by this section must be in addition to any existing monetary or nonmonetary performance-based recognition programs for state employees, including achievement awards, continuous improvement awards, and general employee recognitions.
Subd. 2.
Biannual legislative report.
No later than August 1, 2017, and biannually thereafter, the commissioner must report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over Minnesota Management and Budget on the status of the program required by this section. The report must detail:
(1) the specific program guidelines established by the commissioner as required by subdivision 1, if the guidelines have not been described in a previous report;
(2) any proposed modifications to the established guidelines under consideration by the commissioner, including the reason for the proposed modifications;
(3) the methods used by the commissioner to promote the program to state employees, if the methods have not been described in a previous report;
(4) a summary of the results of the program that includes the following, categorized by agency:
(i) the number of state employees whose suggestions or involvement in a project were considered for possible bonus compensation, and a description of each suggestion or project that was considered;
(ii) the total amount of bonus compensation actually awarded, itemized by each suggestion or project that resulted in an award and the amount awarded for that suggestion or project; and
(iii) the total amount of documented cost-savings that accrued to the agency as a result of each suggestion or project for which bonus compensation was granted; and
(5) any recommendations for legislation that, in the judgment of the commissioner, would improve the effectiveness of the bonus compensation program established by this section or which would otherwise increase opportunities for state employees to actively participate in the development and implementation of strategies for reducing the costs of operating state government or for providing better or more efficient state services.
16B.328 OUTDOOR LIGHTING FIXTURES MODEL ORDINANCE.
Subd. 2.
Model ordinance.
The commissioner of administration, in consultation with the commissioner of commerce, associations for local governments, and any other interested person, shall develop a model ordinance that can be adapted for use by cities, counties, and towns, governing outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution. The model ordinance must address:
(1) standards for lighting on private property; outdoor advertising; lighting on commercial, industrial, or institutional property; canopies covering fueling stations; and public streets, sidewalks, and alleys;
(2) how illumination levels should be measured;
(3) possible exemptions, such as for temporary emergency or hazard lighting;
(4) recommended elements for an exterior lighting plan for a development;
(5) treatment of nonconforming lighting;
(6) lighting standards that might apply in special subdistricts;
(7) light pole maximum heights; and
(8) light trespass.
16B.356 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Terms.
For the purposes of sections 16B.356 to 16B.359, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given.
Subd. 2.
Council.
"Council" means the Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure established in section 16B.357.
Subd. 3.
Infrastructure.
"Infrastructure" means physical structures and facilities, including but not limited to property, lands, buildings, and other assets of a capital nature. The term includes infrastructure related to agriculture, commerce, communications, economic development, energy, food, health, housing, natural resources, public safety, transportation, drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater.
16B.357 MINNESOTA ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INFRASTRUCTURE.
Subdivision 1.
Establishment; purpose.
(a) The Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure is established as provided under sections 16B.356 to 16B.359.
(b) The purpose of the council is to define and maintain a vision for the future of Minnesota's infrastructure that provides for its proper management, coordination, and investment.
Subd. 2.
Voting membership.
The council consists of the following voting members:
(1) two members appointed by the governor;
(2) two members appointed by the senate majority leader;
(3) two members appointed by the senate minority leader;
(4) two members appointed by the speaker of the house;
(5) two members appointed by the house minority leader; and
(6) one member appointed by the Indian Affairs Council.
Subd. 3.
Nonvoting membership.
The council consists of the following nonvoting members:
(1) the commissioner of administration;
(2) the commissioner of agriculture;
(3) the commissioner of commerce;
(4) the commissioner of employment and economic development;
(5) the commissioner of health;
(6) the commissioner of management and budget;
(7) the commissioner of natural resources;
(8) the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency;
(9) the commissioner of transportation;
(10) the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation;
(11) the chair of the Metropolitan Council;
(12) the chair of the Board of Water and Soil Resources;
(13) the executive director of the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority;
(14) the chancellor of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; and
(15) the president of the University of Minnesota.
Subd. 4.
Voting members; appointment requirements.
(a) An appointing authority under subdivision 2 may only appoint an individual who has direct and practical expertise and experience, whether from the public or private sector, in any of the following:
(1) asset management in one or more of the areas of planning, design, construction, management, or operations and maintenance, for: (i) drinking water; (ii) wastewater; (iii) stormwater; (iv) transportation; (v) energy; or (vi) communications;
(2) financial management and procurement; or
(3) regional asset management across jurisdictions and infrastructure sectors.
(b) Each appointing authority under subdivision 2, clauses (1) to (5), must appoint one individual who resides in a metropolitan county, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 4, and one individual who resides outside of a metropolitan county.
(c) No current legislator may be appointed to the council.
(d) Prior to making appointments, the appointing authorities under subdivision 2 must coordinate and provide for:
(1) geographic representation throughout the state;
(2) representation for all major types of infrastructure assets; and
(3) representation from the public and private sectors.
Subd. 5.
Voting members; recommendations for appointment.
Each appointing authority under subdivision 2 must acknowledge and give consideration to appointment recommendations made by interested stakeholders, including but not limited to:
(1) the Association of Minnesota Counties;
(2) the League of Minnesota Cities;
(3) the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities;
(4) the Minnesota Association of Townships;
(5) the Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association;
(6) the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota;
(7) a labor union representing the building trades;
(8) a public utility;
(9) the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association;
(10) the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce;
(11) the Minnesota section of the American Water Works Association;
(12) the Minnesota Rural Water Association; and
(13) the Minnesota Rural Electric Association.
Subd. 6.
Nonvoting members; delegation.
(a) Notwithstanding section 15.06, subdivision 6, an individual specified under subdivision 3 may appoint a designee to serve on the council only as provided in this subdivision.
(b) An individual specified under subdivision 3 may appoint a designee who serves on an ongoing basis to exercise the powers and duties as a nonvoting council member under this section. The designation must be made by written order, filed with the secretary of state. The designee must be a public employee who is:
(1) a deputy commissioner or deputy director;
(2) an assistant commissioner;
(3) an immediate subordinate of the appointing authority;
(4) a director of a relevant office; or
(5) if the appointing authority is the chair of a board or council specified under subdivision 3, another member of that board or council.
Subd. 7.
Officers.
(a) The council must elect from among its voting members a chair, or cochairs, and vice-chair. As necessary, the council may elect other council members to serve as officers.
(b) The chair is responsible for convening meetings of the council and setting each meeting agenda.
Subd. 8.
Council actions.
(a) A majority of the council, including voting and nonvoting members and excluding vacancies, is a quorum.
(b) The council may conduct business as provided under section 13D.015.
Subd. 9.
Compensation; terms; removal; vacancies.
The compensation, membership terms, filling of vacancies, and removal of members on the council are as provided in section 15.0575.
Subd. 10.
Open Meeting Law.
The council is subject to the Minnesota Open Meeting Law under chapter 13D.
Subd. 11.
Data practices.
The council is subject to the Minnesota Data Practices Act under chapter 13.
16B.358 POWERS; RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES.
Subdivision 1.
General powers.
The council has the nonregulatory powers necessary to carry out its responsibilities and duties specified by law.
Subd. 2.
General responsibilities.
(a) The council is responsible for activities in a nonregulatory capacity and in coordination with stakeholders to identify and recommend best practices that:
(1) preserve and extend the longevity of Minnesota's public and privately owned infrastructure; and
(2) provide for effective and efficient management of infrastructure.
(b) Unless specifically provided otherwise, nothing in sections 16B.356 to 16B.359 requires transfer of personnel, specific responsibilities, or administrative functions from a department or agency to the council.
Subd. 3.
Duties.
The duties of the council are to:
(1) identify approaches to enhance and expedite infrastructure coordination across jurisdictions, agencies, state and local government, and public and private sectors, including in planning, design, engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations;
(2) analyze methods to improve efficiency and the use of resources related to (i) public infrastructure, and (ii) public asset management practices;
(3) identify opportunities to reduce duplication in infrastructure projects and asset management;
(4) identify barriers and gaps in effective asset management;
(5) identify objectives and strategies that enhance the longevity and adaptability of infrastructure throughout the state;
(6) develop advisory recommendations, if any, related to the responsibilities and duties specified under this section, including to state agencies for programs, policies, and practices; and
(7) implement the requirements under sections 16B.356 to 16B.359.
Subd. 4.
Asset managers program.
The council must develop and recommend a plan for a statewide asset managers program that provides for:
(1) identification, exchange, and distribution of (i) information on existing asset management tools and resources, and (ii) best practices on infrastructure management;
(2) training for infrastructure owners and asset managers; and
(3) coordination and collaboration among infrastructure owners and asset managers.
Subd. 5.
Administrative support.
The commissioner must provide the council with suitable space to maintain an office, hold meetings, and keep records. The commissioner must provide administrative staff and information technology resources to the council as necessary for the expeditious conduct of the council's duties and responsibilities.
Subd. 6.
Report.
By December 15 annually, the council must submit a report to the governor and the legislative committees with jurisdiction over capital investment, climate, economic development, energy, and transportation. At a minimum, the report must:
(1) summarize the activities of the council;
(2) provide an overview for each of the duties and requirements under sections 16B.356 to 16B.359;
(3) identify any barriers and constraints related to activities of the council; and
(4) provide any recommendations of the council.
16B.359 PERSONNEL.
Subdivision 1.
Executive director.
(a) The commissioner must hire an executive director in the classified service, with the advice of the council. The executive director is the principal administrative officer for the council. The executive director is not an ex officio member of the council.
(b) The executive director must have (1) leadership or management experience, and (2) training and experience in public works or asset management.
(c) The executive director must perform the duties as specified by the council to manage and implement the requirements of sections 16B.356 to 16B.359.
Subd. 2.
Staffing.
(a) The executive director must:
(1) hire any employees on the basis of merit and fitness that the executive director considers necessary to discharge the functions of the office; and
(2) prescribe the powers and duties of an employee.
(b) The executive director may:
(1) hire a deputy director and other staff; and
(2) delegate the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the executive director to employees, under conditions prescribed by the executive director.
16B.45 FUNCTION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR.
The legislative auditor may conduct performance evaluations of all systems analysis, information services, and computerization efforts of agencies, the University of Minnesota, and metropolitan boards, agencies, and commissions. Upon request of the governing body or the state Information Systems Advisory Council, the legislative auditor shall conduct the same services for political subdivisions of the state and report the findings to the governor and the legislature. The cost of these evaluations must be paid by the agencies being evaluated.
16C.36 REORGANIZATION SERVICES UNDER MASTER CONTRACT.
The commissioner of administration must make available under a master contract program a list of eligible contractors who can assist state agencies in using data analytics to:
(1) accomplish agency reorganization along service rather than functional lines in order to provide more efficient and effective service; and
(2) bring about internal reorganization of management functions in order to flatten the organizational structure by requiring that decisions are made closer to the service needed, eliminating redundancies, and optimizing the span of control ratios to public and private sector industry benchmarks.
43A.315 STATE EMPLOYEE EFFICIENT USE OF HEALTH CARE INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
The commissioner of management and budget may develop and implement a program that creates an incentive for efficient use by state employees of State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP). The program may reward employees covered by SEGIP as a group if per capita employee health care costs paid by SEGIP for a calendar year prove to be less than estimated by the commissioner prior to the beginning of the calendar year. The reward may consist of payments of one-half of the cost-savings into the employees' health reimbursement accounts, to be made no later than June 30 of the following calendar year.
43A.317 MINNESOTA EMPLOYEES INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Subdivision 1.
Intent.
The legislature finds that the creation of a statewide program to provide employers with the advantages of a large pool for insurance purchasing would advance the welfare of the citizens of the state.
Subd. 2.
Definitions.
(a) Scope. For the purposes of this section, the terms defined have the meaning given them.
(b) Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of management and budget.
(c) Eligible employee. "Eligible employee" means an employee eligible to participate in the program under the terms described in subdivision 6.
(d) Eligible employer. "Eligible employer" means an employer eligible to participate in the program under the terms described in subdivision 5.
(e) Eligible individual. "Eligible individual" means a person eligible to participate in the program under the terms described in subdivision 6.
(f) Employee. "Employee" means an employee of an eligible employer. "Employee" includes a sole proprietor, partner of a partnership, member of a limited liability company, or independent contractor.
(g) Employer. "Employer" means a private person, firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, or other entity actively engaged in business or public services. "Employer" includes both for-profit and nonprofit entities.
(h) Program. "Program" means the Minnesota employees insurance program created by this section.
Subd. 3.
Administration.
After consulting with the chairs of the senate Governmental Operations and Veterans Committee and the house of representatives Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy Committee, the commissioner may determine when the program provided under this section is available. When the commissioner makes the program available, the commissioner shall, consistent with the provisions of this section, administer the program and determine its coverage options, funding and premium arrangements, contractual arrangements, and all other matters necessary to administer the program. The commissioner's contracting authority for the program, including authority for competitive bidding and negotiations, is governed by section 43A.23.
Subd. 5.
Employer eligibility.
(a) Procedures. All employers are eligible for coverage through the program subject to the terms of this subdivision. The commissioner shall establish procedures for an employer to apply for coverage through the program.
(b) Term. The initial term of an employer's coverage may be for up to two years from the effective date of the employer's application. After that, coverage will be automatically renewed for an additional term unless the employer gives notice of withdrawal from the program according to procedures established by the commissioner or the commissioner gives notice to the employer of the discontinuance of the program. The commissioner may establish conditions under which an employer may withdraw from the program prior to the expiration of a term, including by reason of an increase in health coverage premiums of 50 percent or more from one insurance year to the next. An employer that withdraws from the program may not reapply for coverage for a period of time equal to its initial term of coverage.
(c) Minnesota work force. An employer is not eligible for coverage through the program if five percent or more of its eligible employees work primarily outside Minnesota, except that an employer may apply to the program on behalf of only those employees who work primarily in Minnesota.
(d) Employee participation; aggregation of groups. An employer is not eligible for coverage through the program unless its application includes all eligible employees who work primarily in Minnesota, except employees who waive coverage as permitted by subdivision 6. Private entities that are eligible to file a combined tax return for purposes of state tax laws are considered a single employer, except as otherwise approved by the commissioner.
(e) Private employer. A private employer is not eligible for coverage unless it has two or more eligible employees in the state of Minnesota. If an employer has only two eligible employees and one is the spouse, child, sibling, parent, or grandparent of the other, the employer must be a Minnesota-domiciled employer and have paid Social Security or self-employment tax on behalf of both eligible employees.
(f) Minimum participation. The commissioner must require as a condition of employer eligibility that at least 75 percent of its eligible employees who have not waived coverage participate in the program. The participation level of eligible employees must be determined at the initial offering of coverage and at the renewal date of coverage. For purposes of this section, waiver of coverage includes only waivers due to coverage under another group health benefit plan.
(g) Employer contribution. The commissioner must require as a condition of employer eligibility that the employer contribute at least 50 percent toward the cost of the premium of the employee and may require that the contribution toward the cost of coverage is structured in a way that promotes price competition among the coverage options available through the program.
(h) Enrollment cap. The commissioner may limit employer enrollment in the program if necessary to avoid exceeding the program's reserve capacity.
Subd. 6.
Individual eligibility.
(a) Procedures. The commissioner shall establish procedures for eligible employees and other eligible individuals to apply for coverage through the program.
(b) Employees. An employer shall determine when it applies to the program the criteria its employees must meet to be eligible for coverage under its plan. An employer may subsequently change the criteria annually or at other times with approval of the commissioner. The criteria must provide that new employees become eligible for coverage after a probationary period of at least 30 days, but no more than 90 days.
(c) Other individuals. An employer may elect to cover under its plan:
(1) the spouse, dependent children to the limiting age as defined in section 62Q.01, subdivision 2a, disabled children to the extent required in sections 62A.14 and 62A.141, and dependent grandchildren to the extent required in sections 62A.042 and 62A.302;
(2) a retiree who is eligible to receive a pension or annuity from the employer and a covered retiree's spouse, dependent children to the limiting age as defined in section 62Q.01, subdivision 2a, disabled children to the extent required in sections 62A.14 and 62A.141, and dependent grandchildren to the extent required in sections 62A.042 and 62A.302;
(3) the surviving spouse, dependent children to the limiting age as defined in section 62Q.01, subdivision 2a, disabled children, and dependent grandchildren of a deceased employee or retiree, if the spouse, children, or grandchildren were covered at the time of the death;
(4) a covered employee who becomes disabled, as provided in sections 62A.147 and 62A.148; or
(5) any other categories of individuals for whom group coverage is required by state or federal law.
An employer shall determine when it applies to the program the criteria individuals in these categories must meet to be eligible for coverage. An employer may subsequently change the criteria annually, or at other times with approval of the commissioner. The criteria for dependent children to the limiting age as defined in section 62Q.01, subdivision 2a, disabled children, and dependent grandchildren may be no more inclusive than the criteria under section 43A.18, subdivision 2. This paragraph shall not be interpreted as relieving the program from compliance with any federal and state continuation of coverage requirements.
(d) Waiver and late entrance. An eligible individual may waive coverage at the time the employer joins the program or when coverage first becomes available. The commissioner may establish a preexisting condition exclusion of not more than 18 months for late entrants as defined in section 62L.02, subdivision 19.
(e) Continuation coverage. The program shall provide all continuation coverage required by state and federal law.
Subd. 7.
Coverage.
Coverage is available through the program beginning on July 1, 1993. Until an arrangement is in place to provide coverage through a transfer of risk to one or more carriers regulated under chapter 62A, 62C, or 62D, the commissioner shall solicit bids under section 43A.23, from carriers regulated under chapters 62A, 62C, and 62D, to provide coverage of eligible individuals. The commissioner shall provide coverage through contracts with carriers, unless the commissioner receives no reasonable bids from carriers.
(a) Health coverage. Health coverage is available to all employers in the program. The commissioner shall attempt to establish health coverage options that have strong care management features to control costs and promote quality and shall attempt to make a choice of health coverage options available. Health coverage for a retiree who is eligible for the federal Medicare program must be administered as though the retiree is enrolled in Medicare parts A and B. To the extent feasible as determined by the commissioner and in the best interests of the program, the commissioner shall model coverage after the plan established in section 43A.18, subdivision 2. Health coverage must include at least the benefits required of a carrier regulated under chapter 62A, 62C, or 62D for comparable coverage. Coverage under this paragraph must not be provided as part of the health plans available to state employees.
(b) Optional coverages. In addition to offering health coverage, the commissioner may arrange to offer dental coverage through the program. Employers with health coverage may choose to offer dental coverage according to the terms established by the commissioner.
(c) Open enrollment. The program must meet all underwriting requirements of chapter 62L and must provide periodic open enrollments for eligible individuals for those coverages where a choice exists.
(d) Technical assistance. The commissioner may arrange for technical assistance and referrals for eligible employers in areas such as health promotion and wellness, employee benefits structure, tax planning, and health care analysis services as described in section 62J.2930.
Subd. 8.
Premiums.
(a) Payments. Employers enrolled in the program shall pay premiums according to terms established by the commissioner. If an employer fails to make the required payments, the commissioner may cancel coverage and pursue other civil remedies.
(b) Rating method. The commissioner shall determine the premium rates and rating method for the program. The rating method for eligible small employers must meet or exceed the requirements of chapter 62L. The rating methods must recover in premiums all of the ongoing costs for state administration and for maintenance of a premium stability and claim fluctuation reserve. On June 30, 1999, after paying all necessary and reasonable expenses, the commissioner must apply up to $2,075,000 of any remaining balance in the Minnesota employees' insurance trust fund to repayment of any amounts drawn or expended for this program from the health care access fund.
(c) Taxes and assessments. To the extent that the program operates as a self-insured group, the premiums paid to the program are not subject to the taxes imposed by chapter 297I, but the program is subject to a Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association assessment under section 62E.11.
Subd. 9.
Minnesota employees insurance trust fund.
(a) Contents. The Minnesota employees insurance trust fund in the state treasury consists of deposits received from eligible employers and individuals, contractual settlements or rebates relating to the program, investment income or losses, and direct appropriations.
(b) Appropriation. All money in the fund is appropriated to the commissioner to pay insurance premiums, approved claims, refunds, administrative costs, and other costs necessary to administer the program.
(c) Reserves. For any coverages for which the program does not contract to transfer full financial responsibility, the commissioner shall establish and maintain reserves:
(1) for claims in process, incomplete and unreported claims, premiums received but not yet earned, and all other accrued liabilities; and
(2) to ensure premium stability and the timely payment of claims in the event of adverse claims experience. The reserve for premium stability and claim fluctuations must be established according to the standards of section 62C.09, subdivision 3, except that the reserve may exceed the upper limit under this standard until July 1, 1997.
(d) Investments. The State Board of Investment shall invest the fund's assets according to section 11A.24. Investment income and losses attributable to the fund must be credited to the fund.
Subd. 10.
Program status.
The Minnesota employees insurance program is a state program to provide the advantages of a large pool to small employers for purchasing health coverage, other coverages, and related services from insurance companies, health maintenance organizations, and other organizations. The program is not an insurance company. Coverage under this program shall be considered a certificate of insurance or similar evidence of coverage and is subject to all applicable requirements of chapters 60A, 62A, 62C, 62E, 62H, 62L, and 72A, and is subject to regulation by the commissioner of commerce to the extent applicable.
Subd. 12.
Status of agents.
Notwithstanding sections 60K.49 and 72A.07, the program may use, and pay referral fees, commissions, or other compensation to, agents licensed as insurance producers under chapter 60K or licensed under section 62C.17, regardless of whether the agents are appointed to represent the particular health carriers or community integrated service networks that provide the coverage available through the program. When acting under this subdivision, an agent is not an agent of the health carrier or community integrated service network, with respect to that transaction.
43A.318 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES GROUP LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
(a) Scope. For the purposes of this section, the terms defined have the meanings given them.
(b) Eligible person. "Eligible person" means:
(1) a person who is eligible for insurance and benefits under section 43A.24;
(2) a person who at the time of separation from employment was eligible to purchase coverage at personal expense under section 43A.27, subdivision 3, regardless of whether the person elected to purchase this coverage;
(3) a spouse of a person described in clause (1) or (2), regardless of the enrollment status in the program of the person described in clause (1) or (2); or
(4) a parent of a person described in clause (1), regardless of the enrollment status in the program of the person described in clause (1).
(c) Program. "Program" means the statewide public employees long-term care insurance program created under subdivision 2.
(d) Qualified vendor. "Qualified vendor" means an entity licensed or authorized to underwrite, provide, or administer group long-term care insurance benefits in this state.
Subd. 2.
Program creation; general provisions.
(a) The commissioner may administer a program to make long-term care coverage available to eligible persons. The commissioner may determine the program's funding arrangements, request bids from qualified vendors, and negotiate and enter into contracts with qualified vendors. Contracts are not subject to the requirements of section 16C.16 or 16C.19. Contracts must be for a uniform term of at least one year, but may be made automatically renewable from term to term in the absence of notice of termination by either party. The program may not be self-insured until the commissioner has completed an actuarial study of the program and reported the results of the study to the legislature and self-insurance has been specifically authorized by law.
(b) The program may provide coverage for home, community, and institutional long-term care and any other benefits as determined by the commissioner. Coverage is optional. The enrolled eligible person must pay the full cost of the coverage.
(c) The commissioner shall promote activities that attempt to raise awareness of the need for long-term care insurance among residents of the state and encourage the increased prevalence of long-term care coverage. These activities must include the sharing of knowledge gained in the development of the program.
(d) The commissioner may employ and contract with persons and other entities to perform the duties under this section and may determine their duties and compensation consistent with this chapter.
(e) The benefits provided under this section are not terms and conditions of employment as defined under section 179A.03, subdivision 19, and are not subject to collective bargaining.
(f) The commissioner shall establish underwriting criteria for entry of all eligible persons into the program. Eligible persons who would be immediately eligible for benefits may not enroll.
(g) Eligible persons who meet underwriting criteria may enroll in the program upon hiring and at other times established by the commissioner.
(h) An eligible person enrolled in the program may continue to participate in the program even if an event, such as termination of employment, changes the person's employment status.
(i) Participating public employee pension plans and public employers may provide automatic pension or payroll deduction for payment of long-term care insurance premiums to qualified vendors contracted with under this section.
(j) The premium charged to program enrollees must include an administrative fee to cover all program expenses incurred in addition to the cost of coverage. All fees collected are appropriated to the commissioner for the purpose of administrating the program.
Subd. 4.
Long-term care insurance trust fund.
(a) The long-term care insurance trust fund in the state treasury consists of deposits of the premiums received from persons enrolled in the program. All money in the fund is appropriated to the commissioner to pay premiums, claims, refunds, administrative costs, and other related service costs. The commissioner shall reserve an amount of money sufficient to cover the actuarially estimated costs of claims incurred but unpaid. The trust fund must be used solely for the purpose of the program.
(b) The State Board of Investment shall invest the money in the fund according to section 11A.24. Investment income and losses attributable to the fund must be credited to or deducted from the fund.
Subd. 5.
Private sources.
This section does not prohibit or limit individuals or local governments from purchasing long-term care insurance through other private sources.
204B.25 TRAINING FOR ELECTION JUDGES.
Subd. 3.
Trained election judges; number required.
Each election precinct in which less than 100 individuals voted at the last state general election shall have at least two election judges who are members of different major political parties who have received training as required in this section. In every other election precinct, no individual may serve as an election judge who has not received training as required by subdivision 1.
206.57 EXAMINATION OF NEW VOTING SYSTEMS.
Subd. 5b.
Township voting equipment study.
(a) Beginning in 2009 and at least once every other year until 2016, the secretary of state shall consult with interested parties, including, but not limited to, members of the legislature, town officers, county election officials, the National Federation of the Blind, the Minnesota State Council on Disability, and the Disability Law Center regarding:
(1) options for full compliance with subdivision 5; and
(2) ongoing costs of compliance with subdivision 5 and methods of reducing those costs.
(b) Beginning January 15, 2010, and until January 15, 2017, the secretary of state shall report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over elections policy and finance regarding the findings, discussions, and developments under paragraph (a).
206.95 VOTING EQUIPMENT GRANT ACCOUNT.
Subdivision 1.
Voting equipment grant account.
A voting equipment grant account is established in the special revenue fund. Funds in the account are appropriated to the secretary of state to provide grants to political subdivisions as authorized by this section. Funds in the account are available until expended.
Subd. 2.
Authorized equipment.
A political subdivision may apply to receive a grant under this section for the purchase or lease of the following:
(1) an electronic voting system, or any individual components of an electronic voting system as provided in section 206.56, subdivision 8;
(2) assistive voting technology;
(3) an electronic roster system meeting the technology requirements of section 201.225, subdivision 2; and
(4) any other equipment or technology approved by the secretary of state for use in conducting a state or local election in Minnesota consistent with the requirements of law.
Subd. 3.
Application.
(a) The secretary of state may make a grant from the account to a political subdivision only after receiving an application from the political subdivision. The application must contain the following information:
(1) the date the application is submitted;
(2) the name of the political subdivision;
(3) the name and title of the individual who prepared the application;
(4) the type of voting system currently used in each precinct in the political subdivision;
(5) the date the system currently used was acquired and at what cost;
(6) the total number of registered voters, as of the date of the application, in each precinct in the political subdivision;
(7) the total amount of the grant requested;
(8) the total amount and source of the political subdivision's money to be used to match a grant from the account;
(9) the type of voting system to be acquired with the grant money and whether the voting system will permit individuals with disabilities to cast a secret ballot;
(10) the proposed schedule for purchasing and implementing the new voting system and the precincts in which the new voting system would be used;
(11) whether the political subdivision has previously applied for a grant from the account and the disposition of that application;
(12) a certified statement by the political subdivision that the grant will be used only to purchase authorized equipment under subdivision 2 and that the political subdivision has insufficient resources to purchase the voting system without obtaining a grant from the account; and
(13) any other information required by the secretary of state.
(b) The secretary of state must establish a deadline for receipt of grant applications, a procedure for awarding and distributing grants, and a process for verifying the proper use of the grants after distribution.
Subd. 4.
Amount of grant.
A political subdivision is eligible to receive a grant of no more than 75 percent of the total cost of electronic roster equipment and 50 percent of the total cost of all other equipment or technology authorized for a grant under subdivision 2. In evaluating the application, the secretary of state shall consider only the information set forth in the application and is not subject to chapter 14. If the secretary of state determines that the application has been fully and properly completed, and that there is a sufficient balance in the account to fund the grant, either in whole or in part, the secretary of state may approve the application.
Subd. 5.
Report to legislature.
No later than January 15, 2018, and annually thereafter until the appropriations provided for grants under this section have been exhausted, the secretary of state must submit a report to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over elections policy on grants awarded by this section. The report must detail each grant awarded, including the jurisdiction, the amount of the grant, and the type of equipment purchased.
211B.06 FALSE POLITICAL AND CAMPAIGN MATERIAL.
Subdivision 1.
Gross misdemeanor.
(a) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who intentionally participates in the preparation, dissemination, or broadcast of paid political advertising or campaign material with respect to the personal or political character or acts of a candidate, or with respect to the effect of a ballot question, that is designed or tends to elect, injure, promote, or defeat a candidate for nomination or election to a public office or to promote or defeat a ballot question, that is false, and that the person knows is false or communicates to others with reckless disregard of whether it is false.
(b) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor who intentionally participates in the drafting of a letter to the editor with respect to the personal or political character or acts of a candidate, or with respect to the effect of a ballot question, that is designed or tends to elect, injure, promote, or defeat any candidate for nomination or election to a public office or to promote or defeat a ballot question, that is false, and that the person knows is false or communicates to others with reckless disregard of whether it is false.
Subd. 2.
Exception.
Subdivision 1 does not apply to any person or organization whose sole act is, in the normal course of their business, the printing, manufacturing, or dissemination of the false information.
211B.08 SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS PROHIBITED.
A religious, charitable, or educational organization may not request a candidate or committee to contribute to the organization, to subscribe for the support of a club or organization, to buy tickets to entertainment, or to pay for space in a publication. This section does not apply to:
(1) the solicitation of a business advertisement in periodicals in which the candidate was a regular contributor, before candidacy;
(2) ordinary business advertisements;
(3) regular payments to a religious, charitable, or educational organization, of which the candidate was a member, or to which the candidate was a contributor for more than six months before candidacy; or
(4) ordinary contributions at church services.
383C.07 MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; TERMS OF OFFICE.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, in St. Louis County every lay member hereafter appointed by the county board to any board or commission heretofore or hereafter created by law, shall be appointed for a term of three years.
383C.74 HISTORICAL WORK.
Subdivision 1.
Appropriation.
The St. Louis County Board may appropriate from the treasury of the county a sum not to exceed $2,500 each year for the promotion of historical work within its borders.
Subd. 2.
Minnesota State Historical Society.
Said sum shall be so appropriated for the use of a historical society organized in said county and devoted to the collection, preservation and publication of historical material, the dissemination of historical information and in general carrying on historical work, said society to be designated by the Minnesota State Historical Society.
Subd. 3.
Purpose of appropriation.
The work of said historical society shall be done in the county making such appropriation and in reference to the history of said county and all facts relevant thereto.
Subd. 4.
Money to remain in county treasury.
The money appropriated as aforesaid shall remain in the treasury of the county and be paid out in payment of expense incurred by said county historical society for the purposes above indicated on verified bills approved by said local society according to its rules, in the same way that county bills are paid. Said appropriation shall be available for expense occurring in any year although not paid until the succeeding year. Any unused portion of any appropriation for any year shall revert to the funds of the county. Said appropriation shall be effective only for the year in which it is made.
Repealed Minnesota Session Laws: S3045-4
Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 3, article 2, section 34, as amended by Laws 2020, chapter 100, section 22; as amended by Laws 2025, chapter 39, article 2, section 69
Subdivision 1.
Legislative commissions.
(a) Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 3.8842; and 3.8845, are repealed.
(b) Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 3, article 2, section 34, as amended by Laws 2020, chapter 100, section 22; and Laws 2022, chapter 50, article 3, section 2, are repealed.
Subd. 2.
Driver and Vehicle Systems Oversight Committee established.
(a) The Driver and Vehicle Systems Oversight Committee is established and consists of the following members:
(1) the chair of the senate Finance Committee, or a senator appointed by the chair of the senate Finance Committee;
(2) the chair and ranking minority member of the senate committee with jurisdiction over transportation finance;
(3) the chair of the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee, or a member of the house of representatives appointed by the chair of the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee; and
(4) the chair and ranking minority member of the house of representatives committee with jurisdiction over transportation finance.
(b) The chair of the Blue Ribbon Council on Information Technology, or the chair's designee, must serve on the committee as a nonvoting member. If the council expires or is dissolved, the chair of the council at the time of expiration or dissolution, or the chair's designee, must continue to serve on the committee as a nonvoting member until the committee expires as provided by subdivision 8.
Subd. 3.
Department of Administration.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 16B.328, subdivision 2; and 16C.36, are repealed.
Subd. 4.
Advisory Council on Infrastructure.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 16B.356; 16B.357; 16B.358; and 16B.359, are repealed.
Subd. 5.
Office of the Legislative Auditor.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.45, is repealed.
Subd. 6.
Political and campaign provisions.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 211B.06; and 211B.08, are repealed.
Subd. 7.
Administration.
The Legislative Coordinating Commission must provide meeting space and administrative support for the Oversight Committee.
Subd. 8.
Expiration.
The Oversight Committee expires six months after full implementation of VTRS. After full implementation but prior to the expiration of the Oversight Committee, the Oversight Committee must complete a report that, at a minimum, summarizes the activities of the Oversight Committee and makes recommendations to the legislature on proposed changes to state driver and vehicle laws. The Oversight Committee must submit the report to the legislative auditor. For purposes of this subdivision, "full implementation" means all packaged software solution components are implemented and functioning and all MNLARS and legacy components are decommissioned.
Laws 2022, chapter 50, article 3, section 2 by Laws 2025, chapter 39, article 2, section 69
Sec. 2. LEGISLATIVE COVID-19 RESPONSE COMMISSION.
Laws 2020, chapter 71, article 1, section 7, as amended by Laws 2020, chapter 81, sections 1 and 2, is revived and reenacted as of December 30, 2020.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This section is effective retroactively from December 30, 2020, and applies to duties required under this article.
Repealed Minnesota Rule: S3045-4
1105.7900 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY.
D.
Individuals required by Minnesota Statutes, section 326A.14, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), to obtain a verification that their individual qualifications are substantially equivalent to the licensure requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 326A.03, subdivisions 3, 4, and 6, shall obtain the verification from the NASBA National Qualification Appraisal Service prior to rendering professional services in this state. Documentation supporting this verification must be maintained by the individual for a minimum period of six years and must be submitted to the board upon request.