Minnesota Legislature
SF 3179
as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
Current Version - as introduced
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A bill for an act
relating to the legislature; providing legislators and staff the option of health
coverage that includes a health savings account; amending Minnesota Statutes
2004, section 43A.18, subdivision 6; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 3.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[3.3057] HEALTH COVERAGE; HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
PLAN.
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The Legislative Coordinating Commission shall offer to legislators and legislative
employees the option of health coverage consisting of a health savings account coupled
with a high deductible health plan. The commission shall contract with a qualified entity
to provide this coverage option effective January 1, 2008.
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Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 43A.18, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Legislative and judicial branch compensation.
Total compensation plans
for unclassified employees of the legislature and of legislative commissions shall be
determined by the legislature consistent with chapter 3, provided that insurance benefits
for these employees and for legislators shall be determined by the Legislative Coordinating
Commissiondeleted text begin , consistent with sections 43A.22 to 43A.30deleted text end . Total compensation plans for
unclassified employees of the judicial branch shall be determined by the appointing
authority, unless other law provides a different method for establishing this compensation.
Judicial branch compensation plans shall be consistent with sections 43A.22 to 43A.30.
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This section is effective for coverage
beginning on or after January 1, 2008.
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