1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; prohibiting Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 
1.3 	from contracting to pay employees more than amounts specified in agreement with 
1.4 	Department of Management and Budget;amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, 
1.5 	section 179A.20, by adding a subdivision.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 179A.20, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.8 	to read:
1.9 		Subd. 2b.Limited by appropriation. The Board of Trustees for Minnesota State Colleges 
1.10 	and Universities must not contract to pay more to employees in compensation and benefits 
1.11 	in a biennium than is permitted under an agreement between the board and the Department 
1.12 	of Management and Budget specifying how appropriated amounts will be spent.