Funds appropriation for transition expenses for secretary of state-elect, state auditor-elect, and attorney general-elect

SF 2386 provides $50,000 in state funds for transition expenses for Minnesota's newly elected secretary of state, state auditor, and attorney general who have won general elections but have not yet taken office. The funds, transferred from the general contingent account, cover necessary costs like office space, technology, temporary staff, and consulting services to prepare for assuming their roles. Officials must use the funds before their inauguration date, and any unused funds must be returned to the general fund by March 31 of the inauguration year. The bill specifies that expenses must be reasonable and determined by the incoming official, with the Department of Management and Budget administering the funds.