State Patrol compensation study requirements modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's requirements for the State Patrol compensation study, changing how often the legislative auditor must conduct salary and benefits surveys. The key change extends the survey cycle from every four years to every odd-numbered year, ensuring more frequent reviews of compensation data. The bill also clarifies which law enforcement agencies must be included in the survey and specifies how the data should be reported and used for potential salary adjustments. Additionally, it updates the definition of "patrol troopers" to include lieutenants and removes the 2030 expiration date for the study requirements. These changes directly affect the State Patrol and the legislative committees overseeing its budget.