Prohibit the state and municipalities from entering into nondisclosure agreements
This bill prohibits both the state of Minnesota and local municipalities from signing nondisclosure agreements with private individuals regarding projects funded by tax revenues or public debt. It directly affects government agencies, elected officials, and private entities involved in land development, economic initiatives, and infrastructure projects. Under the law, any such agreement attempting to restrict public access to information about these projects would be automatically invalid and unenforceable, though other parts of the contract would remain in effect. The bill also requires the state and municipalities to publicly disclose any contracts that violate this restriction, ensuring transparency in public spending and development decisions.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 25, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
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Referred to State and Local Government
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Mar 25, 2026
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Bill Lieske
RRepublican
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