This bill modifies Minnesota's Paid Leave Law to update how employees calculate their eligibility for benefits and to clarify who can act on their behalf. It defines an "authorized representative" as an adult family member or guardian who can help an individual purchase and arrange for necessary supports. The legislation also changes the rules for determining the "base period," which is the timeframe used to calculate how much money an applicant has earned for leave benefits, allowing for longer look-back periods in certain situations. Additionally, the bill amends various sections of the state statutes to align these definitions and calculations with current needs.
This bill modifies the membership rules for Minnesota's Energy Transition Advisory Committee to ensure a broader range of voices are included in state energy planning. It adds a new voting seat for a representative from a school district that may lose revenue due to energy changes and adjusts the list of utility and community representatives to better reflect specific facility types like coal, nuclear, and natural gas plants. The changes also update the count of voting members and clarify how various groups, including impacted workers and local governments, are selected to serve on the committee.
This bill provides supplemental funding for Minnesota's environment and natural resources agencies for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. It allocates money from the general and environmental funds to support specific programs, including air regulatory work in environmental justice areas and various state park and forestry initiatives. The legislation also modifies existing laws related to environmental reviews, permits, recreation vehicles, and water management while establishing new grant programs and fee structures. Additionally, the bill authorizes the sale or lease of certain state lands and requires agencies to submit reports on their activities.
This omnibus bill amends various Minnesota statutes to update laws related to the judiciary, public safety, and law enforcement. It requires the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training to designate agencies for investigating complaints and mandates that a peace officer's sense of smell alone cannot justify searching a vehicle or its occupants. Additionally, the bill establishes new reporting requirements for law enforcement use of force incidents resulting in serious injury or death, including monthly filings to the state and annual summaries to legislative committees. It also mandates independent investigations by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension when an officer's use of force leads to a death, with findings made public within six months if no criminal charges are filed.
This bill provides $109 million from the state's general fund to settle a lawsuit regarding the state's retention of tax-forfeited lands and mineral rights. It establishes a framework for participating counties to sell properties forfeited between 2012 and 2023, requiring them to auction or broker these lands for at least their appraised value in cash. Under the agreement, a significant portion of the sale proceeds must be sent to the state, while counties retain the remainder for their own use. Counties that choose not to participate in the settlement will remain fully responsible for any legal claims related to properties forfeited before January 1, 2024. The legislation also mandates regular reporting on the sale efforts and outcomes for participating counties.
This bill provides supplemental funding for Minnesota's higher education system, primarily focusing on research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and student financial aid. It allocates money for competitive ALS research grants to universities and health systems in the state, with specific provisions allowing a portion of the funds to be administered by the ALS Association. The legislation also adjusts funding levels for existing student grant programs, such as the Fostering Independence Grants and the North Star Promise, while establishing reporting requirements to track how the research money is used. Additionally, the bill includes policy changes that prohibit colleges from considering certain criminal records during admissions and clarifies that postsecondary education can satisfy employment requirements for individuals on supervised release after prison.
This bill provides supplemental funding to Minnesota's judiciary and public safety agencies for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. The money is allocated to specific areas such as court cyber security, courthouse safety improvements, and increased pay for psychological examiners and court interpreters. Additionally, the legislation authorizes one-time grants for psychological services and establishes a competitive grant program to enhance security at courthouses. By amending state statutes, the bill also sets up reporting requirements and adjusts existing appropriation levels to support these operational needs.
This bill replaces the existing Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board with a new Office of Emergency Medical Services to oversee the state's EMS system. The new office will be led by a director appointed by the governor and will have the authority to license ambulance services, register medical response units, and certify emergency medical personnel. It also establishes advisory councils to provide guidance and creates a pilot program for alternative emergency medical responses. The legislation requires the director to submit annual reports to the legislature and includes provisions for funding and rulemaking.
This bill establishes the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act to protect African American children and families from unnecessary removal from their homes. It creates a new advisory council and requires social services agencies to make "active efforts," which is a higher standard than usual, to keep these children safely with their families while respecting their cultural values. The legislation also mandates specific reports on how well these new protections are working and sets a future effective date of July 1, 2027.
Withdrawn and returned to author
Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF4411, SF indefinitely postponed
Author added Latz
