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1	1		1.1 A bill for an act
2		-	1.2 relating to government operations; establishing a biennial budget; appropriating
3		-	1.3 money for the legislature, certain constitutional offices and state agencies,
4		-	1.4 Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Humanities Center, State Lottery,
5		-	1.5 retirement plans, general contingent account, and tort claims; authorizing an
6		-	1.6 increase in certain legislative positions; establishing a Healthy Aging Subcabinet;
7		-	1.7 modifying education requirements and mobility for public accountants; modifying
8		-	1.8 an advanced deposit wagering fee; modifying lottery retailer contracting
9		-	1.9 requirements; modifying provisions governing Medicaid fraud; granting the attorney
10		-	1.10 general certain subpoena and enforcement authority; providing criminal penalties;
11		-	1.11 authorizing statue replacement; establishing a process for fraudulent business filing
12		-	1.12 removal; authorizing rulemaking; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes
13		-	1.13 2024, sections 3.099, subdivision 3; 3.971, by adding a subdivision; 3.98,
14		-	1.14 subdivisions 1, 3; 8.16, subdivision 1; 11A.07, subdivisions 4, 4b; 13.485,
15		-	1.15 subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 16A.057, subdivision 5; 240.131,
16		-	1.16 subdivision 7; 256B.12; 326A.03, subdivision 6, by adding subdivisions; 326A.14;
17		-	1.17 349A.01, by adding a subdivision; 349A.06, subdivisions 2, 4, 11; 609.48,
18		-	1.18 subdivision 1; 609.52, subdivision 2; 628.26; Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1,
19		-	1.19 sections 11, subdivision 2; 47; Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 67, section 6;
20		-	1.20 proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 4; 5; 300; 609;
21		-	1.21 repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 16A.90; 16B.356; 16B.357; 16B.358;
22		-	1.22 16B.359; 609.466; Minnesota Rules, part 1105.7900, item D.
23		-	1.23BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
24		-	1.24 ARTICLE 1
25		-	1.25 STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS
26		-	1.26Section 1. APPROPRIATIONS.
27		-	1.27 The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the agencies
28		-	1.28and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the general fund,
29		-	1.29or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each purpose.
30		-	1.30The figures "2026" and "2027" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under
31		-	1.31them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or June 30, 2027, respectively.
	2	+	1.2 relating to state government; establishing a code of ethics for the legislative branch;
	3	+	1.3 allowing payment withholding if credible allegation of fraud; granting authority
	4	+	1.4 to share data regarding fraud in public programs; providing for renewable energy
	5	+	1.5 improvement and storage projects and EVSE projects; modifying insulin repayment
	6	+	1.6 account provisions; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024,
	7	+	1.7 sections 3A.03, subdivision 1; 13.02, subdivisions 7a, 16; 13.605, subdivision 1;
	8	+	1.8 16A.28, subdivision 1; 151.741, subdivision 5; 352.04, subdivision 2; 352.92,
	9	+	1.9 subdivision 1; 352B.02, subdivision 1a; 353.27, subdivision 2; 353.65, subdivision
	10	+	1.10 2; 353E.03, subdivision 1; 354.42, subdivision 2; 354A.12, subdivision 1; 490.123,
	11	+	1.11 subdivision 1a; Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 13; Laws 2024, chapter
	12	+	1.12 127, article 67, section 6; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
	13	+	1.13 chapters 3; 13; 15; 16B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.287.
	14	+	1.14BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
	15	+	1.15 ARTICLE 1
	16	+	1.16 STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS
	17	+	1.17Section 1. STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS.
	18	+	1.18 The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the agencies
	19	+	1.19and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the general fund,
	20	+	1.20or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each purpose.
	21	+	1.21The figures "2026" and "2027" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under
	22	+	1.22them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or June 30, 2027, respectively.
	23	+	1.23"The first year" is fiscal year 2026. "The second year" is fiscal year 2027. "The biennium"
	24	+	1.24is fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
	25	+	1.25 APPROPRIATIONS
	26	+	1.26 Available for the Year
32	27		1Article 1 Section 1.
33		-	REVISOR SGS ~~H2783-1~~~~HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT~~
	28	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25
34	29		State of Minnesota
35	30		This Document can be made available
36	31		in alternative formats upon request
37	32		HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
38	33		H. F. No. 2783
39	34		NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
40		-	Authored by Klevorn and Nash03/24/2025
41		-	The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy
42		-	Adoption of Report: Amended and re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means04/22/2025 2.1"The first year" is fiscal year 2026. "The second year" is fiscal year 2027. "The biennium"
43		-	2.2is fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
44		-	2.3 APPROPRIATIONS
45		-	2.4 Available for the Year
46		-	2.5 Ending June 30
47		-	20272.6 2026
48		-	2.7Sec. 2. LEGISLATURE
49		-	114,389,000$114,268,000$2.8Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
50		-	2.9The amounts that may be spent for each
51		-	2.10purpose are specified in the following
52		-	2.11subdivisions.
53		-	38,953,00038,953,0002.12Subd. 2.Senate
54		-	2.13The base for this appropriation is $39,703,000
55		-	2.14in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year
56		-	2.15thereafter.
57		-	41,162,00042,375,0002.16Subd. 3.House of Representatives
58		-	2.17The base for this appropriation is $39,437,000
59		-	2.18in fiscal year 2028 and $39,436,000 in fiscal
60		-	2.19year 2029.
61		-	34,274,00032,940,0002.20Subd. 4.Legislative Coordinating Commission
62		-	2.21The base for this appropriation is $34,283,000
63		-	2.22in fiscal year 2028 and $34,284,000 in fiscal
64		-	2.23year 2029.
65		-	2.24Legislative Auditor. $12,654,000 the first
66		-	2.25year and $13,147,000 the second year are for
67		-	2.26the Office of the Legislative Auditor.
68		-	2.27Revisor of Statutes. $9,388,000 the first year
69		-	2.28and $9,769,000 the second year are for the
70		-	2.29Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
71		-	2.30Legislative Reference Library. $2,278,000
72		-	2.31the first year and $2,369,000 the second year
73		-	2.32are for the Legislative Reference Library.
74		-	2Article 1 Sec. 2.
75		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 3.1Legislative Budget Office. $2,800,000 the
76		-	3.2first year and $2,965,000 the second year are
77		-	3.3for the Legislative Budget Office.
	35	+	Authored by Klevorn03/24/2025
	36	+	The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy 2.1 Ending June 30
	37	+	20272.2 2026
	38	+	2.3Sec. 2. LEGISLATURE
	39	+	123,093,000$123,093,000$2.4Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
	40	+	2.5The amounts that may be spent for each
	41	+	2.6purpose are specified in the following
	42	+	2.7subdivisions.
	43	+	43,845,00043,845,0002.8Subd. 2.Senate
	44	+	48,558,00048,558,0002.9Subd. 3.House of Representatives
	45	+	30,690,00030,690,0002.10Subd. 4.Legislative Coordinating Commission
	46	+	2.11Legislative Auditor. $11,526,000 the first
	47	+	2.12year and $11,526,000 the second year are for
	48	+	2.13the Office of the Legislative Auditor.
	49	+	2.14Revisor of Statutes. $8,714,000 the first year
	50	+	2.15and $8,714,000 the second year are for the
	51	+	2.16Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
	52	+	2.17Legislative Reference Library. $2,184,000
	53	+	2.18the first year and $2,184,000 the second year
	54	+	2.19are for the Legislative Reference Library.
	55	+	2.20Legislative Budget Office. $1,905,000 the
	56	+	2.21first year and $1,905,000 the second year are
	57	+	2.22for the Legislative Budget Office.
78	58		9,231,000$9,231,000$
79		-	3.4Sec. 3. GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT
80		-	3.5GOVERNOR
81		-	3.6(a) $19,000 each year is for necessary
82		-	3.7expenses in the normal performance of the
83		-	3.8governor's and lieutenant governor's duties for
84		-	3.9which no other reimbursement is provided.
85		-	3.10(b) By September 1 of each year, the
86		-	3.11commissioner of management and budget shall
87		-	3.12report to the chairs and ranking minority
88		-	3.13members of the legislative committees with
89		-	3.14jurisdiction over state government finance any
90		-	3.15personnel costs incurred by the Offices of the
91		-	3.16Governor and Lieutenant Governor that were
92		-	3.17supported by appropriations to other agencies
93		-	3.18during the previous fiscal year. The Office of
94		-	3.19the Governor shall inform the chairs and
95		-	3.20ranking minority members of the committees
96		-	3.21before initiating any interagency agreements.
97		-	16,101,000$15,497,000$3.22Sec. 4. STATE AUDITOR
98		-	3.23The base for this appropriation is $16,034,000
99		-	3.24in fiscal year 2028 and $16,064,000 in fiscal
100		-	3.25year 2029.
101		-	48,237,000$48,854,000$3.26Sec. 5. ATTORNEY GENERAL
102		-	3.27The general fund base for this appropriation
103		-	3.28is $44,821,000 in fiscal year 2028 and
104		-	3.29$44,462,000 in fiscal year 2029.
105		-	3.30 Appropriations by Fund
106		-	20273.31 2026
107		-	44,821,00045,438,0003.32General
108		-	3,021,0003,021,000
109		-	3.33State Government
110		-	3.34Special Revenue
111		-	3Article 1 Sec. 5.
112		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 145,000145,0004.1Environmental
113		-	250,000250,0004.2Remediation
114		-	13,004,000$13,120,000$4.3Sec. 6. SECRETARY OF STATE
115		-	4.4The base for this appropriation is $12,934,000
116		-	4.5in fiscal year 2028 and $13,004,000 in fiscal
117		-	4.6year 2029.
118		-	139,000$139,000$4.7Sec. 7. STATE BOARD OF INVESTMENT
119		-	11,709,000$11,110,000$4.8Sec. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
120		-	4.9 Appropriations by Fund
121		-	20274.10 2026
122		-	715,000705,0004.11General
	59	+	2.23Sec. 3. GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT
	60	+	2.24GOVERNOR
	61	+	2.25(a) This appropriation is to fund the Office of
	62	+	2.26the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
	63	+	2.27(b) $19,000 each year is for necessary
	64	+	2.28expenses in the normal performance of the
	65	+	2.29governor's and lieutenant governor's duties for
	66	+	2.30which no other reimbursement is provided.
	67	+	2.31(c) By September 1 of each year, the
	68	+	2.32commissioner of management and budget shall
	69	+	2Article 1 Sec. 3.
	70	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 3.1report to the chairs and ranking minority
	71	+	3.2members of the legislative committees with
	72	+	3.3jurisdiction over state government finance any
	73	+	3.4personnel costs incurred by the Offices of the
	74	+	3.5Governor and Lieutenant Governor that were
	75	+	3.6supported by appropriations to other agencies
	76	+	3.7during the previous fiscal year. The Office of
	77	+	3.8the Governor shall inform the chairs and
	78	+	3.9ranking minority members of the committees
	79	+	3.10before initiating any interagency agreements.
	80	+	14,734,000$14,493,000$3.11Sec. 4. STATE AUDITOR
	81	+	47,398,000$46,919,000$3.12Sec. 5. ATTORNEY GENERAL
	82	+	3.13 Appropriations by Fund
	83	+	20273.14 2026
	84	+	44,482,00044,003,0003.15General
	85	+	2,521,0002,521,000
	86	+	3.16State Government
	87	+	3.17Special Revenue
	88	+	145,000145,0003.18Environmental
	89	+	250,000250,0003.19Remediation
	90	+	3.20The general fund base for this appropriation
	91	+	3.21is $44,482,000 in fiscal year 2028 and
	92	+	3.22$44,123,000 in fiscal year 2029.
	93	+	12,918,000$13,038,000$3.23Sec. 6. SECRETARY OF STATE
	94	+	3.24 Appropriations by Fund
	95	+	20273.25 2026
	96	+	12,841,00012,961,0003.26General
	97	+	77,00077,000
	98	+	3.27Family and Medical
	99	+	3.28Benefit Insurance
	100	+	3.29The general fund base for this appropriation
	101	+	3.30is $12,771,000 in fiscal year 2028 and
	102	+	3.31$12,841,000 in fiscal year 2029.
	103	+	4,278,000$1,819,000$
	104	+	3.32Sec. 7. CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC
	105	+	3.33DISCLOSURE BOARD
	106	+	3Article 1 Sec. 7.
	107	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 4.1The base for this appropriation is $1,846,000
	108	+	4.2in fiscal year 2028 and $4,278,000 in fiscal
	109	+	4.3year 2029.
	110	+	139,000$139,000$4.4Sec. 8. STATE BOARD OF INVESTMENT
	111	+	11,709,000$11,110,000$4.5Sec. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
	112	+	4.6 Appropriations by Fund
	113	+	20274.7 2026
	114	+	715,000705,0004.8General
123	115		10,994,00010,405,000
124		-	4.12Workers'
125		-	4.13Compensation
126		-	10,172,000$10,153,000$
127		-	4.14Sec. 9. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
128		-	4.15SERVICES
129		-	4.16The base for this appropriation is $10,222,000
130		-	4.17in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year
131		-	4.18thereafter.
132		-	4.19During the biennium ending June 30, 2027,
133		-	4.20the Department of Information Technology
134		-	4.21Services must not charge fees to a public
135		-	4.22noncommercial educational television
136		-	4.23broadcast station eligible for funding under
137		-	4.24Minnesota Statutes, chapter 129D, for access
138		-	4.25to the state broadcast infrastructure. If the
139		-	4.26access fees not charged to public
140		-	4.27noncommercial educational television
141		-	4.28broadcast stations total more than $400,000
142		-	4.29for the biennium, the office may charge for
143		-	4.30access fees in excess of these amounts.
144		-	4.31Sec. 10. ADMINISTRATION
145		-	36,985,000$36,976,000$4.32Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
146		-	4Article 1 Sec. 10.
147		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 5.1The amounts that may be spent for each
148		-	5.2purpose are specified in the following
149		-	5.3subdivisions.
150		-	17,075,00017,067,0005.4Subd. 2.Government and Citizen Services
151		-	5.5The general fund base for this appropriation
152		-	5.6is $17,131,000 in fiscal year 2028 and each
153		-	5.7fiscal year thereafter.
154		-	5.8Council on Developmental Disabilities.
155		-	5.9$222,000 each year is for the Council on
156		-	5.10Developmental Disabilities.
157		-	5.11State Agency Accommodation
158		-	5.12Reimbursement. $200,000 each year may be
159		-	5.13transferred to the accommodation account
160		-	5.14established in Minnesota Statutes, section
161		-	5.1516B.4805.
162		-	2,639,0002,639,0005.16Subd. 3.Strategic Management Services
163		-	17,271,00017,270,0005.17Subd. 4.Fiscal Agent
164		-	5.18The appropriations under this subdivision are
165		-	5.19to the commissioner of administration for the
166		-	5.20purposes specified.
167		-	5.21In Lieu of Rent. $12,566,000 the first year
168		-	5.22and $12,567,000 the second year are for space
169		-	5.23costs of the legislature and veterans
170		-	5.24organizations, ceremonial space, and
171		-	5.25statutorily free space.
172		-	5.26Public Television. (a) $1,550,000 each year
173		-	5.27is for matching grants for public television.
174		-	5.28(b) $250,000 each year is for public television
175		-	5.29equipment grants under Minnesota Statutes,
176		-	5.30section 129D.13.
177		-	5.31(c) $500,000 each year is for block grants to
178		-	5.32public television under Minnesota Statutes,
179		-	5.33section 129D.13. Of this amount, up to three
180		-	5Article 1 Sec. 10.
181		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 6.1percent is for the commissioner of
182		-	6.2administration to administer the grants.
183		-	6.3(d) The commissioner of administration must
184		-	6.4consider the recommendations of the
185		-	6.5Minnesota Public Television Association
186		-	6.6before allocating the amounts appropriated in
187		-	6.7paragraphs (a) and (b) for equipment or
188		-	6.8matching grants.
189		-	6.9Public Radio. (a) $1,242,000 each year is for
190		-	6.10community service grants to public
191		-	6.11educational radio stations. This appropriation
192		-	6.12may be used to disseminate emergency
193		-	6.13information in foreign languages. Any
194		-	6.14unencumbered balance does not cancel at the
195		-	6.15end of the first year and is available for the
196		-	6.16second year. The Association of Minnesota
197		-	6.17Public Educational Radio Stations may use up
198		-	6.18to four percent of this appropriation to help
199		-	6.19the organization and its member stations to
200		-	6.20better serve Minnesota's communities.
201		-	6.21(b) $142,000 each year is for equipment grants
202		-	6.22to public educational radio stations. This
203		-	6.23appropriation may be used for the repair,
204		-	6.24rental, purchase, and upgrade of equipment
205		-	6.25and software, including computer software,
206		-	6.26applications, firmware, and equipment under
207		-	6.27$500.
208		-	6.28(c) $1,020,000 each year is for equipment
209		-	6.29grants to Minnesota Public Radio, Inc.,
210		-	6.30including upgrades to Minnesota's Emergency
211		-	6.31Alert and AMBER Alert Systems.
212		-	6.32(d) The appropriations in paragraphs (a) to (c)
213		-	6.33may not be used for indirect costs claimed by
214		-	6.34an institution or governing body.
215		-	6Article 1 Sec. 10.
216		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 7.1(e) The commissioner of administration must
217		-	7.2consider the recommendations of the
218		-	7.3Association of Minnesota Public Educational
219		-	7.4Radio Stations before awarding grants under
220		-	7.5Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.14, using
221		-	7.6the appropriations in paragraphs (a) to (c). No
222		-	7.7grantee is eligible for a grant unless they are
223		-	7.8a member of the Association of Minnesota
224		-	7.9Public Educational Radio Stations on or before
225		-	7.10July 1, 2023.
226		-	7.11(f) Any unencumbered balance remaining the
227		-	7.12first year for grants to public television or
228		-	7.13public radio stations does not cancel and is
229		-	7.14available for the second year.
	116	+	4.9Workers'
	117	+	4.10Compensation
	118	+	4.11The amount for municipal boundary
	119	+	4.12adjustments is $311,000 in fiscal year 2026
	120	+	4.13and $321,000 in fiscal year 2027 and each year
	121	+	4.14thereafter.
	122	+	11,150,000$10,939,000$
	123	+	4.15Sec. 10. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
	124	+	4.16TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
	125	+	4.17Sec. 11. ADMINISTRATION
	126	+	38,181,000$37,009,000$4.18Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
	127	+	4.19The base for this appropriation is $39,266,000
	128	+	4.20in fiscal year 2028 and each thereafter.
	129	+	4.21The amounts that may be spent for each
	130	+	4.22purpose are specified in the following
	131	+	4.23subdivisions.
	132	+	18,161,00017,899,0004.24Subd. 2.Government and Citizen Services
	133	+	2,822,0002,767,0004.25Subd. 3.Strategic Management Services
	134	+	17,198,00016,343,0004.26Subd. 4.Fiscal Agent
	135	+	4.27The base for this appropriation is $18,283,000
	136	+	4.28in fiscal year 2028 and each year thereafter.
	137	+	4.29The appropriations under this subdivision are
	138	+	4.30to the commissioner of administration for the
	139	+	4.31purposes specified.
	140	+	4Article 1 Sec. 11.
	141	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 5.1In-Lieu of Rent. $12,139,000 the first year
	142	+	5.2and $12,994,000 the second year are for space
	143	+	5.3costs of the legislature and veterans
	144	+	5.4organizations, ceremonial space, and
	145	+	5.5statutorily free space.
	146	+	5.6The base for this appropriation is $14,079,000
	147	+	5.7in fiscal year 2028 and each year thereafter.
	148	+	5.8Public Television. (a) $1,550,000 each year
	149	+	5.9is for matching grants for public television.
	150	+	5.10(b) $250,000 each year is for public television
	151	+	5.11equipment grants under Minnesota Statutes,
	152	+	5.12section 129D.13.
	153	+	5.13(c) The commissioner of administration must
	154	+	5.14consider the recommendations of the
	155	+	5.15Minnesota Public Television Association
	156	+	5.16before allocating the amounts appropriated in
	157	+	5.17paragraphs (a) and (b) for equipment or
	158	+	5.18matching grants.
	159	+	5.19Public Radio. (a) $1,242,000 each year is for
	160	+	5.20community service grants to public
	161	+	5.21educational radio stations. This appropriation
	162	+	5.22may be used to disseminate emergency
	163	+	5.23information in foreign languages.
	164	+	5.24(b) $142,000 each year is for equipment grants
	165	+	5.25to public educational radio stations. This
	166	+	5.26appropriation may be used for the repair,
	167	+	5.27rental, and purchase of equipment including
	168	+	5.28equipment under $500.
	169	+	5.29(c) $1,020,000 each year is for equipment
	170	+	5.30grants to Minnesota Public Radio, Inc.,
	171	+	5.31including upgrades to Minnesota's Emergency
	172	+	5.32Alert and AMBER Alert Systems.
	173	+	5Article 1 Sec. 11.
	174	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 6.1(d) The appropriations in paragraphs (a) to (c)
	175	+	6.2may not be used for indirect costs claimed by
	176	+	6.3an institution or governing body.
	177	+	6.4(e) The commissioner of administration must
	178	+	6.5consider the recommendations of the
	179	+	6.6Association of Minnesota Public Educational
	180	+	6.7Radio Stations before awarding grants under
	181	+	6.8Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.14, using
	182	+	6.9the appropriations in paragraphs (a) and (b).
	183	+	6.10No grantee is eligible for a grant unless they
	184	+	6.11are a member of the Association of Minnesota
	185	+	6.12Public Educational Radio Stations on or before
	186	+	6.13July 1, 2025.
	187	+	6.14(f) Any unencumbered balance remaining the
	188	+	6.15first year for grants to public television or
	189	+	6.16public radio stations does not cancel and is
	190	+	6.17available for the second year.
230	191		472,000$464,000$
231		-	7.15Sec. 11. CAPITOL AREA ARCHITECTURAL
232		-	7.16AND PLANNING BOARD
233		-	52,181,000$52,181,000$
234		-	7.17Sec. 12. MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND
235		-	7.18BUDGET
236		-	7.19The general fund base for this appropriation
237		-	7.20is $52,206,000 in fiscal year 2028 and each
238		-	7.21fiscal year thereafter.
239		-	7.22Sec. 13. REVENUE
240		-	213,918,000$216,916,000$7.23Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
241		-	7.24 Appropriations by Fund
242		-	20277.25 2026
243		-	209,658,000212,656,0007.26General
244		-	1,760,0001,760,0007.27Health Care Access
	192	+	6.18Sec. 12. CAPITOL AREA ARCHITECTURAL
	193	+	6.19AND PLANNING BOARD
	194	+	54,247,000$52,904,000$
	195	+	6.20Sec. 13. MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND
	196	+	6.21BUDGET
	197	+	6.22 Appropriations by Fund
	198	+	20276.23 2026
	199	+	53,902,00052,559,0006.24General
	200	+	300,000300,000
	201	+	6.25Opiate Epidemic
	202	+	6.26Response
	203	+	45,00045,000
	204	+	6.27Family and Medical
	205	+	6.28Benefit Insurance
	206	+	6.29Sec. 14. REVENUE
	207	+	218,955,000$216,825,000$6.30Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
	208	+	6.31 Appropriations by Fund
	209	+	20276.32 2026
	210	+	214,695,000212,565,0006.33General
	211	+	1,760,0001,760,0006.34Health Care Access
	212	+	6Article 1 Sec. 14.
	213	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 2,195,0002,195,000
	214	+	7.1Highway User Tax
	215	+	7.2Distribution
	216	+	305,000305,0007.3Environmental
	217	+	7.4The general fund base for this appropriation
	218	+	7.5is $214,645,000 in fiscal year 2028 and each
	219	+	7.6year thereafter.
	220	+	182,435,000181,040,0007.7Subd. 2.Tax System Management
	221	+	7.8 Appropriations by Fund
	222	+	178,175,000176,780,0007.9General
	223	+	1,760,0001,760,0007.10Health Care Access
245	224		2,195,0002,195,000
246		-	7.28Highway User Tax
247		-	7.29Distribution
248		-	305,000305,0007.30Environmental
249		-	7.31The general fund base for this appropriation
250		-	7.32is $209,657,000 in fiscal year 2028 and
251		-	7.33$209,558,000 in fiscal year 2029.
252		-	179,013,000181,937,0007.34Subd. 2.Tax System Management
253		-	7Article 1 Sec. 13.
254		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 8.1 Appropriations by Fund
255		-	174,753,000177,677,0008.2General
256		-	1,760,0001,760,0008.3Health Care Access
257		-	2,195,0002,195,000
258		-	8.4Highway User Tax
259		-	8.5Distribution
260		-	305,000305,0008.6Environmental
261		-	8.7Taxpayer Assistance and Tax Credit
262		-	8.8Outreach Grants. (a) $1,750,000 each year
263		-	8.9is for taxpayer assistance grants under
264		-	8.10Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.21,
265		-	8.11subdivision 3. The unencumbered balance in
266		-	8.12the first year does not cancel but is available
267		-	8.13for the second year.
268		-	8.14(b) $1,000,000 each year is for tax credit
269		-	8.15outreach grants under Minnesota Statutes,
270		-	8.16section 270C.21, subdivision 4.
271		-	34,905,00034,979,0008.17Subd. 3.Debt Collection Management
272		-	6,334,000$6,334,000$8.18Sec. 14. GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD
273		-	8.19These appropriations are from the lawful
274		-	8.20gambling regulation account in the special
275		-	8.21revenue fund.
276		-	954,000$954,000$8.22Sec. 15. RACING COMMISSION
277		-	8.23These appropriations are from the racing and
278		-	8.24card playing regulation accounts in the special
279		-	8.25revenue fund.
280		-	8.26Sec. 16. STATE LOTTERY
281		-	8.27Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
282		-	8.28349A.10, subdivision 3, the State Lottery's
283		-	8.29operating budget must not exceed $45,000,000
284		-	8.30in fiscal year 2026 and $45,000,000 in fiscal
285		-	8.31year 2027.
286		-	411,000$401,000$8.32Sec. 17. AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION
	225	+	7.11Highway User Tax
	226	+	7.12Distribution
	227	+	305,000305,0007.13Environmental
	228	+	7.14The general fund base for this appropriation
	229	+	7.15is $178,125,000 in fiscal year 2028 and each
	230	+	7.16year thereafter.
	231	+	7.17Taxpayer Assistance and Tax Credit
	232	+	7.18Outreach Grants. (a) $1,750,000 each year
	233	+	7.19is for taxpayer assistance grants under
	234	+	7.20Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.21,
	235	+	7.21subdivision 3. The unencumbered balance in
	236	+	7.22the first year does not cancel but is available
	237	+	7.23for the second year.
	238	+	7.24(b) $1,000,000 each year is for tax credit
	239	+	7.25outreach grants under Minnesota Statutes,
	240	+	7.26section 270C.21, subdivision 4.
	241	+	36,520,00035,785,0007.27Subd. 3.Debt Collection Management
	242	+	6,334,000$6,334,000$7.28Sec. 15. GAMBLING CONTROL
	243	+	7.29These appropriations are from the lawful
	244	+	7.30gambling regulation account in the special
	245	+	7.31revenue fund.
	246	+	954,000$954,000$7.32Sec. 16. RACING COMMISSION
	247	+	7Article 1 Sec. 16.
	248	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 8.1These appropriations are from the racing and
	249	+	8.2card playing regulation accounts in the special
	250	+	8.3revenue fund.
	251	+	515,000$507,000$
	252	+	8.4Sec. 17. COUNCIL ON LGBTQIA2S+
	253	+	8.5MINNESOTANS
	254	+	8.6Sec. 18. STATE LOTTERY
	255	+	8.7Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
	256	+	8.8349A.10, subdivision 3, the State Lottery's
	257	+	8.9operating budget must not exceed $59,000,000
	258	+	8.10in fiscal year 2026 and $59,000,000 in fiscal
	259	+	8.11year 2027.
	260	+	411,000$401,000$8.12Sec. 19. AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION
287	261		840,000$828,000$
288		-	8.33Sec. 18. COUNCIL FOR MINNESOTANS OF
289		-	8.34AFRICAN HERITAGE
290		-	8Article 1 Sec. 18.
291		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 705,000$693,000$9.1Sec. 19. COUNCIL ON LATINO AFFAIRS
	262	+	8.13Sec. 20. COUNCIL FOR MINNESOTANS OF
	263	+	8.14AFRICAN HERITAGE
	264	+	705,000$693,000$8.15Sec. 21. COUNCIL ON LATINO AFFAIRS
292	265		665,000$655,000$
293		-	9.2Sec. 20. COUNCIL ON ASIAN-PACIFIC
294		-	9.3MINNESOTANS
295		-	1,402,000$1,381,000$9.4Sec. 21. INDIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL
296		-	615,000$607,000$
297		-	9.5Sec. 22. COUNCIL ON LGBTQIA2S+
298		-	9.6MINNESOTANS
299		-	9.7Sec. 23. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL
300		-	9.8SOCIETY
301		-	27,126,000$26,813,000$9.9Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
	266	+	8.16Sec. 22. COUNCIL ON ASIAN-PACIFIC
	267	+	8.17MINNESOTANS
	268	+	1,402,000$1,381,000$8.18Sec. 23. INDIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL
	269	+	8.19Sec. 24. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL
	270	+	8.20SOCIETY
	271	+	27,076,000$26,763,000$8.21Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
	272	+	8.22The amounts that may be spent for each
	273	+	8.23purpose are specified in the following
	274	+	8.24subdivisions.
	275	+	26,755,00026,442,0008.25Subd. 2.Operations and Programs
	276	+	8.26Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
	277	+	8.27138.668, the Minnesota Historical Society may
	278	+	8.28not charge a fee for its general tours at the
	279	+	8.29Capitol, but may charge fees for special
	280	+	8.30programs other than general tours.
	281	+	321,000321,0008.31Subd. 3.Fiscal Agent
	282	+	39,00039,0008.32(a) Global Minnesota
	283	+	17,00017,0008.33(b) Minnesota Air National Guard Museum
	284	+	8Article 1 Sec. 24.
	285	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 100,000100,0009.1(c) Hockey Hall of Fame
	286	+	115,000115,0009.2(d) Farmamerica
	287	+	50,00050,0009.3(e) Minnesota Military Museum
	288	+	9.4Any unencumbered balance remaining in this
	289	+	9.5subdivision the first year does not cancel but
	290	+	9.6is available for the second year of the
	291	+	9.7biennium.
	292	+	9.8Sec. 25. BOARD OF THE ARTS
	293	+	7,808,000$7,798,000$9.9Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
302	294		9.10The amounts that may be spent for each
303	295		9.11purpose are specified in the following
304	296		9.12subdivisions.
305		-	26,755,00026,442,0009.13Subd. 2.Operations and Programs
306		-	9.14Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
307		-	9.15138.668, the Minnesota Historical Society may
308		-	9.16not charge a fee for its general tours at the
309		-	9.17Capitol, but may charge fees for special
310		-	9.18programs other than general tours.
311		-	371,000371,0009.19Subd. 3.Fiscal Agent
312		-	39,00039,0009.20(a) Global Minnesota
313		-	17,00017,0009.21(b) Minnesota Air National Guard Museum
314		-	100,000100,0009.22(c) Hockey Hall of Fame
315		-	165,000165,0009.23(d) Farmamerica
316		-	50,00050,0009.24(e) Minnesota Military Museum
317		-	9.25Any unencumbered balance remaining in this
318		-	9.26subdivision the first year does not cancel but
319		-	9.27is available for the second year of the
320		-	9.28biennium.
321		-	9.29Sec. 24. BOARD OF THE ARTS
322		-	7,808,000$7,798,000$9.30Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
323		-	9Article 1 Sec. 24.
324		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 10.1The amounts that may be spent for each
325		-	10.2purpose are specified in the following
326		-	10.3subdivisions.
327		-	869,000859,00010.4Subd. 2.Operations and Services
328		-	4,800,0004,800,00010.5Subd. 3.Grants Program
329		-	2,139,0002,139,00010.6Subd. 4.Regional Arts Councils
330		-	10.7Any unencumbered balance remaining in this
331		-	10.8section the first year does not cancel, but is
332		-	10.9available for the second year.
333		-	10.10Money appropriated in this section and
334		-	10.11distributed as grants may only be spent on
335		-	10.12projects located in Minnesota. A recipient of
336		-	10.13a grant funded by an appropriation in this
337		-	10.14section must not use more than ten percent of
338		-	10.15the total grant for costs related to travel outside
339		-	10.16the state of Minnesota.
	297	+	869,000859,0009.13Subd. 2.Operations and Services
	298	+	4,800,0004,800,0009.14Subd. 3.Grants Program
	299	+	2,139,0002,139,0009.15Subd. 4.Regional Arts Councils
	300	+	9.16Any unencumbered balance remaining in this
	301	+	9.17section the first year does not cancel, but is
	302	+	9.18available for the second year.
	303	+	9.19Money appropriated in this section and
	304	+	9.20distributed as grants may only be spent on
	305	+	9.21projects located in Minnesota. A recipient of
	306	+	9.22a grant funded by an appropriation in this
	307	+	9.23section must not use more than ten percent of
	308	+	9.24the total grant for costs related to travel outside
	309	+	9.25the state of Minnesota.
340	310		970,000$970,000$
341		-	10.17Sec. 25. MINNESOTA HUMANITIES
342		-	10.18CENTER
343		-	10.19$500,000 each year is for Healthy Eating, Here
344		-	10.20at Home grants under Minnesota Statutes,
345		-	10.21section 138.912. No more than three percent
346		-	10.22of the appropriation may be used for the
347		-	10.23nonprofit administration of the program.
348		-	887,000$873,000$10.24Sec. 26. BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
	311	+	9.26Sec. 26. MINNESOTA HUMANITIES
	312	+	9.27CENTER
	313	+	889,000$875,000$9.28Sec. 27. BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
349	314		943,000$928,000$
350		-	10.25Sec. 27. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE,
351		-	10.26ENGINEERING, LAND SURVEYING,
352		-	10.27LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE,
353		-	10.28GEOSCIENCE, AND INTERIOR DESIGN
354		-	3,711,000$3,654,000$
355		-	10.29Sec. 28. BOARD OF COSMETOLOGIST
356		-	10.30EXAMINERS
357		-	466,000$459,000$10.31Sec. 29. BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
358		-	-0-$55,000$
359		-	10.32Sec. 30. CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND
360		-	10.33FAMILIES.
361		-	10Article 1 Sec. 30.
362		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 11.1$55,000 the first year is to integrate the transit
363		-	11.2assistance program into the MNbenefits web
364		-	11.3portal under article 2, section 20.
	315	+	9.29Sec. 28. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE
	316	+	9.30ENGINEERING, LAND SURVEYING,
	317	+	9.31LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE,
	318	+	9.32GEOSCIENCE, AND INTERIOR DESIGN
	319	+	9Article 1 Sec. 28.
	320	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 3,716,000$3,659,000$
	321	+	10.1Sec. 29. BOARD OF COSMETOLOGIST
	322	+	10.2EXAMINERS
	323	+	466,000$459,000$10.3Sec. 30. BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
365	324		500,000$2,000,000$
366		-	11.4Sec. 31. GENERAL CONTINGENT
367		-	11.5ACCOUNTS
368		-	11.6 Appropriations by Fund
369		-	202711.7 2026
370		-	-0-1,500,00011.8General
	325	+	10.4Sec. 31. GENERAL CONTINGENT
	326	+	10.5ACCOUNTS
	327	+	10.6 Appropriations by Fund
	328	+	202710.7 2026
	329	+	-0-1,500,00010.8General
371	330		400,000400,000
372		-	11.9State Government
373		-	11.10Special Revenue
	331	+	10.9State Government
	332	+	10.10Special Revenue
374	333		100,000100,000
375		-	11.11Workers'
376		-	11.12Compensation
377		-	11.13(a) The general fund base for this
378		-	11.14appropriation is $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2028
379		-	11.15and each even-numbered fiscal year thereafter.
380		-	11.16The base is $0 for fiscal year 2029 and each
381		-	11.17odd-numbered fiscal year thereafter.
382		-	11.18(b) The appropriations in this section may only
383		-	11.19be spent with the approval of the governor
384		-	11.20after consultation with the Legislative
385		-	11.21Advisory Commission pursuant to Minnesota
386		-	11.22Statutes, section 3.30.
387		-	11.23(c) If an appropriation in this section for either
388		-	11.24year is insufficient, the appropriation for the
389		-	11.25other year is available for it.
390		-	161,000$161,000$11.26Sec. 32. TORT CLAIMS
391		-	11.27These appropriations are to be spent by the
392		-	11.28commissioner of management and budget
393		-	11.29according to Minnesota Statutes, section
394		-	11.303.736, subdivision 7. If an appropriation in
395		-	11.31this section for either year is insufficient, the
396		-	11.32appropriation for the other year is available
397		-	11.33for it.
398		-	11.34Sec. 33. MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT
399		-	11.35SYSTEM
400		-	11Article 1 Sec. 33.
401		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 15,154,000$15,064,000$12.1Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
402		-	12.2The amounts that may be spent for each
403		-	12.3purpose are specified in the following
404		-	12.4subdivisions.
405		-	9,154,0009,064,000
406		-	12.5Subd. 2.Combined Legislators and
407		-	12.6Constitutional Officers Retirement Plan
408		-	12.7Under Minnesota Statutes, sections 3A.03,
409		-	12.8subdivision 2; 3A.04, subdivisions 3 and 4;
410		-	12.9and 3A.115.
411		-	6,000,0006,000,00012.10Subd. 3.Judges Retirement Plan
412		-	12.11The appropriations for this subdivision are for
413		-	12.12transfer to the judges retirement fund under
414		-	12.13Minnesota Statutes, section 490.123. This
415		-	12.14transfer continues each fiscal year until the
416		-	12.15judges retirement plan reaches 100 percent
417		-	12.16funding as determined by an actuarial
418		-	12.17valuation prepared according to Minnesota
419		-	12.18Statutes, section 356.214.
	334	+	10.11Workers'
	335	+	10.12Compensation
	336	+	10.13(a) The general fund base for this
	337	+	10.14appropriation is $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2026
	338	+	10.15and each even-numbered fiscal year thereafter.
	339	+	10.16The base is $0 for fiscal year 2027 and each
	340	+	10.17odd-numbered fiscal year thereafter.
	341	+	10.18(b) The appropriations in this section may only
	342	+	10.19be spent with the approval of the governor
	343	+	10.20after consultation with the Legislative
	344	+	10.21Advisory Commission pursuant to Minnesota
	345	+	10.22Statutes, section 3.30.
	346	+	10.23(c) If an appropriation in this section for either
	347	+	10.24year is insufficient, the appropriation for the
	348	+	10.25other year is available for it.
	349	+	10.26(d) If a contingent account appropriation is
	350	+	10.27made in one fiscal year, it should be
	351	+	10.28considered a biennial appropriation.
	352	+	161,000$161,000$10.29Sec. 32. TORT CLAIMS
	353	+	10.30These appropriations are to be spent by the
	354	+	10.31commissioner of management and budget
	355	+	10.32according to Minnesota Statutes, section
	356	+	10.333.736, subdivision 7. If the appropriation for
	357	+	10.34either year is insufficient, the appropriation
	358	+	10.35for the other year is available for it.
	359	+	10Article 1 Sec. 32.
	360	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 11.1Sec. 33. MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT
	361	+	11.2SYSTEM
	362	+	14,783,000$14,696,000$11.3Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation
	363	+	11.4The amounts that may be spent for each
	364	+	11.5purpose are specified in the following
	365	+	11.6subdivisions.
	366	+	8,783,0008,696,000
	367	+	11.7Subd. 2.Combined Legislators and
	368	+	11.8Constitutional Officers Retirement Plan
	369	+	11.9Under Minnesota Statutes, sections 3A.03,
	370	+	11.10subdivision 2; 3A.04, subdivisions 3 and 4;
	371	+	11.11and 3A.115.
	372	+	6,000,0006,000,00011.12Subd. 3.Judges Retirement Plan
	373	+	11.13For transfer to the judges retirement fund
	374	+	11.14under Minnesota Statutes, section 490.123.
	375	+	11.15This transfer continues each fiscal year until
	376	+	11.16the judges retirement plan reaches 100 percent
	377	+	11.17funding as determined by an actuarial
	378	+	11.18valuation prepared according to Minnesota
	379	+	11.19Statutes, section 356.214.
420	380		25,000,000$25,000,000$
421		-	12.~~19Sec~~. 34. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
422		-	12.~~20ASSOCIATION~~
423		-	12.21(a) $9,000,000 each year is for direct state aid
424		-	12.~~22to~~ the public employees police and fire
425		-	12.~~23retirement~~ plan authorized under Minnesota
426		-	12.~~24Statutes~~, section 353.65, subdivision 3b.
427		-	12.25(b) State payments from the general fund to
428		-	12.~~26the~~ Public Employees Retirement Association
429		-	12.~~27on~~ behalf of the former MERF division
430		-	12.~~28account~~ are $16,000,000 on September 15,
431		-	12.~~292026~~, and $16,000,000 on September 15,
432		-	12.~~302027~~. These amounts are estimated to be
433		-	12.~~31needed~~ under Minnesota Statutes, section
434		-	12.~~32353~~.505.
435		-	~~29,831,000~~$~~29,831,000$~~
436		-	~~12.33Sec. 35.~~ ~~TEACHERS RETIREMENT~~
437		-	12.~~34ASSOCIATION~~
438		-	12~~Article 1 Sec. 35.~~
439		-	~~REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 13~~.~~1The~~ amounts estimated to be needed are as
440		-	13.~~2follows.~~
441		-	13.~~3Special~~ Direct State Aid. $27,331,000 each
442		-	13.~~4year~~ is for special direct state aid authorized
443		-	13.~~5under~~ Minnesota Statutes, section 354.436.
444		-	13.~~6Special~~ Direct State Matching Aid.
445		-	13.7$2,500,000 each year is for special direct state
446		-	13.~~8matching~~ aid authorized under Minnesota
447		-	13.~~9Statutes~~, section 354.435.
	381	+	11.20Sec. 34. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
	382	+	11.21ASSOCIATION
	383	+	11.22(a) $9,000,000 each year is for direct state aid
	384	+	11.23to the public employees police and fire
	385	+	11.24retirement plan authorized under Minnesota
	386	+	11.25Statutes, section 353.65, subdivision 3b.
	387	+	11.26(b) State payments from the general fund to
	388	+	11.27the Public Employees Retirement Association
	389	+	11.28on behalf of the former MERF division
	390	+	11.29account are $16,000,000 on September 15,
	391	+	11.302026, and $16,000,000 on September 15,
	392	+	11.312027. These amounts are estimated to be
	393	+	11.32needed under Minnesota Statutes, section
	394	+	11.33353.505.
	395	+	11Article 1 Sec. 34.
	396	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 29,831,000$29,831,000$
	397	+	12.1Sec. 35. TEACHERS RETIREMENT
	398	+	12.2ASSOCIATION
	399	+	12.3The amounts estimated to be needed are as
	400	+	12.4follows:
	401	+	12.5Special Direct State Aid. $27,331,000 each
	402	+	12.6year is for special direct state aid authorized
	403	+	12.7under Minnesota Statutes, section 354.436.
	404	+	12.8Special Direct State Matching Aid.
	405	+	12.9$2,500,000 each year is for special direct state
	406	+	12.10matching aid authorized under Minnesota
	407	+	12.11Statutes, section 354.435.
448	408		14,827,000$14,827,000$
449		-	13.10Sec. 36. ST. PAUL TEACHERS RETIREMENT
450		-	13.11FUND
451		-	13.12The amounts estimated to be needed for
452		-	13.13special direct state aid to the first class city
453		-	13.14teachers retirement fund association authorized
454		-	13.15under Minnesota Statutes, section 354A.12,
455		-	13.16subdivisions 3a and 3c.
456		-	13.17Sec. 37. Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 11, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
457		-	19,943,00039,928,00013.18Subd. 2.Government and Citizen Services
458		-	13.19The base for this appropriation is $17,268,000
459		-	13.20in fiscal year 2026 and $17,280,000 in fiscal
460		-	13.21year 2027.
461		-	13.22Council on Developmental Disabilities.
462		-	13.23$222,000 each year is for the Council on
463		-	13.24Developmental Disabilities.
464		-	13.25State Agency Accommodation
465		-	13.26Reimbursement. $200,000 each year may be
466		-	13.27transferred to the accommodation account
467		-	13.28established in Minnesota Statutes, section
468		-	13.2916B.4805.
469		-	13.30Disparity Study. $500,000 the first year and
470		-	13.31$1,000,000 the second year are to conduct a
471		-	13.32study on disparities in state procurement. This
472		-	13.33is a onetime appropriation.
473		-	13Article 1 Sec. 37.
474		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 14.1Grants Administration Oversight.
475		-	14.2$2,411,000 the first year and $1,782,000 the
476		-	14.3second year are for grants administration
477		-	14.4oversight. The base for this appropriation in
478		-	14.5fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter is
479		-	14.6$1,581,000.
480		-	14.7$735,000 the first year and $201,000 the
481		-	14.8second year are for a study to develop a road
482		-	14.9map on the need for an enterprise grants
483		-	14.10management system and to implement the
484		-	14.11study's recommendation. This is a onetime
485		-	14.12appropriation.
486		-	14.13Risk Management Fund Property
487		-	14.14Self-Insurance. $12,500,000 the first year is
488		-	14.15for transfer to the risk management fund under
489		-	14.16Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.85. This is a
490		-	14.17onetime appropriation.
491		-	14.18Office of Enterprise Translations.
492		-	14.19$1,306,000 the first year and $1,159,000 the
493		-	14.20second year are to establish the Office of
494		-	14.21Enterprise Translations. $250,000 each year
495		-	14.22may be transferred to the language access
496		-	14.23service account established in Minnesota
497		-	14.24Statutes, section 16B.373.
498		-	14.25Capitol Mall Design Framework
499		-	14.26Implementation. $5,000,000 the first year is
500		-	14.27to implement the updated Capitol Mall Design
501		-	14.28Framework, prioritizing the framework plans
502		-	14.29identified in article 2, section 124. This
503		-	14.30appropriation is available until December 31,
504		-	14.312024 June 30, 2026.
505		-	14.32Parking Fund. $3,255,000 the first year and
506		-	14.33$1,085,000 the second year are for a transfer
507		-	14.34to the state parking account to maintain the
508		-	14Article 1 Sec. 37.
509		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 15.1operations of the parking and transit program
510		-	15.2on the Capitol complex. These are onetime
511		-	15.3transfers.
512		-	15.4Procurement; Environmental Analysis and
513		-	15.5Task Force. $522,000 the first year and
514		-	15.6$367,000 the second year are to implement
515		-	15.7the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section
516		-	15.816B.312.
517		-	15.9Center for Rural Policy and Development.
518		-	15.10$100,000 the first year is for a grant to the
519		-	15.11Center for Rural Policy and Development.
520		-	15.12 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective retroactively from July 1, 2024.
521		-	15.13Sec. 38. Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 47, is amended to read:
522		-	15.14Sec. 47. ST. ANTHONY FALLS STUDY.
523		-	15.15 $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the Board of
524		-	15.16Regents of the University of Minnesota for a geophysical study and hazard assessment of
525		-	15.17the St. Anthony Falls area and St. Anthony Falls cutoff wall. The study must include a
526		-	15.18field-based investigation of the cutoff wall and other subsurface structures, modeling of the
527		-	15.19surrounding area, examination of public safety and infrastructure risks posed by potential
528		-	15.20failure of the cutoff wall or surrounding area, and emergency response plan for identified
529		-	15.21risks. By conducting this study, the Board of Regents does not consent to accepting liability
530		-	15.22for the current condition or risks posed by a potential failure of the cutoff wall. By July 1,
531		-	15.232025 2026, the Board of Regents must submit a report to the legislative committees with
532		-	15.24jurisdiction over state and local government policy and finance. This appropriation is
533		-	15.25available until June 30, 2025 2026.
534		-	15.26 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
535		-	15.27Sec. 39. Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 67, section 6, is amended to read:
536		-	15.28Sec. 6. COMMISSIONER OF MANAGEMENT
537		-	15.29AND BUDGET
538		-	15.30 Appropriations by Fund
539		-	202515.31 2024
540		-	15Article 1 Sec. 39.
541		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT (232,000)-0-16.1General
542		-	100,000-0-16.2Health Care Access
543		-	16.3(a) Insulin safety net program. $100,000 in
544		-	16.4fiscal year 2025 is from the health care access
545		-	16.5fund for the insulin safety net program in
546		-	16.6Minnesota Statutes, section 151.74.
547		-	16.7(b) Transfer. The commissioner must transfer
548		-	16.8from the health care access fund to the insulin
549		-	16.9safety net program repayment account in the
550		-	16.10special revenue fund the amount certified by
551		-	16.11the commissioner of administration under
552		-	16.12Minnesota Statutes, section 151.741,
553		-	16.13subdivision 5, paragraph (b), estimated to be
554		-	16.14$100,000 in fiscal year 2025, for
555		-	16.15reimbursement to manufacturers for insulin
556		-	16.16dispensed under the insulin safety net program
557		-	16.17in Minnesota Statutes, section 151.74. The
558		-	16.18base for this transfer is estimated to be
559		-	16.19$100,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $100,000 in
560		-	16.20fiscal year 2027.
561		-	16.21(c) Base Level Adjustment. The health care
562		-	16.22access fund base is increased by $100,000 in
563		-	16.23fiscal year 2026 and increased by $100,000 in
564		-	16.24fiscal year 2027.
565		-	16.25 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
566		-	16.26 ARTICLE 2
567		-	16.27 STATE GOVERNMENT STATUTORY PROVISIONS
568		-	16.28Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.099, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
569		-	16.29 Subd. 3.Leaders.The senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the senate
570		-	16.30and the house of representatives Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration for
571		-	16.31the house of representatives may each designate for their respective body up to five six
572		-	16.32leadership positions to receive up to 140 percent of the compensation of other members.
573		-	16Article 2 Section 1.
574		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 17.1 At the commencement of each biennial legislative session, each house of the legislature
575		-	17.2shall adopt a resolution designating its majority and minority leader.
576		-	17.3 The majority leader is the person elected by the caucus of members in each house which
577		-	17.4is its largest political affiliation. The minority leader is the person elected by the caucus
578		-	17.5which is its second largest political affiliation.
579		-	17.6 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective retroactively from January 14, 2025.
580		-	17.7 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.971, is amended by adding a subdivision to
581		-	17.8read:
582		-	17.9 Subd. 10.Implementation of audit recommendations.(a) By February 1 each year,
583		-	17.10as resources permit, the legislative auditor must submit a report to the chairs and ranking
584		-	17.11minority members of the legislative committees with fiscal jurisdiction over an entity subject
585		-	17.12to audit under this section. The report must detail whether the entity has implemented any
586		-	17.13recommendations identified by the legislative auditor during the prior five years in a financial
587		-	17.14audit, program evaluation, or special review.
588		-	17.15 (b) By July 1 each year, as resources permit, the legislative auditor must submit a report
589		-	17.16to designated legislators listing the standing committees in the senate and the house of
590		-	17.17representatives to which the legislative auditor did or did not present their reports under
591		-	17.18paragraph (a) in a public hearing. For purposes of this paragraph, "designated legislators"
592		-	17.19means the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate Committees on State
593		-	17.20Government Policy and Finance, Rules and Administration, and Finance, and the house of
594		-	17.21representatives Committees on State Government Finance and Policy, Rules and Legislative
595		-	17.22Administration, and Ways and Means.
596		-	17.23Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.98, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
597		-	17.24 Subdivision 1.Preparation; duties.(a) The head or chief administrative officer of each
598		-	17.25department or agency of the state government, including the supreme court, shall prepare
599		-	17.26a fiscal note consistent with the standards and procedures adopted under section 3.8853, at
600		-	17.27the request of the chair or ranking minority member of the standing committee to which a
601		-	17.28bill has been referred, or the chair or ranking minority member of the house of representatives
602		-	17.29Ways and Means Committee, or the chair or ranking minority member of the senate
603		-	17.30Committee on Finance.
604		-	17Article 2 Sec. 3.
605		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 18.1 (b) For purposes of this subdivision, "supreme court" includes all agencies, committees,
606		-	18.2and commissions supervised or appointed by the state supreme court or the state court
607		-	18.3administrator.
608		-	18.4 Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.98, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
609		-	18.5 Subd. 3.Distribution.A copy of the fiscal note shall be delivered to the chair or ranking
610		-	18.6minority member of the Ways and Means Committee of the house of representatives, the
611		-	18.7chair or ranking minority member of the Finance Committee of the senate, the chair and
612		-	18.8ranking minority member of the standing committee to which the bill has been referred, to
613		-	18.9the chief author of the bill, and to the commissioner of management and budget.
614		-	18.10Sec. 5. [4.048] HEALTHY AGING SUBCABINET.
615		-	18.11 Subdivision 1.Establishment.The Healthy Aging Subcabinet is established in Minnesota
616		-	18.12Management and Budget. The subcabinet is a distinct entity, separately identifiable from
617		-	18.13other state agencies and is dedicated to ensuring all people in Minnesota age with dignity
618		-	18.14and have equitable opportunities for the best possible health and well-being throughout the
619		-	18.15lifespan.
620		-	18.16 Subd. 2.Membership; chair.The subcabinet consists of the heads of the state agencies
621		-	18.17that administer policies that impact aging Minnesotans, as determined by the governor in
622		-	18.18consultation with the director appointed under subdivision 5. The director is the chair of
623		-	18.19the subcabinet.
624		-	18.20 Subd. 3.Purpose.The purpose of the subcabinet is to:
625		-	18.21 (1) assist in the design of a statewide planning process for a Minnesota Healthy Aging
626		-	18.22Plan under subdivision 10;
627		-	18.23 (2) engage public participation in creating policy solutions for identified challenges and
628		-	18.24opportunities related to aging in communities and living in one's own home;
629		-	18.25 (3) identify opportunities within state government to improve quality of life for older
630		-	18.26adults and promote healthy aging for all Minnesotans; and
631		-	18.27 (4) serve as a resource to the legislature on policies and practices that will enhance the
632		-	18.28aging experience for all Minnesotans.
633		-	18.29 Subd. 4.Duties.Led by the director, and in consultation with the Citizens' Engagement
634		-	18.30Council appointed under subdivision 6, the subcabinet must perform the following duties:
635		-	18Article 2 Sec. 5.
636		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 19.1 (1) integrate aging-related considerations into state agency planning, decision-making,
637		-	19.2and measurable outcomes for service delivery processes;
638		-	19.3 (2) promote the adoption of evidence-based approaches and policies that support healthy
639		-	19.4aging across the public and private sectors;
640		-	19.5 (3) ensure that member agencies conduct community engagement to inform strategic
641		-	19.6plans for each agency;
642		-	19.7 (4) identify federal and state funding for programs that address the negative impact of
643		-	19.8social determinants of health and well-being for Minnesotans and those that would
644		-	19.9significantly benefit from community strategies that prevent or delay disability and that
645		-	19.10enable quality-of-life outcomes throughout the lifespan;
646		-	19.11 (5) identify areas of potential savings through economic and community development
647		-	19.12and resource planning for an aging demographic;
648		-	19.13 (6) evaluate the impact on healthy aging of current aging-related initiatives in public
649		-	19.14and private sectors including housing, transit and workforce programs designed for older
650		-	19.15adults, and community health efforts in order to inform the Minnesota Healthy Aging Plan;
651		-	19.16 (7) coordinate with local and state agencies and Tribal Nations to analyze the health
652		-	19.17care delivery system for oral health, chronic and acute health conditions, and palliative and
653		-	19.18end-of-life care to identify and address access issues throughout Minnesota;
654		-	19.19 (8) in consultation with Tribal Nations, analyze the extent of family caregiving in private
655		-	19.20and public sectors to determine the need for greater support through aging policies initiated
656		-	19.21in the public and private sectors;
657		-	19.22 (9) in consultation with the ombudsman for long-term care, evaluate the oversight process
658		-	19.23of long-term care facilities, assisted living residences, and home-care agencies to ensure
659		-	19.24public safety and accountability;
660		-	19.25 (10) develop a transparency policy that tracks the use of government funding for
661		-	19.26long-term care to ensure state funding is used as intended;
662		-	19.27 (11) monitor and evaluate strategies and findings for progress reports during the planning
663		-	19.28process to be posted on the subcabinet's website; and
664		-	19.29 (12) in consultation with the ombudsman for long-term care, evaluate the need for
665		-	19.30additional long-term care services and training and recruitment of long-term care providers
666		-	19.31throughout the state.
667		-	19Article 2 Sec. 5.
668		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 20.1 Subd. 5.Director; Office of Healthy Aging; staffing; duties.(a) The governor must
669		-	20.2appoint a director to establish and lead an Office of Healthy Aging and serve as chair of the
670		-	20.3Healthy Aging Subcabinet. The director must possess a background in public health, public
671		-	20.4policy, and community engagement and possess demonstrated knowledge of older adult
672		-	20.5abilities and needed supports when living at home or in the person's community. The director
673		-	20.6may have experience working with an aging population. The director's responsibilities at a
674		-	20.7minimum are to:
675		-	20.8 (1) lead and coordinate the duties of the Healthy Aging Subcabinet;
676		-	20.9 (2) initiate and conduct a planning process to develop and adopt the Minnesota Healthy
677		-	20.10Aging Plan under subdivision 10;
678		-	20.11 (3) appoint members of, and provide support to, the Citizens' Engagement Council under
679		-	20.12subdivision 6;
680		-	20.13 (4) ensure community discussions across public and private sectors and with Tribal
681		-	20.14governments and the Indian Affairs Council to inform policy recommendations for the
682		-	20.15Minnesota Healthy Aging Plan under subdivision 10;
683		-	20.16 (5) ensure that the Minnesota Healthy Aging Plan under subdivision 10 reflects the
684		-	20.17perspectives of older adults, caregivers, health care and service providers, and advocacy
685		-	20.18organizations regarding the community development required to support older adults living
686		-	20.19at home and aging in the community;
687		-	20.20 (6) explore initiatives that enhance opportunities for an aging adult, regardless of age,
688		-	20.21income, or ability level, to live in the adult's own home and community if desired and safe;
689		-	20.22 (7) make efforts to break down silos and work across agencies to better target the state's
690		-	20.23role in addressing issues impacting aging in Minnesota communities; and
691		-	20.24 (8) establish and manage external partnerships and build relationships with communities,
692		-	20.25community leaders, and those who have direct experience with aging to ensure that all
693		-	20.26voices are represented in the work of the subcabinet, office, and Citizens' Engagement
694		-	20.27Council.
695		-	20.28 (b) The director may secure professional development and training opportunities to
696		-	20.29promote community development initiatives that address aging-related issues and support
697		-	20.30the Healthy Aging Subcabinet.
698		-	20.31 (c) The director may hire and compensate out of available funds additional staff as
699		-	20.32necessary to support the office and conduct the planning process. Staff members must
700		-	20.33possess relevant expertise and experience in areas such as aging services, policy analysis,
701		-	20Article 2 Sec. 5.
702		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 21.1community health, and community development and engagement. The director serves in
703		-	21.2the unclassified service.
704		-	21.3 Subd. 6.Citizens' Engagement Council; public engagement.(a) The director must
705		-	21.4appoint a Citizens' Engagement Council composed of 20 diverse members from different
706		-	21.5geographic regions and demographic groups, including older adults, caregivers, elder
707		-	21.6advocates, the Minnesota area agencies on aging, Tribal Nations, county agencies, nonprofit
708		-	21.7services, and business sectors. At least ten members of the council must be older adults,
709		-	21.8caregivers, or elder advocates, and these members may not otherwise represent a specific
710		-	21.9agency, service, or business sector. The purpose of the council is to:
711		-	21.10 (1) ensure the voices and perspectives of older adults are included in the recommended
712		-	21.11initiatives and policies for implementing the Minnesota Healthy Aging Plan under subdivision
713		-	21.1210;
714		-	21.13 (2) provide feedback to the subcabinet on current aging-related programs and services,
715		-	21.14identifying areas for improvements and innovations; and
716		-	21.15 (3) provide ongoing input, advice, and strategies for the planning process to engage
717		-	21.16older Minnesotans and their families.
718		-	21.17 (b) Except where otherwise provided in this section, the terms, compensation, and
719		-	21.18removal of council members is governed by section 15.059. A member participating in
720		-	21.19council activities in the ordinary course of the member's employment is not entitled to
721		-	21.20compensation from the council.
722		-	21.21 Subd. 7.Discretionary powers.The office may apply for and receive grants from public
723		-	21.22sources and private foundations, award grants, and enter into contracts subject to applicable
724		-	21.23law.
725		-	21.24 Subd. 8.Staff and administrative support.The commissioner of management and
726		-	21.25budget, in coordination with other state agencies and boards as applicable, must provide
727		-	21.26staffing and administrative support to the Healthy Aging Subcabinet, the Office of Healthy
728		-	21.27Aging, and the Citizens' Engagement Council.
729		-	21.28 Subd. 9.Public awareness.In order to promote public engagement, the Office of Healthy
730		-	21.29Aging shall maintain a website and publish annual reports about the work of the office. The
731		-	21.30office shall also share on its website ideas for how Minnesotans can become involved with
732		-	21.31and informed on aging issues. By use of this medium, the office shall gather ideas from the
733		-	21.32public on needed programs for healthy aging in the community.
734		-	21Article 2 Sec. 5.
735		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 22.1 Subd. 10.The Minnesota Healthy Aging Plan.The Office of Healthy Aging must
736		-	22.2adopt a plan entitled the Minnesota Healthy Aging Plan. A draft plan must be published no
737		-	22.3later than June 30, 2027, and a final plan must be adopted and published no later than January
738		-	22.415, 2028. The Minnesota Healthy Aging Plan shall include recommendations from the
739		-	22.5Citizens' Engagement Council and subcabinet members that support the health and well-being
740		-	22.6of older Minnesotans, their contributions, and their health care needs as follows:
741		-	22.7 (1) community-based initiatives that support living in one's own home and community
742		-	22.8if desired, regardless of age, income, or ability level, and as safely, independently, and
743		-	22.9comfortably as possible;
744		-	22.10 (2) community-based initiatives with public and private sector funding that provide older
745		-	22.11adults the choice to remain in and contribute to their communities with needed supports
746		-	22.12including access to health care and food, independent housing options, opportunities to
747		-	22.13socialize, innovative residential options for long-term care, and safe and affordable
748		-	22.14transportation;
749		-	22.15 (3) public policies that recommend systemwide improvements for safe and affordable
750		-	22.16housing options and transportation, innovative market-rate housing options, removal of
751		-	22.17employment barriers and increased opportunities for an aging workforce, outdoor recreational
752		-	22.18opportunities, broadband communications, and health care that includes mental health and
753		-	22.19oral health;
754		-	22.20 (4) public policies that address the current and future demand for home care, assisted
755		-	22.21living and skilled nursing facilities, and innovations for community-based long-term care
756		-	22.22services; workforce training, recruitment, and employment opportunities throughout
757		-	22.23Minnesota; and professional education opportunities for long-term care providers;
758		-	22.24 (5) public and private sector resource management policies that implement community
759		-	22.25health strategies to address social determinants of health and well-being;
760		-	22.26 (6) state agencies' strategic plans that drive innovations for healthy aging in communities
761		-	22.27across the lifespan;
762		-	22.28 (7) ongoing aging policy coordination and oversight within state and county agencies
763		-	22.29and in coordination with Tribal Nations, local communities, and the private sector;
764		-	22.30 (8) measures to ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the impact of healthy aging
765		-	22.31policies and programs in order to make improvements and recommend further innovations;
766		-	22.32 (9) recommendations for full implementation of the Minnesota Healthy Aging Plan that
767		-	22.33includes administration, staffing, and appropriations; and
768		-	22Article 2 Sec. 5.
769		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 23.1 (10) measures to evaluate the success and impact of the Minnesota Healthy Aging Plan.
770		-	23.2 Subd. 11.Annual report.By January 15 of each year, the office must submit a report
771		-	23.3to the governor and the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
772		-	23.4with primary jurisdiction over healthy aging policy and funding detailing the activities of
773		-	23.5the office for the preceding year with legislative recommendations for the coming year.
774		-	23.6 Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 8.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
775		-	23.7 Subdivision 1.Authority.(a) The attorney general, or any deputy, assistant, or special
776		-	23.8assistant attorney general whom the attorney general authorizes in writing, has the authority
777		-	23.9in any county of the state to subpoena and require the production of:
778		-	23.10 (1) any records of:
779		-	23.11 (i) telephone companies, cellular phone companies, and paging companies,;
780		-	23.12 (ii) subscribers of private computer networks, including Internet service providers or
781		-	23.13computer bulletin board systems,;
782		-	23.14 (iii) electric companies, gas companies, and water utilities,;
783		-	23.15 (iv) chemical suppliers,;
784		-	23.16 (v) hotels and motels,;
785		-	23.17 (vi) pawn shops,;
786		-	23.18 (vii) airlines, buses, taxis, and other entities engaged in the business of transporting
787		-	23.19people,; and
788		-	23.20 (viii) freight companies, self-service storage facilities, warehousing companies, package
789		-	23.21delivery companies, and other entities engaged in the businesses of transport, storage, or
790		-	23.22delivery, and;
791		-	23.23 (2) wage and employment records;
792		-	23.24 (3) records of the existence of safe deposit box account numbers and customer savings
793		-	23.25and checking account numbers maintained by financial institutions and safe deposit
794		-	23.26companies;
795		-	23.27 (4) insurance records related to claim settlement; and
796		-	23.28 (5) banking, credit card, and financial records, including but not limited to a safe deposit,
797		-	23.29loan and account application and agreement, signature card, statement, check, transfer,
798		-	23.30account authorization, safe deposit access record, and documentation of fraud, that belong
799		-	23Article 2 Sec. 6.
800		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 24.1to the subject of an investigation conducted pursuant to the attorney general's authority
801		-	24.2under section 256B.12, whether the record is held in the investigation subject's name or in
802		-	24.3another person's name.
803		-	24.4 (b) Subpoenas may only be issued for records that are relevant to an ongoing legitimate
804		-	24.5law enforcement investigation.
805		-	24.6 Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 11A.07, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
806		-	24.7 Subd. 4.Duties and powers.The director, at the direction of the state board, shall:
807		-	24.8 (1) plan, direct, coordinate, and execute administrative and investment functions in
808		-	24.9conformity with the policies and directives of the state board and the requirements of this
809		-	24.10chapter and of chapter 356A;
810		-	24.11 (2) prepare and submit biennial and annual budgets to the board and with the approval
811		-	24.12of the board submit the budgets to the Department of Management and Budget;
812		-	24.13 (3) employ professional and clerical staff as necessary;
813		-	24.14 (4) report to the state board on all operations under the director's control and supervision;
814		-	24.15 (5) maintain accurate and complete records of securities transactions and official
815		-	24.16activities;
816		-	24.17 (6) establish a policy, which is subject to state board approval, relating to the purchase
817		-	24.18and sale of securities on the basis of competitive offerings or bids;
818		-	24.19 (7) cause securities acquired to be kept in the custody of the commissioner of management
819		-	24.20and budget or other depositories consistent with chapter 356A, as the state board deems
820		-	24.21appropriate;
821		-	24.22 (8) prepare and file with the director of the Legislative Reference Library, by December
822		-	24.2331 of each year, a report summarizing the activities of the state board, the council, and the
823		-	24.24director during the preceding fiscal year;
824		-	24.25 (9) include on the state board's website its annual report and an executive summary of
825		-	24.26its quarterly reports;
826		-	24.27 (10) require state officials from any department or agency to produce and provide access
827		-	24.28to any financial documents the state board deems necessary in the conduct of its investment
828		-	24.29activities;
829		-	24.30 (11) receive and expend legislative appropriations; and
830		-	24Article 2 Sec. 7.
831		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 25.1 (12) undertake any other activities necessary to implement the duties and powers set
832		-	25.2forth in this subdivision consistent with chapter 356A.
833		-	25.3 Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 11A.07, subdivision 4b, is amended to read:
834		-	25.4 Subd. 4b.Annual report.The report required under subdivision 4, clause (8), must
835		-	25.5include an executive summary, must be prepared and filed after the completion of the
836		-	25.6applicable fiscal year audit but no later than March 31 of each year, and must be prepared
837		-	25.7so as to provide the legislature and the people of the state with:
838		-	25.8 (1) a clear, comprehensive summary of the portfolio composition, the transactions, the
839		-	25.9total annual rate of return, and the yield to the state treasury and to each of the funds with
840		-	25.10assets invested by the state board; and
841		-	25.11 (2) the recipients of business placed or commissions allocated among the various
842		-	25.12commercial banks, investment bankers, money managers, and brokerage organizations and
843		-	25.13the amount of these commissions or other fees.
844		-	25.14Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.057, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
845		-	25.15 Subd. 5.Monitoring Office of the Legislative Auditor audits.(a) The commissioner
846		-	25.16must review audit reports from the Office of the Legislative Auditor and take appropriate
847		-	25.17steps to address internal control problems found in executive agencies.
848		-	25.18 (b) The commissioner must submit a report to the legislative auditor no later than
849		-	25.19September 1 of each year detailing the implementation status of all recommendations
850		-	25.20identified in an auditor's financial audit, program evaluation, or special review during the
851		-	25.21prior five years. The report must include a specific itemization of recommendations that
852		-	25.22have not been implemented during that period, along with the basis for that decision.
853		-	25.23Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 240.131, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
854		-	25.24 Subd. 7.Payments to state.(a) A regulatory fee is imposed at the rate of one two percent
855		-	25.25of all amounts wagered by Minnesota residents with an authorized advance deposit wagering
856		-	25.26provider. The fee shall be declared on a form prescribed by the commission. The ADW
857		-	25.27provider must pay the fee to the commission no more than 15 days after the end of the month
858		-	25.28in which the wager was made. Fees collected under this paragraph must be deposited in the
859		-	25.29state treasury and credited to a racing and card-playing regulation account in the special
860		-	25.30revenue fund and are appropriated to the commission to offset the costs incurred by the
861		-	25.31commission as described in section 240.30, subdivision 9, or the costs associated with
862		-	25.32regulating horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in Minnesota.
863		-	25Article 2 Sec. 10.
864		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 26.1 (b) A breeders fund fee is imposed in the amount of one-quarter of one percent of all
865		-	26.2amounts wagered by Minnesota residents with an authorized advance deposit wagering
866		-	26.3provider. The fee shall be declared on a form prescribed by the commission. The ADW
867		-	26.4provider must pay the fee to the commission no more than 15 days after the end of the month
868		-	26.5in which the wager was made. Fees collected under this paragraph must be deposited in the
869		-	26.6state treasury and credited to a racing and card-playing regulation account in the special
870		-	26.7revenue fund and are appropriated to the commission to offset the cost of administering the
871		-	26.8breeders fund, to support racehorse adoption, retirement, and repurposing, and promote
872		-	26.9horse breeding in Minnesota.
873		-	26.10Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.12, is amended to read:
874		-	26.11 256B.12 LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
875		-	26.12 The attorney general or the appropriate county attorney appearing at the direction of the
876		-	26.13attorney general shall be the attorney for the state agency, and the county attorney of the
877		-	26.14appropriate county shall be the attorney for the local agency in all matters pertaining hereto.
878		-	26.15To prosecute under this chapter or sections 609.466 and 609.467 and 609.52, subdivision
879		-	26.162, or to recover payments wrongfully made under this chapter, the attorney general or the
880		-	26.17appropriate county attorney, acting independently or at the direction of the attorney general
881		-	26.18may institute a criminal or civil action.
882		-	26.19Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326A.03, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
883		-	26.20 Subd. 6.Certificate; required education and experience until July 1, 2030.(a) On
884		-	26.21or after July 1, 2006, and before July 1, 2030, a person who has passed the examination
885		-	26.22required in this section must be granted a certificate as a certified public accountant provided:
886		-	26.23(1) the person certifies to the board that the person has completed at least 150 semester or
887		-	26.24225 quarter hours at a college or university that is fully accredited by a recognized accrediting
888		-	26.25agency listed with the United States Department of Education, or an equivalent accrediting
889		-	26.26association, and has completed at least one year of experience of the type specified in
890		-	26.27paragraph (b); (2) the board verifies the certifications; and (3) the person complies with
891		-	26.28requirements for initial issuance of the certificate as a certified public accountant as
892		-	26.29prescribed by the board by rule.
893		-	26.30 (b) An applicant for initial issuance of a certificate under this subdivision shall show
894		-	26.31that the applicant has had one year of experience. Acceptable experience includes providing
895		-	26.32any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, compilation,
896		-	26.33management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills, as verified by a licensee
897		-	26Article 2 Sec. 12.
898		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 27.1and meeting requirements prescribed by the board by rule. Acceptable experience may be
899		-	27.2gained through employment in government, industry, academia, or public practice.
900		-	27.3Experience as an auditor in the Office of the Legislative Auditor or State Auditor, as verified
901		-	27.4by a licensee, shall be acceptable experience.
902		-	27.5 (c) This subdivision expires July 1, 2030.
903		-	27.6 Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326A.03, is amended by adding a subdivision
904		-	27.7to read:
905		-	27.8 Subd. 6a.Certificate; required education and experience after June 30, 2030.(a)
906		-	27.9On and after July 1, 2030, or during the transitional period as provided in subdivision 6b,
907		-	27.10the board must grant a certificate as a certified public accountant to a person who has not
908		-	27.11previously been certified and who has passed the examination required in this section if:
909		-	27.12 (1) the person certifies to the board that the person has:
910		-	27.13 (i) completed a master's degree at a college or university that is fully accredited by a
911		-	27.14recognized accrediting agency listed with the United States Department of Education and
912		-	27.15has completed at least one year of acceptable experience as described in paragraph (b); or
913		-	27.16 (ii) earned a bachelor's or graduate degree from a college or university that is fully
914		-	27.17accredited by a recognized accrediting agency listed with the United States Department of
915		-	27.18Education and has completed at least two years of acceptable experience as described in
916		-	27.19paragraph (b);
917		-	27.20 (2) the board verifies the certification under clause (1); and
918		-	27.21 (3) the person complies with requirements as prescribed by the board for an initial
919		-	27.22certificate.
920		-	27.23 (b) Acceptable experience includes providing any type of service or advice that involves
921		-	27.24accounting, attestation, compilation, management advisement, financial advisement, tax,
922		-	27.25or consulting, as verified by a licensee and meeting requirements prescribed by the board
923		-	27.26by rule. Acceptable experience may be gained through employment in government, industry,
924		-	27.27academia, or public practice. Experience as an auditor in the Office of the Legislative Auditor
925		-	27.28or the Office of the State Auditor, as verified by a licensee, is acceptable experience.
926		-	27Article 2 Sec. 13.
927		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 28.1 Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326A.03, is amended by adding a subdivision
928		-	28.2to read:
929		-	28.3 Subd. 6b.Transitional period.(a) Until July 1, 2030, a person must be granted an initial
930		-	28.4certificate as a certified public accountant if the person meets either:
931		-	28.5 (1) all requirements under subdivision 6; or
932		-	28.6 (2) all requirements under subdivision 6a.
933		-	28.7 (b) This subdivision expires July 1, 2030.
934		-	28.8 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective January 1, 2026.
935		-	28.9 Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326A.14, is amended to read:
936		-	28.10 326A.14 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY MOBILITY.
937		-	28.11 Subdivision 1.Requirements.(a) An individual whose principal place of business is
938		-	28.12not in this state and who holds a valid license in good standing as a certified public accountant
939		-	28.13from any state which, upon verification, is in substantial equivalence with the certified
940		-	28.14public accountant licensure requirements of section 326A.03, subdivisions 3, 4, and 6, shall
941		-	28.15be presumed to have qualifications substantially equivalent to this state's requirements and
942		-	28.16shall have all the privileges of licensees of this state without the need to obtain a license.,
943		-	28.17if the person:
944		-	28.18 (1) holds a valid certificate, license, or permit to practice as a certified public accountant
945		-	28.19that was issued in another state and is in good standing to practice as a certified public
946		-	28.20accountant in that state;
947		-	28.21 (2) has a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited postsecondary school with an
948		-	28.22accounting concentration or equivalent as determined by the board by rule; and
949		-	28.23 (3) has passed the Uniform CPA Examination.
950		-	28.24 (b) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this chapter, an individual who offers or
951		-	28.25renders professional services, whether in person, by mail, telephone, or electronic means,
952		-	28.26under this paragraph (a): (1) shall be granted practice privileges in this state; (2) is subject
953		-	28.27to the requirements in paragraph (c); and (3) is not required to provide any notice or other
954		-	28.28submission.
955		-	28.29 (b) An individual whose principal place of business is not in this state and who holds a
956		-	28.30valid license in good standing as a certified public accountant from any state whose certified
957		-	28.31public accountant licensure qualifications, upon verification, are not substantially equivalent
958		-	28Article 2 Sec. 15.
959		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 29.1with the licensure requirements of section 326A.03, subdivisions 3, 4, and 6, shall be
960		-	29.2presumed to have qualifications substantially equivalent to this state's requirements and
961		-	29.3shall have all the privileges of licensees of this state without the need to obtain a license if
962		-	29.4the individual obtains verification, as specified in board rule, that the individual's
963		-	29.5qualifications are substantially equivalent to the licensure requirements of section 326A.03,
964		-	29.6subdivisions 3, 4, and 6. For purposes of this paragraph, any individual who passed the
965		-	29.7Uniform CPA Examination and holds a valid license issued by any other state prior to
966		-	29.8January 1, 2009, is exempt from the education requirement in section 326A.03, subdivision
967		-	29.96, paragraph (a), provided the individual meets the education requirement in section 326A.03,
968		-	29.10subdivision 3. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this chapter, an individual who
969		-	29.11offers or renders professional services, whether in person, by mail, telephone, or electronic
970		-	29.12means, under this paragraph: (1) shall, after the verification specified by adopted rules, be
971		-	29.13granted practice privileges in this state; (2) is subject to the requirements in paragraph (c);
972		-	29.14and (3) is not required to provide any notice or other submission.
973		-	29.15 (c) An individual licensee of another state exercising the privilege afforded under this
974		-	29.16section and the firm which employs that licensee are deemed to have consented, as a condition
975		-	29.17of the grant of this privilege:
976		-	29.18 (1) to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the board;
977		-	29.19 (2) to comply with this chapter and the board's rules;
978		-	29.20 (3) to the appointment of the state board that issued the license as the licensee's agent
979		-	29.21upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding by this board against the
980		-	29.22licensee; and
981		-	29.23 (4) to cease offering or rendering professional services in this state individually and on
982		-	29.24behalf of a firm in the event the license issued by the state of the individual's principal place
983		-	29.25of business is no longer valid or in good standing.
984		-	29.26 (d) An individual who has been granted practice privileges under this section who
985		-	29.27performs attest services as defined in section 326A.01, subdivision 2, clause (1), (4), or (5),
986		-	29.28for any entity with its headquarters in this state, may only do so through a firm which has
987		-	29.29obtained a permit under section 326A.05.
988		-	29.30 Subd. 2.Use of title in another state.A licensee of this state offering or rendering
989		-	29.31services or using the CPA title in another state is subject to the same disciplinary action in
990		-	29.32this state for which the licensee would be subject to discipline for an act committed in the
991		-	29.33other state. The board shall investigate any complaint made by the board of accountancy
992		-	29.34of another state.
993		-	29Article 2 Sec. 15.
994		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 30.1 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
995		-	30.2 Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision
996		-	30.3to read:
997		-	30.4 Subd. 13a.Responsible lottery official."Responsible lottery official" means the officers,
998		-	30.5directors, or owners of an organization, firm, partnership, or corporation that have oversight
999		-	30.6of lottery ticket sales.
1000		-	30.7 Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349A.06, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
1001		-	30.8 Subd. 2.Qualifications.(a) The director may not contract with a retailer who is a sole
1002		-	30.9proprietor who:
1003		-	30.10 (1) is under the age of 18;
1004		-	30.11 (2) is in business solely as a seller of lottery tickets;
1005		-	30.12 (3) owes $500 or more in delinquent taxes as defined in section 270C.72;
1006		-	30.13 (4) has been convicted within the previous five years of a felony or gross misdemeanor,
1007		-	30.14any crime involving fraud or misrepresentation, or a gambling-related offense in any
1008		-	30.15jurisdiction in the United States;
1009		-	30.16 (5) is a member of the immediate family, residing in the same household, as the director
1010		-	30.17or any employee of the lottery;
1011		-	30.18 (6) in the director's judgment does not have the financial stability or responsibility to
1012		-	30.19act as a lottery retailer, or whose contracting as a lottery retailer would adversely affect the
1013		-	30.20public health, welfare, and safety, or endanger the security and integrity of the lottery; or
1014		-	30.21 (7) is a currency exchange, as defined in section 53A.01.
1015		-	30.22 A contract entered into before August 1, 1990, which violates clause (7) may continue
1016		-	30.23in effect until its expiration but may not be renewed.
1017		-	30.24 (b) The director may not contract with a retailer that is an organization, firm, partnership,
1018		-	30.25or corporation that:
1019		-	30.26 (1) has a responsible lottery official who:
1020		-	30.27 (i) is under the age of 18;
1021		-	30.28 (ii) owes $500 or more in delinquent taxes as defined in section 270C.72; or
1022		-	30Article 2 Sec. 17.
1023		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 31.1 (iii) has been convicted within the previous five years of a felony or gross misdemeanor,
1024		-	31.2any crime involving fraud or misrepresentation, or a gambling-related offense in any
1025		-	31.3jurisdiction in the United States;
1026		-	31.4 An organization, firm, partnership, or corporation that (2) has a stockholder who owns
1027		-	31.5more than five percent of the business or the stock of the corporation, a responsible lottery
1028		-	31.6official, an officer, or a director, that does not meet the requirements of paragraph (a), clause
1029		-	31.7(4), is not eligible to be a lottery retailer under this section is a member of the immediate
1030		-	31.8family, residing in the same household, as the director or any employee of the lottery; or
1031		-	31.9 (3)(i) is in business solely as a seller of lottery tickets;
1032		-	31.10 (ii) in the director's judgment does not have the financial stability or responsibility to
1033		-	31.11act as a lottery retailer, or whose contracting as a lottery retailer would adversely affect the
1034		-	31.12public health, welfare, and safety, or endanger the security and integrity of the lottery; or
1035		-	31.13 (iii) is a currency exchange, as defined in section 53A.01.
1036		-	31.14 (c) The restrictions under paragraph (a), clause (4), do not apply to an organization,
1037		-	31.15partnership, or corporation if the director determines that the organization, partnership, or
1038		-	31.16firm has terminated its relationship with the individual whose actions directly contributed
1039		-	31.17to the disqualification under this subdivision.
1040		-	31.18Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349A.06, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
1041		-	31.19 Subd. 4.Criminal history.The director may request the director of alcohol and gambling
1042		-	31.20enforcement to investigate all applicants for lottery retailer contracts to determine their
1043		-	31.21compliance with the requirements of subdivision 2.
1044		-	31.22 (a) Upon the director's request, an applicant for a lottery retailer contract must submit a
1045		-	31.23completed criminal history records check consent form, a full set of classifiable fingerprints,
1046		-	31.24and required fees to the director or the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Upon receipt of
1047		-	31.25the information, the director must submit the completed criminal history records check
1048		-	31.26consent form, full set of classifiable fingerprints, and required fees to the Bureau of Criminal
1049		-	31.27Apprehension.
1050		-	31.28 (b) After receiving the information, the bureau must conduct a Minnesota criminal history
1051		-	31.29records check of the individual. The bureau is authorized to exchange the fingerprints with
1052		-	31.30the Federal Bureau of Investigation to obtain the applicant's national criminal history record
1053		-	31.31information. The bureau must return the results of the Minnesota and national criminal
1054		-	31.32history records checks to the director to determine the individual's compliance with the
1055		-	31.33requirements of subdivision 2.
1056		-	31Article 2 Sec. 18.
1057		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 32.1 (c) The director must request a Minnesota and national criminal history records check
1058		-	32.2for any sole proprietor or responsible lottery official that applies to be a lottery retailer and
1059		-	32.3(1) has not undergone a check under this section within the past seven years, or (2) has had
1060		-	32.4any lapse in a contract to sell lottery tickets.
1061		-	32.5 (d) The director may issue a temporary contract, valid for not more than 90 days, to an
1062		-	32.6applicant pending the completion of the investigation or a final determination of qualifications
1063		-	32.7under this section. The director has access to all criminal history data compiled by the
1064		-	32.8director of alcohol and gambling enforcement Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on (1) any
1065		-	32.9person holding or applying for a retailer contract, (2) any person holding a lottery vendor
1066		-	32.10contract or who has submitted a bid on such a contract, and (3) any person applying for
1067		-	32.11employment with the lottery.
1068		-	32.12Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349A.06, subdivision 11, is amended to read:
1069		-	32.13 Subd. 11.Cancellation, suspension, and refusal to renew contracts or locations.(a)
1070		-	32.14The director shall cancel the contract of any lottery retailer or prohibit a lottery retailer from
1071		-	32.15selling lottery tickets at a business location who:
1072		-	32.16 (1) has a sole proprietor or responsible lottery official that has been convicted of a felony
1073		-	32.17or gross misdemeanor in any jurisdiction in the United States;
1074		-	32.18 (2) has a sole proprietor or responsible lottery official that has committed any crime
1075		-	32.19involving fraud, or misrepresentation, or deceit a gambling-related offense in any jurisdiction
1076		-	32.20in the United States;
1077		-	32.21 (3) has provided false or misleading information to the lottery; or
1078		-	32.22 (4) has acted in a manner prejudicial to public confidence in the integrity of the lottery.
1079		-	32.23 (b) The director may cancel, suspend, or refuse to renew the contract of any lottery
1080		-	32.24retailer or prohibit a lottery retailer from selling lottery tickets at a business location who:
1081		-	32.25 (1) changes business location;
1082		-	32.26 (2) fails to account for lottery tickets received or the proceeds from tickets sold;
1083		-	32.27 (3) fails to remit funds to the director in accordance with the director's rules;
1084		-	32.28 (4) violates a law or a rule or order of the director;
1085		-	32.29 (5) fails to comply with any of the terms in the lottery retailer's contract;
1086		-	32.30 (6) fails to file a bond, securities, or a letter of credit as required under subdivision 3;
1087		-	32Article 2 Sec. 19.
1088		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 33.1 (7) in the opinion of the director fails to maintain a sufficient sales volume to justify
1089		-	33.2continuation as a lottery retailer; or
1090		-	33.3 (8) has violated section 340A.503, subdivision 2, clause (1), two or more times within
1091		-	33.4a two-year period.
1092		-	33.5 (c) The director may also cancel, suspend, or refuse to renew a lottery retailer's contract
1093		-	33.6or prohibit a lottery retailer from selling lottery tickets at a business location if there is a
1094		-	33.7material change in any of the factors considered by the director under subdivision 2.
1095		-	33.8 (d) A contract cancellation, suspension, refusal to renew, or prohibiting a lottery retailer
1096		-	33.9from selling lottery tickets at a business location under this subdivision is a contested case
1097		-	33.10under sections 14.57 to 14.69 and is in addition to any criminal penalties provided for a
1098		-	33.11violation of law or rule.
1099		-	33.12 (e) The director may temporarily suspend a contract or temporarily prohibit a lottery
1100		-	33.13retailer from selling lottery tickets at a business location without notice for any of the reasons
1101		-	33.14specified in this subdivision provided that a hearing is conducted within seven days after a
1102		-	33.15request for a hearing is made by a lottery retailer. Within 20 days after receiving the
1103		-	33.16administrative law judge's report, the director shall issue an order vacating the temporary
1104		-	33.17suspension or prohibition or making any other appropriate order. If no hearing is requested
1105		-	33.18within 30 days of the temporary suspension or prohibition taking effect, the suspension or
1106		-	33.19prohibition becomes permanent unless the director vacates or modifies the order.
1107		-	33.20Sec. 20. [609.467] MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FRAUD.
1108		-	33.21 Subdivision 1.Medical assistance fraud prohibited.A person who intentionally
1109		-	33.22presents, submits, tenders, offers, or participates in the preparation of a claim for payment,
1110		-	33.23claim for reimbursement, cost report, or rate application relating to the payment of medical
1111		-	33.24assistance funds under chapter 256B knowing or having reason to know that any part of the
1112		-	33.25claim, report, or application is false is guilty of medical assistance fraud and may be
1113		-	33.26sentenced as provided in subdivision 2.
1114		-	33.27 Subd. 2.Penalties.Whoever violates subdivision 1 may be sentenced as follows:
1115		-	33.28 (1) to imprisonment of not more than 20 years, payment of a fine of not more than
1116		-	33.29$100,000, or both if the part of any claim for payment, claim for reimbursement, cost report,
1117		-	33.30or rate application submitted, tendered, or offered that is false is more than $35,000;
1118		-	33.31 (2) to imprisonment of not more than ten years, payment of a fine of not more than
1119		-	33.32$20,000, or both if:
1120		-	33Article 2 Sec. 20.
1121		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 34.1 (i) the part of any claim for payment, claim for reimbursement, cost report, or rate
1122		-	34.2application submitted, tendered, or offered that is false is more than $5,000 but not more
1123		-	34.3than $35,000; or
1124		-	34.4 (ii) the part of any claim for payment, claim for reimbursement, cost report, or rate
1125		-	34.5application submitted, tendered, or offered that is false is not more than $5,000 and the
1126		-	34.6person has been convicted within the preceding five years for an offense under this section,
1127		-	34.7section 256.98; 268.182; 609.24; 609.245; 609.247; 609.52; 609.522; 609.53; 609.582,
1128		-	34.8subdivision 1, 2, or 3; 609.625; 609.63; 609.631; or 609.821, or a statute from another state,
1129		-	34.9the United States, or a foreign jurisdiction, in conformity with any of those sections, and
1130		-	34.10the person received a felony or gross misdemeanor sentence for the offense, or a sentence
1131		-	34.11that was stayed under section 609.135 if the offense to which a plea was entered would
1132		-	34.12allow imposition of a felony or gross misdemeanor sentence; or
1133		-	34.13 (3) to imprisonment of not more than five years, payment of a fine of not more than
1134		-	34.14$10,000, or both if the part of any claim for payment, claim for reimbursement, cost report,
1135		-	34.15or rate application submitted, tendered, or offered that is false is not more than $5,000.
1136		-	34.16 Subd. 3.Aggregation.The total of all claims for payment, claims for reimbursement,
1137		-	34.17cost reports, and rate applications submitted, tendered, or offered in violation of subdivision
1138		-	34.181 within any six-month period may be aggregated and the defendant charged accordingly
1139		-	34.19in applying the provisions of subdivision 2. When the same person commits two or more
1140		-	34.20offenses in two or more counties, the accused may be prosecuted for all of the offenses
1141		-	34.21aggregated under this subdivision in any county in which one of the offenses was committed.
1142		-	34.22 Subd. 4.Venue.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in section 627.01, a violation
1143		-	34.23of this section may be prosecuted in:
1144		-	34.24 (1) the county where any part of the offense occurred; or
1145		-	34.25 (2) the county where the entity who received a claim for payment, claim for
1146		-	34.26reimbursement, cost report, or rate application is located.
1147		-	34.27 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective August 1, 2025, and applies to crimes
1148		-	34.28committed on or after that date.
1149		-	34.29Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.52, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
1150		-	34.30 Subd. 2.Acts constituting theft.(a) Whoever does any of the following commits theft
1151		-	34.31and may be sentenced as provided in subdivision 3:
1152		-	34Article 2 Sec. 21.
1153		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 35.1 (1) intentionally and without claim of right takes, uses, transfers, conceals or retains
1154		-	35.2possession of movable property of another without the other's consent and with intent to
1155		-	35.3deprive the owner permanently of possession of the property; or
1156		-	35.4 (2) with or without having a legal interest in movable property, intentionally and without
1157		-	35.5consent, takes the property out of the possession of a pledgee or other person having a
1158		-	35.6superior right of possession, with intent thereby to deprive the pledgee or other person
1159		-	35.7permanently of the possession of the property; or
1160		-	35.8 (3) obtains for the actor or another the possession, custody, or title to property of or
1161		-	35.9performance of services by a third person by intentionally deceiving the third person with
1162		-	35.10a false representation which is known to be false, made with intent to defraud, and which
1163		-	35.11does defraud the person to whom it is made. "False representation" includes without
1164		-	35.12limitation:
1165		-	35.13 (i) the issuance of a check, draft, or order for the payment of money, except a forged
1166		-	35.14check as defined in section 609.631, or the delivery of property knowing that the actor is
1167		-	35.15not entitled to draw upon the drawee therefor or to order the payment or delivery thereof;
1168		-	35.16or
1169		-	35.17 (ii) a promise made with intent not to perform. Failure to perform is not evidence of
1170		-	35.18intent not to perform unless corroborated by other substantial evidence; or
1171		-	35.19 (iii) the preparation or filing of a claim for reimbursement, a rate application, or a cost
1172		-	35.20report used to establish a rate or claim for payment for medical care provided to a recipient
1173		-	35.21of medical assistance under chapter 256B, which intentionally and falsely states the costs
1174		-	35.22of or actual services provided by a vendor of medical care; or
1175		-	35.23 (iv) (iii) the preparation or filing of a claim for reimbursement for providing treatment
1176		-	35.24or supplies required to be furnished to an employee under section 176.135 which intentionally
1177		-	35.25and falsely states the costs of or actual treatment or supplies provided; or
1178		-	35.26 (v) (iv) the preparation or filing of a claim for reimbursement for providing treatment
1179		-	35.27or supplies required to be furnished to an employee under section 176.135 for treatment or
1180		-	35.28supplies that the provider knew were medically unnecessary, inappropriate, or excessive;
1181		-	35.29or
1182		-	35.30 (4) by swindling, whether by artifice, trick, device, or any other means, obtains property
1183		-	35.31or services from another person; or
1184		-	35.32 (5) intentionally commits any of the acts listed in this subdivision but with intent to
1185		-	35.33exercise temporary control only and:
1186		-	35Article 2 Sec. 21.
1187		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 36.1 (i) the control exercised manifests an indifference to the rights of the owner or the
1188		-	36.2restoration of the property to the owner; or
1189		-	36.3 (ii) the actor pledges or otherwise attempts to subject the property to an adverse claim;
1190		-	36.4or
1191		-	36.5 (iii) the actor intends to restore the property only on condition that the owner pay a
1192		-	36.6reward or buy back or make other compensation; or
1193		-	36.7 (6) finds lost property and, knowing or having reasonable means of ascertaining the true
1194		-	36.8owner, appropriates it to the finder's own use or to that of another not entitled thereto without
1195		-	36.9first having made reasonable effort to find the owner and offer and surrender the property
1196		-	36.10to the owner; or
1197		-	36.11 (7) intentionally obtains property or services, offered upon the deposit of a sum of money
1198		-	36.12or tokens in a coin or token operated machine or other receptacle, without making the
1199		-	36.13required deposit or otherwise obtaining the consent of the owner; or
1200		-	36.14 (8) intentionally and without claim of right converts any article representing a trade
1201		-	36.15secret, knowing it to be such, to the actor's own use or that of another person or makes a
1202		-	36.16copy of an article representing a trade secret, knowing it to be such, and intentionally and
1203		-	36.17without claim of right converts the same to the actor's own use or that of another person. It
1204		-	36.18shall be a complete defense to any prosecution under this clause for the defendant to show
1205		-	36.19that information comprising the trade secret was rightfully known or available to the
1206		-	36.20defendant from a source other than the owner of the trade secret; or
1207		-	36.21 (9) leases or rents personal property under a written instrument and who:
1208		-	36.22 (i) with intent to place the property beyond the control of the lessor conceals or aids or
1209		-	36.23abets the concealment of the property or any part thereof; or
1210		-	36.24 (ii) sells, conveys, or encumbers the property or any part thereof without the written
1211		-	36.25consent of the lessor, without informing the person to whom the lessee sells, conveys, or
1212		-	36.26encumbers that the same is subject to such lease or rental contract with intent to deprive the
1213		-	36.27lessor of possession thereof; or
1214		-	36.28 (iii) does not return the property to the lessor at the end of the lease or rental term, plus
1215		-	36.29agreed-upon extensions, with intent to wrongfully deprive the lessor of possession of the
1216		-	36.30property; or
1217		-	36.31 (iv) returns the property to the lessor at the end of the lease or rental term, plus
1218		-	36.32agreed-upon extensions, but does not pay the lease or rental charges agreed upon in the
1219		-	36.33written instrument, with intent to wrongfully deprive the lessor of the agreed-upon charges.
1220		-	36Article 2 Sec. 21.
1221		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 37.1For the purposes of items (iii) and (iv), the value of the property must be at least $100.
1222		-	37.2Evidence that a lessee used a false, fictitious, or not current name, address, or place of
1223		-	37.3employment in obtaining the property or fails or refuses to return the property or pay the
1224		-	37.4rental contract charges to lessor within five days after written demand for the return has
1225		-	37.5been served personally in the manner provided for service of process of a civil action or
1226		-	37.6sent by certified mail to the last known address of the lessee, whichever shall occur later,
1227		-	37.7shall be evidence of intent to violate this clause. Service by certified mail shall be deemed
1228		-	37.8to be complete upon deposit in the United States mail of such demand, postpaid and addressed
1229		-	37.9to the person at the address for the person set forth in the lease or rental agreement, or, in
1230		-	37.10the absence of the address, to the person's last known place of residence; or
1231		-	37.11 (10) alters, removes, or obliterates numbers or symbols placed on movable property for
1232		-	37.12purpose of identification by the owner or person who has legal custody or right to possession
1233		-	37.13thereof with the intent to prevent identification, if the person who alters, removes, or
1234		-	37.14obliterates the numbers or symbols is not the owner and does not have the permission of
1235		-	37.15the owner to make the alteration, removal, or obliteration; or
1236		-	37.16 (11) with the intent to prevent the identification of property involved, so as to deprive
1237		-	37.17the rightful owner of possession thereof, alters or removes any permanent serial number,
1238		-	37.18permanent distinguishing number or manufacturer's identification number on personal
1239		-	37.19property or possesses, sells or buys any personal property knowing or having reason to
1240		-	37.20know that the permanent serial number, permanent distinguishing number or manufacturer's
1241		-	37.21identification number has been removed or altered; or
1242		-	37.22 (12) intentionally deprives another of a lawful charge for cable television service by:
1243		-	37.23 (i) making or using or attempting to make or use an unauthorized external connection
1244		-	37.24outside the individual dwelling unit whether physical, electrical, acoustical, inductive, or
1245		-	37.25other connection; or by
1246		-	37.26 (ii) attaching any unauthorized device to any cable, wire, microwave, or other component
1247		-	37.27of a licensed cable communications system as defined in chapter 238. Nothing herein shall
1248		-	37.28be construed to prohibit the electronic video rerecording of program material transmitted
1249		-	37.29on the cable communications system by a subscriber for fair use as defined by Public Law
1250		-	37.3094-553, section 107; or
1251		-	37.31 (13) except as provided in clauses (12) and (14), obtains the services of another with
1252		-	37.32the intention of receiving those services without making the agreed or reasonably expected
1253		-	37.33payment of money or other consideration; or
1254		-	37Article 2 Sec. 21.
1255		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 38.1 (14) intentionally deprives another of a lawful charge for telecommunications service
1256		-	38.2by:
1257		-	38.3 (i) making, using, or attempting to make or use an unauthorized connection whether
1258		-	38.4physical, electrical, by wire, microwave, radio, or other means to a component of a local
1259		-	38.5telecommunication system as provided in chapter 237; or
1260		-	38.6 (ii) attaching an unauthorized device to a cable, wire, microwave, radio, or other
1261		-	38.7component of a local telecommunication system as provided in chapter 237.
1262		-	38.8 The existence of an unauthorized connection is prima facie evidence that the occupier
1263		-	38.9of the premises:
1264		-	38.10 (A) made or was aware of the connection; and
1265		-	38.11 (B) was aware that the connection was unauthorized;
1266		-	38.12 (15) with intent to defraud, diverts corporate property other than in accordance with
1267		-	38.13general business purposes or for purposes other than those specified in the corporation's
1268		-	38.14articles of incorporation; or
1269		-	38.15 (16) with intent to defraud, authorizes or causes a corporation to make a distribution in
1270		-	38.16violation of section 302A.551, or any other state law in conformity with it; or
1271		-	38.17 (17) takes or drives a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner or an authorized
1272		-	38.18agent of the owner, knowing or having reason to know that the owner or an authorized agent
1273		-	38.19of the owner did not give consent; or
1274		-	38.20 (18) intentionally, and without claim of right, takes motor fuel from a retailer without
1275		-	38.21the retailer's consent and with intent to deprive the retailer permanently of possession of
1276		-	38.22the fuel by driving a motor vehicle from the premises of the retailer without having paid
1277		-	38.23for the fuel dispensed into the vehicle; or
1278		-	38.24 (19) commits wage theft under subdivision 1, clause (13).
1279		-	38.25 (b) Proof that the driver of a motor vehicle into which motor fuel was dispensed drove
1280		-	38.26the vehicle from the premises of the retailer without having paid for the fuel permits the
1281		-	38.27factfinder to infer that the driver acted intentionally and without claim of right, and that the
1282		-	38.28driver intended to deprive the retailer permanently of possession of the fuel. This paragraph
1283		-	38.29does not apply if: (1) payment has been made to the retailer within 30 days of the receipt
1284		-	38.30of notice of nonpayment under section 604.15; or (2) a written notice as described in section
1285		-	38.31604.15, subdivision 4, disputing the retailer's claim, has been sent. This paragraph does not
1286		-	38Article 2 Sec. 21.
1287		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 39.1apply to the owner of a motor vehicle if the vehicle or the vehicle's license plate has been
1288		-	39.2reported stolen before the theft of the fuel.
1289		-	39.3 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective August 1, 2025, and applies to crimes
1290		-	39.4committed on or after that date.
1291		-	39.5 Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 628.26, is amended to read:
1292		-	39.6 628.26 LIMITATIONS.
1293		-	39.7 (a) Indictments or complaints for any crime resulting in the death of the victim may be
1294		-	39.8found or made at any time after the death of the person killed.
1295		-	39.9 (b) Indictments or complaints for a violation of section 609.25 may be found or made
1296		-	39.10at any time after the commission of the offense.
1297		-	39.11 (c) Indictments or complaints for violation of section 609.282 may be found or made at
1298		-	39.12any time after the commission of the offense if the victim was under the age of 18 at the
1299		-	39.13time of the offense.
1300		-	39.14 (d) Indictments or complaints for violation of section 609.282 where the victim was 18
1301		-	39.15years of age or older at the time of the offense, or 609.42, subdivision 1, clause (1) or (2),
1302		-	39.16shall be found or made and filed in the proper court within six years after the commission
1303		-	39.17of the offense.
1304		-	39.18 (e) Indictments or complaints for violation of sections 609.322, 609.342 to 609.345, and
1305		-	39.19609.3458 may be found or made at any time after the commission of the offense.
1306		-	39.20 (f) Indictments or complaints for violation of sections 609.466 609.467 and 609.52,
1307		-	39.21subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (3), item (iii), shall be found or made and filed in the
1308		-	39.22proper court within six years after the commission of the offense.
1309		-	39.23 (g) Indictments or complaints for violation of section 609.2335, 609.52, subdivision 2,
1310		-	39.24paragraph (a), clause (3), items (i) and (ii), (4), (15), or (16), 609.631, or 609.821, where
1311		-	39.25the value of the property or services stolen is more than $35,000, or for violation of section
1312		-	39.26609.527 where the offense involves eight or more direct victims or the total combined loss
1313		-	39.27to the direct and indirect victims is more than $35,000, shall be found or made and filed in
1314		-	39.28the proper court within five years after the commission of the offense.
1315		-	39.29 (h) Except for violations relating to false material statements, representations or
1316		-	39.30omissions, indictments or complaints for violations of section 609.671 shall be found or
1317		-	39.31made and filed in the proper court within five years after the commission of the offense.
1318		-	39Article 2 Sec. 22.
1319		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 40.1 (i) Indictments or complaints for violation of sections 609.561 to 609.563, shall be found
1320		-	40.2or made and filed in the proper court within five years after the commission of the offense.
1321		-	40.3 (j) Indictments or complaints for violation of section 609.746 shall be found or made
1322		-	40.4and filed in the proper court within the later of three years after the commission of the
1323		-	40.5offense or three years after the offense was reported to law enforcement authorities.
1324		-	40.6 (k) In all other cases, indictments or complaints shall be found or made and filed in the
1325		-	40.7proper court within three years after the commission of the offense.
1326		-	40.8 (l) The limitations periods contained in this section shall exclude any period of time
1327		-	40.9during which the defendant was not an inhabitant of or usually resident within this state.
1328		-	40.10 (m) The limitations periods contained in this section for an offense shall not include any
1329		-	40.11period during which the alleged offender participated under a written agreement in a pretrial
1330		-	40.12diversion program relating to that offense.
1331		-	40.13 (n) The limitations periods contained in this section shall not include any period of time
1332		-	40.14during which physical evidence relating to the offense was undergoing DNA analysis, as
1333		-	40.15defined in section 299C.155, unless the defendant demonstrates that the prosecuting or law
1334		-	40.16enforcement agency purposefully delayed the DNA analysis process in order to gain an
1335		-	40.17unfair advantage.
1336		-	40.18Sec. 23. OPEN POSITIONS REPORT.
1337		-	40.19 The commissioner of management and budget must report the number of posted executive
1338		-	40.20branch job openings that have gone unfilled for at least six months. The commissioner's
1339		-	40.21report must identify such openings by agency and job title, and identify which specific job
1340		-	40.22titles or classes take longest to fill on average and those that experience the most turnover.
1341		-	40.23No later than February 1, 2026, August 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027, the commissioner
1342		-	40.24must submit this report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
1343		-	40.25committees with jurisdiction over state government finance and policy.
1344		-	40.26Sec. 24. INTEGRATING APPLICATION INFORMATION AND A REFERRAL
1345		-	40.27PROCESS FOR THE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON THE MNBENEFITS
1346		-	40.28WEB PORTAL.
1347		-	40.29 No later than June 30, 2026, the commissioner of children, youth, and families, in
1348		-	40.30consultation with Metro Transit and the commissioners of transportation, human services,
1349		-	40.31and Minnesota IT Services, must integrate application information and a referral process
1350		-	40.32for the transit assistance program administered by Metro Transit into the MNbenefits web
1351		-	40Article 2 Sec. 24.
1352		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 41.1portal. Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council must continue to process applications
1353		-	41.2for the transit assistance program after application information and a referral process are
1354		-	41.3integrated into the MNbenefits web portal.
1355		-	41.4 Sec. 25. STATUE REPLACEMENT .
1356		-	41.5 The commissioner of administration may accept private funds, submit a request to the
1357		-	41.6Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, and erect a new statue in Statuary Hall in the
1358		-	41.7United States Capitol, including removing an existing statue from Statuary Hall and
1359		-	41.8transporting it to Minnesota, recasting an existing statue in Minnesota, and transporting and
1360		-	41.9installing the new statue in Statuary Hall. All money accepted by the commissioner under
1361		-	41.10this section must be deposited in a dedicated account in the special revenue fund and is
1362		-	41.11appropriated to the commissioner for purposes of this section. The account expires on
1363		-	41.12January 1, 2028, with any money remaining in the account at that time appropriated to the
1364		-	41.13State Arts Board for purposes of the programs and activities authorized under Minnesota
1365		-	41.14Statutes, chapter 129D.
1366		-	41.15 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day after the chief clerk of the house
1367		-	41.16of representatives and the secretary of the senate jointly notify the revisor of statutes and
1368		-	41.17the commissioner of administration that the state has satisfied the requirements for a statue
1369		-	41.18replacement request under United States Code, title 2, chapter 30, section 2132.
1370		-	41.19Sec. 26. REPEALER.
1371		-	41.20 Subdivision 1.Employee gainsharing.Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.90, is
1372		-	41.21repealed.
1373		-	41.22 Subd. 2.Advisory Council on Infrastructure.Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections
1374		-	41.2316B.356; 16B.357; 16B.358; and 16B.359, are repealed.
1375		-	41.24 Subd. 3.CPA substantial equivalence.Minnesota Rules, part 1105.7900, item D, is
1376		-	41.25repealed.
1377		-	41.26 Subd. 4.Medical assistance fraud.Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.466, is
1378		-	41.27repealed.
1379		-	41.28 EFFECTIVE DATE.Subdivision 3 is effective the day following final enactment.
1380		-	41Article 2 Sec. 26.
1381		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 42.1 ARTICLE 3
1382		-	42.2 BUSINESS FILING FRAUD AND DECEPTIVE MAILINGS
1383		-	42.3 Section 1. [5.60] LATE RENEWAL PENALTY.
1384		-	42.4 Subdivision 1.Late penalty.The secretary of state may require a person to pay a late
1385		-	42.5penalty of up to $25 when filing for renewal or reinstatement of a business entity that the
1386		-	42.6secretary of state has dissolved, terminated, or revoked due to failure to file an annual
1387		-	42.7renewal, or a business entity for which the secretary of state has canceled a certificate of
1388		-	42.8authority. The secretary of state must deposit all late penalty revenue in the account created
1389		-	42.9under subdivision 2. The late penalty is in addition to any other fee or assessment provided
1390		-	42.10by law.
1391		-	42.11 Subd. 2.Account; appropriation.The secretary of state fraud prevention and data
1392		-	42.12security account is created in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is appropriated
1393		-	42.13to the secretary of state to:
1394		-	42.14 (1) fulfill statutory and constitutional duties regarding fraud prevention and data privacy
1395		-	42.15and security, including but not limited to cyber security and the Minnesota Business Filing
1396		-	42.16Fraud Prevention Act under sections 300.70 to 300.78;
1397		-	42.17 (2) ensure the accuracy and completeness of documents that are permitted or required
1398		-	42.18under law to be filed with the secretary of state; and
1399		-	42.19 (3) enhance the secretary of state's information and telecommunications technology
1400		-	42.20systems and services.
1401		-	42.21 Subd. 3.Annual report.By February 15 each year, the secretary of state must submit
1402		-	42.22a report identifying the amount of revenue collected and outcomes achieved under this
1403		-	42.23section to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
1404		-	42.24jurisdiction over state government finance and policy.
1405		-	42.25 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2025, and applies to renewal or
1406		-	42.26reinstatement applications submitted on or after that date.
1407		-	42.27Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.485, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
1408		-	42.28 Subdivision 1.Scope.The sections referred to in subdivisions 3 to 6 7 are codified
1409		-	42.29outside this chapter. Those sections classify corporation data as other than public, place
1410		-	42.30restrictions on access to government data, or involve data sharing.
1411		-	42Article 3 Sec. 2.
1412		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 43.1 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.485, is amended by adding a subdivision to
1413		-	43.2read:
1414		-	43.3 Subd. 7.Business fraud investigations.Government data related to investigations under
1415		-	43.4sections 300.70 to 300.78 are governed by section 300.78.
1416		-	43.5 Sec. 4. [300.70] CITATION AND DEFINITIONS.
1417		-	43.6 Subdivision 1.Citation.Sections 300.70 to 300.78 may be cited as the "Minnesota
1418		-	43.7Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act."
1419		-	43.8 Subd. 2.Definitions.(a) For purposes of sections 300.70 to 300.78, the following terms
1420		-	43.9have the meanings given.
1421		-	43.10 (b) "Complainant" means a person who (1) delivers a declaration of wrongful filing, and
1422		-	43.11(2) has a connection to the allegedly wrongful filing or the related business.
1423		-	43.12 (c) "Filer" means the person who has allegedly made a wrongful filing.
1424		-	43.13 (d) "Office" means the Office of the Secretary of State.
1425		-	43.14Sec. 5. [300.71] DECLARATION OF WRONGFUL FILING.
1426		-	43.15 Subdivision 1.Form and contents of declaration.(a) A complainant may deliver a
1427		-	43.16declaration of wrongful filing to the office if the complainant believes that a document filed
1428		-	43.17under chapters 301 to 323A:
1429		-	43.18 (1) was not authorized to be filed; and
1430		-	43.19 (2) was filed with the intent to: (i) modify the ownership, registered agent, business
1431		-	43.20address, contact information, governance, or other information of a business on record; or
1432		-	43.21(ii) register a business using another person's name, address, or identity.
1433		-	43.22 (b) A declaration of wrongful filing must include:
1434		-	43.23 (1) the file number of the allegedly wrongful filing;
1435		-	43.24 (2) the complainant's name, mailing address, and email address;
1436		-	43.25 (3) whether the complainant is employed by or has an ownership interest in the business
1437		-	43.26that is the subject of the filing;
1438		-	43.27 (4) any information or evidence supporting the complainant's allegations under this
1439		-	43.28section;
1440		-	43Article 3 Sec. 5.
1441		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 44.1 (5) a statement verifying the complainant believes in good faith that the facts stated in
1442		-	44.2the declaration are true; and
1443		-	44.3 (6) any other information the office deems necessary.
1444		-	44.4 (c) The office must provide a form for declarations filed under this section. A complainant
1445		-	44.5must use the provided form when submitting a declaration of wrongful filing.
1446		-	44.6 (d) A false material statement of fact in a declaration of wrongful filing or any other
1447		-	44.7document submitted under sections 300.70 to 300.78 is a violation of section 609.48.
1448		-	44.8 Subd. 2.Review of declaration.(a) The office must promptly accept or reject a
1449		-	44.9declaration of wrongful filing.
1450		-	44.10 (b) The office may reject a declaration of wrongful filing that is incomplete or does not
1451		-	44.11use the provided form or if the office reasonably believes it was delivered with the intent
1452		-	44.12to harass or defraud the filer. The office may reject a declaration of wrongful filing if the
1453		-	44.13office has already issued a final order on the filing identified in the declaration.
1454		-	44.14 Subd. 3.Nonexclusive remedy.The remedy in sections 300.70 to 300.78 is not exclusive.
1455		-	44.15An aggrieved party may seek district court action regardless of whether the individual has
1456		-	44.16initiated or completed the procedure described in these sections.
1457		-	44.17Sec. 6. [300.72] NOTICE.
1458		-	44.18 (a) When the office accepts a declaration of wrongful filing, the office must provide
1459		-	44.19notice of the declaration to the complainant and the filer. The notice must describe the
1460		-	44.20allegations made in the declaration and the process used to resolve the allegations. The
1461		-	44.21notice must prominently state the response timeline in section 300.73 and the consequences
1462		-	44.22if the filer does not respond. The notice must prominently state that a false statement of
1463		-	44.23material fact in any documents submitted under sections 300.70 to 300.78 is a violation of
1464		-	44.24section 609.48.
1465		-	44.25 (b) The office must send the notice by first class mail, postage prepaid, to:
1466		-	44.26 (1) the complainant at the mailing address provided in the declaration; and
1467		-	44.27 (2) the filer at:
1468		-	44.28 (i) the most recent registered business address associated with the filing named in the
1469		-	44.29declaration; or
1470		-	44.30 (ii) if a mailing address for the filer cannot be identified, the notice may be served on
1471		-	44.31the filer as provided under section 5.25, subdivision 6.
1472		-	44Article 3 Sec. 6.
1473		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 45.1 (c) Notice is deemed received by the complainant and the filer upon mailing.
1474		-	45.2 (d) If the notice to the filer is returned as undeliverable, the office may deem the filing
1475		-	45.3fraudulent and immediately issue a final order as provided under section 300.76,
1476		-	45.4notwithstanding the time period under section 300.73.
1477		-	45.5 Sec. 7. [300.73] RESPONSE.
1478		-	45.6 (a) After notice is received, the filer must respond in writing to the allegations in the
1479		-	45.7declaration. The response must be received by the office within 21 calendar days of receipt
1480		-	45.8of the notice.
1481		-	45.9 (b) The filer's response under this section must include any information refuting the
1482		-	45.10allegations contained in the complainant's declaration.
1483		-	45.11Sec. 8. [300.74] PROCEDURE WHEN NO RESPONSE RECEIVED.
1484		-	45.12 If the filer does not respond within the time period under section 300.73, the office must
1485		-	45.13deem the filing fraudulent and issue a final order as provided under section 300.76.
1486		-	45.14Sec. 9. [300.75] PROCEDURE WHEN RESPONSE RECEIVED.
1487		-	45.15 Subdivision 1.Preliminary determination.(a) If the filer responds within the period
1488		-	45.16under section 300.73, the office must further investigate the allegations in the declaration
1489		-	45.17and information in the response and make a preliminary determination regarding whether
1490		-	45.18the filing named in the declaration is fraudulent.
1491		-	45.19 (b) The office may request additional information from the complainant and the filer if
1492		-	45.20necessary to make the preliminary determination.
1493		-	45.21 Subd. 2.Notice of preliminary determination.The office must send notice of the
1494		-	45.22preliminary determination to the complainant and the filer in the manner described under
1495		-	45.23section 300.72. Notice is deemed received in the manner described under section 300.72.
1496		-	45.24 Subd. 3.Response.After notice is received, the nonprevailing party must respond to
1497		-	45.25the preliminary determination within ten calendar days with additional information or
1498		-	45.26evidence in support of the nonprevailing party's position. The prevailing party may send
1499		-	45.27additional information or evidence within the same time period. The response must be
1500		-	45.28received by the office within the time period provided under this subdivision.
1501		-	45.29 Subd. 4.Procedure if no second response is received.If the nonprevailing party does
1502		-	45.30not respond as required under subdivision 3, the preliminary determination becomes final
1503		-	45.31and the office must issue a final order under section 300.76.
1504		-	45Article 3 Sec. 9.
1505		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 46.1 Subd. 5.Procedure if second response is received.If the nonprevailing party responds
1506		-	46.2as required under subdivision 3, the office must consider the additional information provided,
1507		-	46.3make a final determination regarding whether the filing named in the declaration is fraudulent,
1508		-	46.4and issue a final order under section 300.76.
1509		-	46.5 Subd. 6.Factors.When making a preliminary or final determination under this section,
1510		-	46.6the office may consider various factors, including but not limited to:
1511		-	46.7 (1) whether the office has previously received declarations of wrongful filing or issued
1512		-	46.8final orders relating to the business, the filer, or the complainant;
1513		-	46.9 (2) the previous filing history relating to the business, the filer, or the complainant;
1514		-	46.10 (3) whether the filer or complainant failed to respond to a request for additional
1515		-	46.11information; and
1516		-	46.12 (4) whether the office is able to independently verify the information provided by the
1517		-	46.13filer or complainant using publicly available information.
1518		-	46.14Sec. 10. [300.76] FINAL ORDER.
1519		-	46.15 Subdivision 1.Filings deemed fraudulent.(a) If the office deems a filing fraudulent
1520		-	46.16under section 300.74 or 300.75, the office must issue a final order under this subdivision.
1521		-	46.17The final order must provide the office's rationale for deeming the filing fraudulent.
1522		-	46.18 (b) When a filing is deemed fraudulent pursuant to a final order under this subdivision,
1523		-	46.19the filing must be treated for legal purposes as if the filing never existed. In the case of a
1524		-	46.20business registered using a Minnesota resident's name, address, or identity without the
1525		-	46.21resident's authorization, the business is deemed dissolved.
1526		-	46.22 (c) When a filing is deemed fraudulent pursuant to a final order, the office must:
1527		-	46.23 (1) mark the unauthorized filing or the business record as unauthorized or fraudulent;
1528		-	46.24 (2) redact names and addresses that were used without authorization; and
1529		-	46.25 (3) retain a copy of the final order.
1530		-	46.26 (d) In addition to the actions in paragraph (c), the office may:
1531		-	46.27 (1) disable additional filing functionality on the business entity's record; or
1532		-	46.28 (2) take other action the office deems necessary to prevent further unauthorized filings,
1533		-	46.29protect private information, or prevent misuse of unauthorized information.
1534		-	46Article 3 Sec. 10.
1535		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 47.1 Subd. 2.Filings deemed not fraudulent or insufficient evidence.If the office
1536		-	47.2determines that a filing is not fraudulent or that insufficient information is available to make
1537		-	47.3a determination, the office must issue a final order stating that the office is not removing
1538		-	47.4the filing from the database. The final order must provide the office's rationale for
1539		-	47.5determining that the filing is not fraudulent or that insufficient information is available to
1540		-	47.6make a determination.
1541		-	47.7 Sec. 11. [300.77] JUDICIAL REVIEW.
1542		-	47.8 (a) Any party who is aggrieved by a final order under section 300.76 may appeal the
1543		-	47.9order to the district court of the Minnesota county where the business that is the subject of
1544		-	47.10the final order is registered or was registered before the business's dissolution or, if the
1545		-	47.11business is not registered in Minnesota, to the district court of Ramsey County. The aggrieved
1546		-	47.12party may also appeal the final order as part of any district court action between the filer
1547		-	47.13and complainant where the filing at issue is relevant to the issues in the case.
1548		-	47.14 (b) The aggrieved party must serve a written copy of a notice of appeal upon the office
1549		-	47.15and any adverse party of record within 30 calendar days after the date the final order was
1550		-	47.16issued and must also file the original notice and proof of service with the court administrator
1551		-	47.17of the district court. Service may be made in person or by mail. Service by mail is complete
1552		-	47.18upon mailing. The court administrator is prohibited from requiring a filing fee for appeals
1553		-	47.19taken pursuant to this section.
1554		-	47.20 (c) The office may elect to become a party to the proceedings in the district court.
1555		-	47.21 (d) The court may order that the office furnish the court and all parties to the proceedings
1556		-	47.22with a copy of the decision, the filing that is the subject of the decision, and any materials
1557		-	47.23or information submitted to the office. Any materials provided under this section that are
1558		-	47.24filed with the court must be done so under restricted access unless the court orders otherwise.
1559		-	47.25 (e) A party may obtain a hearing at a special term of the district court by serving a written
1560		-	47.26notice of the hearing's time and place at least ten days before the date of the hearing.
1561		-	47.27 (f) A party aggrieved by the order of the district court may appeal the order as in other
1562		-	47.28civil cases. Costs or disbursements must not be taxed against a party. A filing fee or bond
1563		-	47.29must not be required of a party.
1564		-	47Article 3 Sec. 11.
1565		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 48.1 Sec. 12. [300.78] DATA PRACTICES.
1566		-	48.2 Subdivision 1.Definitions.For purposes of this section, "nonpublic data" has the meaning
1567		-	48.3given in section 13.02, subdivision 9, and "private data on individuals" has the meaning
1568		-	48.4given in section 13.02, subdivision 12.
1569		-	48.5 Subd. 2.Data classification.Data submitted by a complainant or filer under sections
1570		-	48.6300.70 to 300.78 is classified as nonpublic data or private data on individuals. A final order
1571		-	48.7under section 300.76 is public data, subject to the following: the complainant or filer's
1572		-	48.8personal contact information is classified as private data on individuals. The unredacted
1573		-	48.9version of a filing deemed fraudulent pursuant to a final order under section 300.76,
1574		-	48.10subdivision 1, is classified as nonpublic data or private data on individuals. The version of
1575		-	48.11the filing that has been redacted pursuant to section 300.76, subdivision 1, paragraph (c),
1576		-	48.12is classified as public data.
1577		-	48.13 Subd. 3.Dissemination permitted.Notwithstanding subdivision 2, the office may
1578		-	48.14disseminate data of any classification collected, created, or maintained under sections 300.70
1579		-	48.15to 300.78:
1580		-	48.16 (1) to the attorney general to aid the office in the investigation and review of a filing
1581		-	48.17that is the subject of a declaration of wrongful filing;
1582		-	48.18 (2) to a person or agency if the office determines that access to the data aids a criminal
1583		-	48.19or civil investigation; or
1584		-	48.20 (3) if required or authorized by a court order or other state or federal law.
1585		-	48.21Sec. 13. [300.79] PROHIBITION ON DECEPTIVE BUSINESS MAILINGS.
1586		-	48.22 Subdivision 1.Definition.For purposes of this section, "solicitation" means a
1587		-	48.23communication that is sent by a nongovernment third party to a business and that purports
1588		-	48.24to:
1589		-	48.25 (1) notify the business of an operating requirement, including but not limited to filing
1590		-	48.26documents with or retrieving documents from the Office of the Secretary of State; or
1591		-	48.27 (2) offer a service that relates to filing documents with, producing documents for, or
1592		-	48.28reporting information to the Office of the Secretary of State.
1593		-	48.29 Subd. 2.Design and content requirements.(a) A solicitation must:
1594		-	48.30 (1) include a clear statement indicating that the solicitation is an advertisement and is
1595		-	48.31not from a government agency. The statement must be placed at the top of a physical
1596		-	48.32document or the beginning of an electronic communication and must be in at least 24-point
1597		-	48Article 3 Sec. 13.
1598		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 49.1font. All other text in the document must be smaller than the statement required by this
1599		-	49.2clause;
1600		-	49.3 (2) provide information indicating where an individual is able to directly file documents
1601		-	49.4with the secretary of state or retrieve copies of public records;
1602		-	49.5 (3) disclose the name and physical address of the company sending the solicitation. The
1603		-	49.6physical address must not be a post office box; and
1604		-	49.7 (4) for a mailed solicitation, prominently display in capital letters on the envelope or
1605		-	49.8outer wrapper the words "THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT."
1606		-	49.9 (b) The overall design and language of a solicitation must not:
1607		-	49.10 (1) create the impression that the solicitation is an official government notice or document;
1608		-	49.11 (2) incorporate the Minnesota state seal or other logo or branding of the state or any
1609		-	49.12state agency; or
1610		-	49.13 (3) indicate or imply a legal duty to act on the solicitation or a penalty for failure to act
1611		-	49.14on the solicitation.
1612		-	49.15 Subd. 3.Penalties.(a) A person who sends a solicitation that does not comply with the
1613		-	49.16requirements of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
1614		-	49.17 (b) A violation of this section is a violation of sections 325D.43 to 325D.48.
1615		-	49.18Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.48, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
1616		-	49.19 Subdivision 1.Acts constituting.Whoever makes a false material statement not believing
1617		-	49.20it to be true in any of the following cases is guilty of perjury and may be sentenced as
1618		-	49.21provided in subdivision 4:
1619		-	49.22 (1) in or for an action, hearing or proceeding of any kind in which the statement is
1620		-	49.23required or authorized by law to be made under oath or affirmation;
1621		-	49.24 (2) in any writing which is required or authorized by law to be under oath or affirmation;
1622		-	49.25 (3) in any writing made according to section 358.115;
1623		-	49.26 (4) in any writing made according to section 358.116; or
1624		-	49.27 (5) in any writing made according to sections 300.70 to 300.78; or
1625		-	49.28 (6) in any other case in which the penalties for perjury are imposed by law and no specific
1626		-	49.29sentence is otherwise provided.
1627		-	49Article 3 Sec. 14.
1628		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT 50.1 Sec. 15. RULEMAKING.
1629		-	50.2 The secretary of state may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this article.
1630		-	50.3Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 14.125, no time limit applies to the authority
1631		-	50.4granted under this section.
1632		-	50.5 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
1633		-	50.6 Sec. 16. EFFECTIVE DATE.
1634		-	50.7 Sections 2 to 12 and 14 are effective for filings made on or after January 1, 2026.
1635		-	50Article 3 Sec. 16.
1636		-	REVISOR SGS H2783-1HF2783 FIRST ENGROSSMENT Page.Ln 1.24STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS.....................................ARTICLE 1
1637		-	Page.Ln 16.26STATE GOVERNMENT STATUTORY PROVISIONS.......................ARTICLE 2
1638		-	Page.Ln 42.1BUSINESS FILING FRAUD AND DECEPTIVE MAILINGS............ARTICLE 3
	409	+	12.12Sec. 36. ST. PAUL TEACHERS RETIREMENT
	410	+	12.13FUND
	411	+	12.14The amounts estimated to be needed for
	412	+	12.15special direct state aid to the first class city
	413	+	12.16teachers retirement fund association authorized
	414	+	12.17under Minnesota Statutes, section 354A.12,
	415	+	12.18subdivisions 3a and 3c.
	416	+	12.19Sec. 37. APPROPRIATION; ONETIME DIRECT STATE AIDS.
	417	+	12.20 Subdivision 1.Appropriation.$55,906,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from
	418	+	12.21the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget to transfer onetime state
	419	+	12.22aid to the fund for each pension plan as specified in subdivision 2 and pay onetime state aid
	420	+	12.23to the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association in the amount specified in subdivision
	421	+	12.242.
	422	+	12.25 Subd. 2.Direct state aids.No later than October 1, 2025, the commissioner must allocate
	423	+	12.26the amount appropriated in subdivision 1 among the funds for the pension plans as follows:
	424	+	Amount12.27Plan
	425	+	$11,083,00012.28General state employees retirement plan
	426	+	$307,00012.29State Patrol retirement plan
	427	+	$904,00012.30Correctional state employees retirement plan
	428	+	$153,00012.31Judges retirement plan
	429	+	$1,00012.32Legislators retirement plan
	430	+	$21,755,00012.33General public employees retirement plan
	431	+	$3,403,00012.34Public employees police and fire retirement plan
	432	+	12Article 1 Sec. 37.
	433	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 $728,00013.1Local government correctional service retirement plan
	434	+	$16,740,00013.2Teachers Retirement Association
	435	+	$832,00013.3St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association
	436	+	13.4 Sec. 38. TRANSFERS; ADMINISTRATION.
	437	+	13.5 Positions, salary money, and nonsalary administrative money may be transferred within
	438	+	13.6the Departments of Revenue and Administration as the commissioners consider necessary
	439	+	13.7with the advance approval of the commissioner of management and budget. The
	440	+	13.8commissioners shall inform the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
	441	+	13.9committees with jurisdiction over state government finance quarterly about transfers made
	442	+	13.10under this section.
	443	+	13.11 ARTICLE 2
	444	+	13.12 STATE GOVERNMENT POLICY
	445	+	13.13Section 1. [3.0841] CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.
	446	+	13.14 Subdivision 1.Definitions.(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
	447	+	13.15the meanings given.
	448	+	13.16 (b) "Appointing authority" means the house of representatives Rules and Legislative
	449	+	13.17Administration Committee for employees of the house of representatives, the senate Rules
	450	+	13.18and Administration Committee for employees of the senate, and the Legislative Coordinating
	451	+	13.19Commission for the unclassified employees of joint commissions and offices.
	452	+	13.20 (c) "Business" means any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise,
	453	+	13.21franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, or any other legal entity that
	454	+	13.22engages in either nonprofit or profit-making activities.
	455	+	13.23 (d) "Confidential information" means any information obtained under government
	456	+	13.24authority that has not become part of the body of public information and which, if released
	457	+	13.25prematurely or in nonsummary form, may provide unfair economic advantage or adversely
	458	+	13.26affect the competitive position of an individual or a business.
	459	+	13.27 (e) "Employee" means all members of the legislature and all employees of the legislature,
	460	+	13.28legislative committees, or commissions.
	461	+	13.29 (f) "Private interest" means any interest, including but not limited to a financial interest,
	462	+	13.30that pertains to a person or business whereby the person or business would gain a benefit,
	463	+	13.31privilege, exemption, or advantage from the action of a state agency or employee that is not
	464	+	13.32available to the general public.
	465	+	13Article 2 Section 1.
	466	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 14.1 Subd. 2.Acceptance of gifts; favors.Employees in the course of or in relation to their
	467	+	14.2official duties shall not directly or indirectly receive or agree to receive any payment of
	468	+	14.3expense, compensation, gift, reward, gratuity, favor, service, or promise of future employment
	469	+	14.4or other future benefit from any source, except the state for any activity related to the duties
	470	+	14.5of the employee unless otherwise provided by law. However, the acceptance of any of the
	471	+	14.6following shall not be a violation of this subdivision:
	472	+	14.7 (1) gifts of nominal value;
	473	+	14.8 (2) plaques or similar mementos recognizing individual services in a field of specialty
	474	+	14.9or to a charitable cause;
	475	+	14.10 (3) payment of reimbursement expenses for travel or meals, not to exceed actual expenses
	476	+	14.11incurred, that are not reimbursed by the state and have been approved in advance by the
	477	+	14.12appointing authority as part of the work assignment; or
	478	+	14.13 (4) honoraria or expenses paid for papers, talks, demonstrations, or appearances made
	479	+	14.14by employees on their own time for which they are not compensated by the state.
	480	+	14.15 Subd. 3.Use of confidential information.An employee shall not use confidential
	481	+	14.16information to further the employee's private interest and shall not accept outside employment
	482	+	14.17or involvement in a business or activity that will require the employee to disclose or use
	483	+	14.18confidential information.
	484	+	14.19 Subd. 4.Use of state property.(a) An employee shall not use or allow the use of state
	485	+	14.20time, supplies, or state-owned or leased property and equipment for the employee's private
	486	+	14.21interests or any other use not in the interest of the state, except as provided by law.
	487	+	14.22 (b) Appointing authorities in the legislature shall issue policies on these issues for their
	488	+	14.23employees. The policies shall permit employees to make reasonable use of state time,
	489	+	14.24property, and equipment for personal communications and shall address issues of privacy,
	490	+	14.25content of communications, and the definition of reasonable use as well as other issues the
	491	+	14.26appointing authorities identify as necessary and relevant.
	492	+	14.27 Subd. 5.Conflicts of interest.The following actions by an employee shall be deemed
	493	+	14.28a conflict of interest and are subject to procedures in this section regarding resolution of the
	494	+	14.29conflicts or disciplinary action as appropriate:
	495	+	14.30 (1) use or attempted use of the employee's official position to secure benefits, privileges,
	496	+	14.31exemptions, or advantages for the employee, the employee's immediate family, or an
	497	+	14.32organization with which the employee is associated, that are different from those available
	498	+	14.33to the general public;
	499	+	14Article 2 Section 1.
	500	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 15.1 (2) acceptance of other employment or contractual relationship that will affect the
	501	+	15.2employee's independence of judgment in the exercise of official duties;
	502	+	15.3 (3) actions as an agent or attorney in any action or matter pending before the employing
	503	+	15.4agency, except in the proper discharge of official duties or on the employee's behalf; or
	504	+	15.5 (4) the solicitation of a financial agreement for the employee or entity other than the
	505	+	15.6state when the state is currently engaged in the provision of the services that are the subject
	506	+	15.7of the agreement or where the state has expressed an intention to engage in competition for
	507	+	15.8the provision of the services, unless the affected state agency waives this clause.
	508	+	15.9 Subd. 6.Determination of conflicts of interest.When an employee believes the potential
	509	+	15.10for a conflict of interest exists, it is the employee's duty to avoid the situation. A conflict of
	510	+	15.11interest shall be deemed to exist when a review of the situation by the employee or the
	511	+	15.12appointing authority determines any one of the following conditions to be present:
	512	+	15.13 (1) the use of state time, facilities, equipment, or supplies or the use of badge, uniform,
	513	+	15.14prestige, or influence of state office or employment for private gain or advantage;
	514	+	15.15 (2) receipt or acceptance by the employee of any money or other thing of value from
	515	+	15.16anyone other than the state for the performance of an act that the employee would be required
	516	+	15.17or expected to perform in the regular course or hours of state employment or as part of the
	517	+	15.18duties as an employee;
	518	+	15.19 (3) employment by a business which is subject to the direct or indirect control, inspection,
	519	+	15.20review, audit, or enforcement by the employee; or
	520	+	15.21 (4) the performance of an act in a capacity other than the employee's official capacity
	521	+	15.22that may later be subject directly or indirectly to the control, inspection, review, audit, or
	522	+	15.23enforcement by the employee.
	523	+	15.24 Subd. 7.Resolution of conflict of interest.If the employee or appointing authority
	524	+	15.25determines that a conflict of interest exists, the matter shall be assigned to another employee
	525	+	15.26who does not have a conflict of interest. If it is not possible to assign the matter to an
	526	+	15.27employee who does not have a conflict of interest, interested persons shall be notified of
	527	+	15.28the conflict and the employee may proceed with the assignment.
	528	+	15.29 Subd. 8.Precedence of chapter 10A.Where specific provisions of chapter 10A apply
	529	+	15.30to employees and would conflict with this section, the provisions of chapter 10A shall apply.
	530	+	15.31 Subd. 9.Precedence of section 3.084.Where specific provisions of section 3.084 apply
	531	+	15.32to employees and would conflict with this section, the provisions of section 3.084 shall
	532	+	15.33apply.
	533	+	15Article 2 Section 1.
	534	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 16.1 Subd. 10.Noncompliance.Any employee who intentionally fails to comply with the
	535	+	16.2provisions of this section shall be subject to disciplinary action and action pursuant to chapter
	536	+	16.3609 if applicable.
	537	+	16.4 Subd. 11.Enforcement.Appointing authorities must adopt rules to enforce this section.
	538	+	16.5 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3A.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
	539	+	16.6 Subdivision 1.Percentage.(a) Every member of the legislature shall contribute nine
	540	+	16.7percent of total salary, except from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2026, when every member
	541	+	16.8of the legislature shall contribute 8.75 percent of total salary.
	542	+	16.9 (b) The contribution must be made by payroll deduction and must be paid into the state
	543	+	16.10treasury and deposited in the general fund.
	544	+	16.11 (c) The director must record the periodic contributions of each member of the legislature
	545	+	16.12and must credit each contribution to the member's account.
	546	+	16.13Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.02, subdivision 7a, is amended to read:
	547	+	16.14 Subd. 7a.Government entity."Government entity" means the legislature or a state
	548	+	16.15agency, statewide system, or political subdivision.
	549	+	16.16Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.02, subdivision 16, is amended to read:
	550	+	16.17 Subd. 16.Responsible authority.(a) "Responsible authority" in a state agency or
	551	+	16.18statewide system means the state official designated by law or by the commissioner as the
	552	+	16.19individual responsible for the collection, use and dissemination of any set of data on
	553	+	16.20individuals, government data, or summary data.
	554	+	16.21 (b) "Responsible authority" in any political subdivision means the individual designated
	555	+	16.22by the governing body of that political subdivision as the individual responsible for the
	556	+	16.23collection, use, and dissemination of any set of data on individuals, government data, or
	557	+	16.24summary data, unless otherwise provided by state law. "Responsible authority" in the
	558	+	16.25legislature means the chair of the Legislative Coordinating Commission, the secretary of
	559	+	16.26the senate, and the chief clerk of the house of representatives. Until an individual is
	560	+	16.27designated by the political subdivision's governing body, the responsible authority is:
	561	+	16.28 (1) for counties, the county coordinator or administrator. If the county does not employ
	562	+	16.29a coordinator or administrator, the responsible authority is the county auditor;
	563	+	16Article 2 Sec. 4.
	564	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 17.1 (2) for statutory or home rule charter cities, the elected or appointed city clerk. If the
	565	+	17.2home rule charter does not provide for an office of city clerk, the responsible authority is
	566	+	17.3the chief clerical officer for filing and record keeping purposes;
	567	+	17.4 (3) for school districts, the superintendent; and
	568	+	17.5 (4) for all other political subdivisions, the chief clerical officer for filing and record
	569	+	17.6keeping purposes.
	570	+	17.7 Sec. 5. [13.357] DATA SHARING.
	571	+	17.8 Subdivision 1.Definitions.For purposes of this section, the following terms have the
	572	+	17.9meanings given.
	573	+	17.10 (a) "Public program" means any program funded by a state or federal agency that involves
	574	+	17.11transfer or disbursement of public funds or other public resources.
	575	+	17.12 (b) "Fraud" means an intentional or deliberate act to deprive another of property or
	576	+	17.13money or to acquire property or money by deception or other unfair means. Fraud includes
	577	+	17.14intentionally submitting false information to a federal, state, or local government entity for
	578	+	17.15the purpose of obtaining a greater compensation or benefit than that to which the person is
	579	+	17.16legally entitled. Fraud includes acts that constitute a crime against any program, or acts that
	580	+	17.17attempt or conspire to commit those crimes, including but not limited to theft in violation
	581	+	17.18of section 609.52, perjury in violation of section 609.48, and aggravated forgery and forgery
	582	+	17.19in violation of sections 609.625 and 609.63, and substantially similar federal laws.
	583	+	17.20 Subd. 2.Authority to share data regarding fraud in public programs.Notwithstanding
	584	+	17.21any provision of law to the contrary specifically prohibiting data sharing, any government
	585	+	17.22entity may disclose data relating to suspected or confirmed fraud in public programs to any
	586	+	17.23other government entity, federal agency, or law enforcement agency if the access would
	587	+	17.24promote the protection of public resources, promote the integrity of public programs, or aid
	588	+	17.25the law enforcement process.
	589	+	17.26Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.605, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
	590	+	17.27 Subdivision 1.Legislative and budget proposal data.(a) Definition. As used in this
	591	+	17.28section, "state administration" means the governor's office, the Department of Management
	592	+	17.29and Budget, and any state agency that is under the direct control of the governor.
	593	+	17.30 (b) Classifications. Legislative and budget proposals, including preliminary drafts, that
	594	+	17.31are created, collected, or maintained by the state administration or the legislature are protected
	595	+	17.32nonpublic data. After the budget is presented to the legislature by the state administration,
	596	+	17Article 2 Sec. 6.
	597	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 18.1supporting data maintained by state administration, including agency requests, are public
	598	+	18.2data. After the legislature or a legislator introduces a proposal impacting the state budget,
	599	+	18.3supporting data maintained by the legislature or a legislator are public data. Supporting data
	600	+	18.4do not include preliminary drafts. The state administration may disclose any of the data
	601	+	18.5within the state administration and to the public at any time if disclosure would aid the
	602	+	18.6administration in considering and preparing its proposals. The legislature may disclose any
	603	+	18.7legislative or budget proposals within the legislature if disclosure would aid in considering
	604	+	18.8and preparing its proposals.
	605	+	18.9 Sec. 7. [15.013] PROGRAM PAYMENTS WITHHELD; FRAUD.
	606	+	18.10 Subdivision 1.Definitions.(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
	607	+	18.11the meanings given.
	608	+	18.12 (b) "Credible allegation of fraud" means an allegation of fraud that has been verified by
	609	+	18.13the head of a state agency from any source, including but not limited to fraud complaints;
	610	+	18.14patterns identified through audits, civil cases, law enforcement investigations, or
	611	+	18.15investigations by other state or federal agencies; and court filings and other legal documents,
	612	+	18.16including but not limited to police reports, complaints, indictments, information, affidavits,
	613	+	18.17declarations, and search warrants.
	614	+	18.18 (c) "Fraud" means an intentional or deliberate act to deprive another of property or
	615	+	18.19money or to acquire property or money by deception or other unfair means. Fraud includes
	616	+	18.20intentionally submitting false information to a federal, state, or local government entity for
	617	+	18.21the purpose of obtaining a greater compensation or benefit than that to which the person is
	618	+	18.22legally entitled. Fraud also includes acts which constitute a crime against any program, or
	619	+	18.23the attempts or plans to commit those crimes, including but not limited to theft in violation
	620	+	18.24of section 609.52; perjury in violation of section 609.48; and aggravated forgery and forgery
	621	+	18.25in violation of sections 609.625 and 609.63, and substantially similar federal laws.
	622	+	18.26 (d) "Individual" means a natural person.
	623	+	18.27 (e) "Program" means any program funded by a state or federal agency that involves the
	624	+	18.28transfer or disbursement of public funds or other public resources.
	625	+	18.29 (f) "Program participant" means any entity or individual that receives, disburses, or has
	626	+	18.30custody of funds or other resources transferred or disbursed under a program.
	627	+	18.31 (g) "State agency" means any department or agency of the state as defined in sections
	628	+	18.3215.01 and 15.012.
	629	+	18Article 2 Sec. 7.
	630	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 19.1 Subd. 2.Withholding of payments.(a) Except as otherwise authorized and to the extent
	631	+	19.2permitted by federal law, the head of any state agency may withhold payments to a program
	632	+	19.3participant in any program administered by that agency if the agency head determines there
	633	+	19.4is a credible allegation of fraud under investigation and the program participant is a subject
	634	+	19.5of the investigation.
	635	+	19.6 (b) Notwithstanding subdivision 3, the state agency head must send notice of the
	636	+	19.7withholding of payments to the program participant within five days of taking such action.
	637	+	19.8The notice must:
	638	+	19.9 (1) state that payments are being withheld in accordance with this section;
	639	+	19.10 (2) state the reasons for withholding payments, but need not disclose specific information
	640	+	19.11concerning an ongoing investigation;
	641	+	19.12 (3) state that the withholding is for a temporary period and cite the circumstances under
	642	+	19.13which withholding shall be terminated; and
	643	+	19.14 (4) inform the program participant of the right to submit written evidence for
	644	+	19.15consideration by the state agency head.
	645	+	19.16 (c) The withholding of payments shall not continue after the state agency head determines
	646	+	19.17there is insufficient evidence of fraud by the program participant, or after legal proceedings
	647	+	19.18relating to the alleged fraud are completed, unless the state agency head is authorized by
	648	+	19.19law to take additional action against the program participant and complies with all
	649	+	19.20requirements in law to take such action.
	650	+	19.21 (d) The withholding of payments is a temporary action and is not subject to appeal under
	651	+	19.22chapter 14.
	652	+	19.23 Subd. 3.Data classification and access.(a) During the payment withholding period
	653	+	19.24under this section, all data relating to a credible allegation of fraud and withholding of
	654	+	19.25payments under this section are classified as: (1) confidential data on individuals pursuant
	655	+	19.26to section 13.02, subdivision 3; or (2) protected nonpublic data pursuant to section 13.02,
	656	+	19.27subdivision 13, in the case of data not on individuals. The agency head may disclose that
	657	+	19.28payments are being withheld from a program participant if the agency head determines that
	658	+	19.29doing so will not compromise an ongoing investigation.
	659	+	19.30 (b) Except for the identity of a complainant, after a determination has been made under
	660	+	19.31subdivision 2, paragraph (c), that withholding of payments shall not continue, all data relating
	661	+	19.32to a credible allegation of fraud and withholding of payments under this section becomes
	662	+	19Article 2 Sec. 7.
	663	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 20.1public unless classified otherwise under state or federal law. The identity of a complainant
	664	+	20.2is private.
	665	+	20.3 (c) Any state agency may disclose any data classified as confidential or protected
	666	+	20.4nonpublic under this section to any federal, state, or local government agency, or any law
	667	+	20.5enforcement agency, if the state agency determines that access will help prevent fraud
	668	+	20.6against public programs or aid the law enforcement process.
	669	+	20.7 Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.28, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
	670	+	20.8 Subdivision 1.Carryforward.Agencies may carry forward unexpended and
	671	+	20.9unencumbered nongrant operating balances from the first year of a biennium into the second
	672	+	20.10year of the biennium one fiscal year into the next fiscal year.
	673	+	20.11 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
	674	+	20.12Sec. 9. [16B.851] STATE BUILDING RENEWABLE ENERGY; STORAGE;
	675	+	20.13ELECTRIC VEHICLE ACCOUNT.
	676	+	20.14 Subdivision 1.Definitions.(a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
	677	+	20.15the meanings given to them.
	678	+	20.16 (b) "Energy storage" means the predesign, design, acquisition, construction, or installation
	679	+	20.17of technology which stores and delivers electric or thermal energy.
	680	+	20.18 (c) "EVSE" means electric vehicle service equipment, including charging equipment
	681	+	20.19and associated infrastructure and site upgrades.
	682	+	20.20 (d) "Renewable energy" has the meaning given in section 216B.2422, subdivision 1,
	683	+	20.21paragraph (c), and the same sources in thermal energy.
	684	+	20.22 (e) "Renewable energy improvement" means the predesign, design, acquisition,
	685	+	20.23construction, or installation of a renewable energy production system or energy storage
	686	+	20.24equipment or system, and associated infrastructure and facilities that is designed to result
	687	+	20.25in a demand-side net reduction in energy use by the state building's electrical, heating,
	688	+	20.26ventilating, air-conditioning, or hot water systems.
	689	+	20.27 (f) "State agency" has the definition given in section 13.02, subdivision 17, or the
	690	+	20.28designated definition given in section 15.01 and includes the Office of Higher Education,
	691	+	20.29Housing Finance Agency, Pollution Control Agency, and Bureau of Mediation Services.
	692	+	20.30State agency includes agencies, boards, commissions, committees, councils, and authorities
	693	+	20.31as defined in section 15.012.
	694	+	20Article 2 Sec. 9.
	695	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 21.1 (g) "State building" means a building or facility owned by the state of Minnesota.
	696	+	21.2 Subd. 2.Account established.A state building renewable energy, storage, and electric
	697	+	21.3vehicle account is established in the special revenue fund to provide funds to state agencies
	698	+	21.4to:
	699	+	21.5 (1) design, construct, and equip renewable energy improvement and renewable energy
	700	+	21.6storage projects at state buildings;
	701	+	21.7 (2) purchase state fleet electric vehicles in accordance with section 16C.135;
	702	+	21.8 (3) purchase and install EVSE and related infrastructure; and
	703	+	21.9 (4) carry out management of the program by the commissioner.
	704	+	21.10 Subd. 3.Account management.The commissioner shall manage and administer the
	705	+	21.11state building renewable energy, storage, and electronic vehicle account.
	706	+	21.12 Subd. 4.Accepting funds.(a) The commissioner shall be responsible for making
	707	+	21.13application to the federal government on behalf of the state of Minnesota for state projects
	708	+	21.14eligible for elective payments under sections 6417 and 6418 of the Internal Revenue Code,
	709	+	21.15as added by Public Law 117-169, 136 Statute 1818, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
	710	+	21.16 (b) The commissioner may apply for, receive, and expend money made available from
	711	+	21.17federal, state, or other sources for the purposes of carrying out the duties in this section.
	712	+	21.18 (c) Notwithstanding section 16A.72, all funds received under this subdivision are
	713	+	21.19deposited into the state building renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicle account
	714	+	21.20and appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes of subdivision 2 and as permitted
	715	+	21.21under this section.
	716	+	21.22 (d) Money in the state building renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicle account
	717	+	21.23does not cancel and is available until expended.
	718	+	21.24 Subd. 5.Applications.A state agency applying for state building renewable energy,
	719	+	21.25storage, EVSE and electric fleet vehicle funds must submit an application to the commissioner
	720	+	21.26on a form, in the manner, and at the time prescribed by the commissioner.
	721	+	21.27 Subd. 6.Treatment of certain payments received from federal government.(a)
	722	+	21.28Federal payments received for eligible renewable energy improvement and storage projects,
	723	+	21.29and EVSE projects, made with appropriations from general obligation bonds, may be
	724	+	21.30transferred to the state bond fund, if consistent with federal treasury regulations.
	725	+	21Article 2 Sec. 9.
	726	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 22.1 (b) Federal payments received for eligible electric fleet vehicle purchases by the
	727	+	22.2Department of Administration's fleet division must be transferred to the motor pool revolving
	728	+	22.3account established in section 16B.54, subdivision 8.
	729	+	22.4 (c) Federal payments received for eligible electric fleet vehicle purchases made directly
	730	+	22.5by a state agency shall be transferred to the fund from which the purchase was made.
	731	+	22.6 (d) When obligated to fulfill financing agreements, federal payments received for eligible
	732	+	22.7renewable energy improvements shall be transferred to the appropriate agency.
	733	+	22.8 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
	734	+	22.9 Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.741, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
	735	+	22.10 Subd. 5.Insulin repayment account; annual transfer from health care access fund.(a)
	736	+	22.11The insulin repayment account is established in the special revenue fund in the state treasury.
	737	+	22.12Money in the account is appropriated each fiscal year to the commissioner of administration
	738	+	22.13to reimburse manufacturers for insulin dispensed under the insulin safety net program in
	739	+	22.14section 151.74, in accordance with section 151.74, subdivisions 3, paragraph (h), and 6,
	740	+	22.15paragraph (h), and to cover costs incurred by the commissioner in providing these
	741	+	22.16reimbursement payments.
	742	+	22.17 (b) By June 30, 2025, and each June 30 thereafter, the commissioner of administration
	743	+	22.18shall certify to the commissioner of management and budget the total amount expended in
	744	+	22.19the prior fiscal year for:
	745	+	22.20 (1) reimbursement to manufacturers for insulin dispensed under the insulin safety net
	746	+	22.21program in section 151.74, in accordance with section 151.74, subdivisions 3, paragraph
	747	+	22.22(h), and 6, paragraph (h); and
	748	+	22.23 (2) costs incurred by the commissioner of administration in providing the reimbursement
	749	+	22.24payments described in clause (1).
	750	+	22.25 (c) The commissioner of management and budget shall transfer from the health care
	751	+	22.26access fund to the special revenue fund insulin repayment account, beginning July 1, 2025,
	752	+	22.27and each July 1 thereafter, an amount equal to the amount to which the commissioner of
	753	+	22.28administration certified pursuant to paragraph (b).
	754	+	22.29Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 352.04, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
	755	+	22.30 Subd. 2.Employee contributions.(a) The employee contribution to the fund must be
	756	+	22.31equal to the following percent of salary:
	757	+	22Article 2 Sec. 11.
	758	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 5.523.1 from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2018
	759	+	5.7523.2 from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019
	760	+	623.3 from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2023
	761	+	5.523.4 from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025
	762	+	6 5.7523.5 after June 30, 2025 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
	763	+	623.6 after June 30, 2026
	764	+	23.7 (b) These contributions must be made by deduction from salary as provided in subdivision
	765	+	23.84.
	766	+	23.9 (c) Contribution increases under paragraph (a) must be paid starting the first day of the
	767	+	23.10first full pay period after the effective date of the increase.
	768	+	23.11Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 352.92, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
	769	+	23.12 Subdivision 1.Employee contributions.(a) Employee contributions of covered
	770	+	23.13correctional employees must be in an amount equal to the following percent of salary:
	771	+	9.123.14 from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2018
	772	+	9.6
	773	+	23.15 after June 30, 2018 from July 1, 2018, to June
	774	+	23.16 30, 2025
	775	+	9.3523.17 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
	776	+	9.623.18 after June 30, 2026
	777	+	23.19 (b) These contributions must be made by deduction from salary as provided in section
	778	+	23.20352.04, subdivision 4.
	779	+	23.21 (c) Contribution increases under paragraph (a) must be paid starting the first day of the
	780	+	23.22first full pay period after the effective date of the increase.
	781	+	23.23Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 352B.02, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
	782	+	23.24 Subd. 1a.Member contributions.(a) The member contribution is the following
	783	+	23.25percentage of the member's salary:
	784	+	13.423.26 from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016
	785	+	14.423.27 from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018
	786	+	14.923.28 from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020
	787	+	15.423.29 after June 30, 2020 from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025
	788	+	15.1523.30 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
	789	+	15.423.31 after June 30, 2026
	790	+	23Article 2 Sec. 13.
	791	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 24.1 (b) These contributions must be made by deduction from salary as provided in section
	792	+	24.2352.04, subdivision 4.
	793	+	24.3 (c) Contribution increases under paragraph (a) must be paid starting the first day of the
	794	+	24.4first full pay period after the effective date of the increase.
	795	+	24.5 Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 353.27, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
	796	+	24.6 Subd. 2.General employees retirement plan; employee contribution.(a) For a basic
	797	+	24.7member of the general employees retirement plan of the Public Employees Retirement
	798	+	24.8Association, the employee contribution is 9.10 percent of salary. For a coordinated member
	799	+	24.9of the general employees retirement plan of the Public Employees Retirement Association,
	800	+	24.10the employee contribution is the following percentage of salary plus any contribution rate
	801	+	24.11adjustment under subdivision 3b:
	802	+	6.2524.12 Effective after December 31, 2010
	803	+	6.524.13 Effective January 1, 2015
	804	+	6.2524.14 Effective after June 30, 2025
	805	+	6.524.15 Effective July 1, 2026
	806	+	24.16 (b) These contributions must be made by deduction from salary as defined in section
	807	+	24.17353.01, subdivision 10, in the manner provided in subdivision 4. If any portion of a member's
	808	+	24.18salary is paid from other than public funds, the member's employee contribution must be
	809	+	24.19based on the total salary received by the member from all sources.
	810	+	24.20Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 353.65, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
	811	+	24.21 Subd. 2.Employee contribution.(a) For members other than members who were active
	812	+	24.22members of the former Minneapolis Firefighters Relief Association on December 29, 2011,
	813	+	24.23or for members other than members who were active members of the former Minneapolis
	814	+	24.24Police Relief Association on December 29, 2011, the employee contribution is an amount
	815	+	24.25equal to the following percentage of the total salary of each member, as follows:
	816	+	10.8 percent24.26 before January 1, 2019
	817	+	11.3 percent24.27 from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019
	818	+	11.8 percent
	819	+	24.28 from January 1, 2020, and thereafter through June 30,
	820	+	24.29 2025
	821	+	11.55 percent24.30 from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
	822	+	11.8 percent24.31 from July 1, 2026, and thereafter
	823	+	24.32 (b) For members who were active members of the former Minneapolis Firefighters Relief
	824	+	24.33Association on December 29, 2011, the employee contribution is an amount equal to eight
	825	+	24Article 2 Sec. 15.
	826	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 25.1percent of the monthly unit value under section 353.01, subdivision 10a, multiplied by 80
	827	+	25.2and expressed as a biweekly amount for each member. The employee contribution made
	828	+	25.3by a member with at least 25 years of service credit as an active member of the former
	829	+	25.4Minneapolis Firefighters Relief Association must be deposited in the postretirement health
	830	+	25.5care savings account established under section 352.98.
	831	+	25.6 (c) For members who were active members of the former Minneapolis Police Relief
	832	+	25.7Association on December 29, 2011, the employee contribution is an amount equal to eight
	833	+	25.8percent of the monthly unit value under section 353.01, subdivision 10b, multiplied by 80
	834	+	25.9and expressed as a biweekly amount for each member. The employee contribution made
	835	+	25.10by a member with at least 25 years of service credit as an active member of the former
	836	+	25.11Minneapolis Police Relief Association must be deposited in the postretirement health care
	837	+	25.12savings account established under section 352.98.
	838	+	25.13 (d) Contributions under this section must be made by deduction from salary in the manner
	839	+	25.14provided in subdivision 4. Where any portion of a member's salary is paid from other than
	840	+	25.15public funds, the member's employee contribution is based on the total salary received from
	841	+	25.16all sources.
	842	+	25.17Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 353E.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
	843	+	25.18 Subdivision 1.Member contributions.A member of the plan shall make an employee
	844	+	25.19contribution in an amount equal to 6.83 percent of salary until June 30, 2025. Beginning
	845	+	25.20July 1, 2025, a member of the plan shall make an employee contribution in an amount equal
	846	+	25.21to 6.58 percent of salary until June 30, 2026. After June 30, 2026, a member of the plan
	847	+	25.22shall make an employee contribution in an amount equal to 6.83 percent of salary.
	848	+	25.23Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 354.42, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
	849	+	25.24 Subd. 2.Employee contribution.(a) The employee contribution to the fund is the
	850	+	25.25following percentage of the member's salary:
	851	+	Coordinated ProgramBasic Program25.26 Period
	852	+	7.5 percent11 percent25.27 from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2023
	853	+	7.75 percent11.25 percent
	854	+	25.28 from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025
	855	+	25.29 2026
	856	+	8.0 percent11.5 percent25.30 after June 30, 2025 2026
	857	+	25.31 (b) When an employee contribution rate changes for a fiscal year, the new contribution
	858	+	25.32rate is effective for the entire salary paid for each employer unit with the first payroll cycle
	859	+	25.33reported.
	860	+	25Article 2 Sec. 17.
	861	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 26.1 (c) This contribution must be made by deduction from salary. Where any portion of a
	862	+	26.2member's salary is paid from other than public funds, the member's employee contribution
	863	+	26.3must be based on the entire salary received.
	864	+	26.4 Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 354A.12, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
	865	+	26.5 Subdivision 1.Employee contributions.(a) The contribution required to be paid by
	866	+	26.6each member is the percentage of total salary specified below for the applicable program:
	867	+	Percentage of Total Salary26.7 Program
	868	+	1026.8 basic program after June 30, 2016, through June 30, 2023
	869	+	10.2526.9 basic program after June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024
	870	+	1026.10basic program after June 30, 2024, through June 30, 2025
	871	+	11.25 1126.11basic program after June 30, 2025, through June 30, 2026
	872	+	11.526.12basic program after June 30, 2026
	873	+	7.5
	874	+	26.13coordinated program after June 30, 2016, through June 30,
	875	+	26.142023
	876	+	7.75
	877	+	26.15coordinated program after June 30, 2023, through June 30,
	878	+	26.162024
	879	+	7.5
	880	+	26.17coordinated program after June 30, 2024, through June 30,
	881	+	26.182025
	882	+	8.75 8.5
	883	+	26.19coordinated program after June 30, 2025, through June 30,
	884	+	26.202026
	885	+	926.21coordinated program after June 30, 2026
	886	+	26.22 (b) Contributions must be made by deduction from salary and must be remitted directly
	887	+	26.23to the association at least once each month.
	888	+	26.24 (c) When an employee contribution rate changes for a fiscal year, the new contribution
	889	+	26.25rate is effective for the entire salary paid by the employer with the first payroll cycle reported.
	890	+	26.26Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 490.123, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
	891	+	26.27 Subd. 1a.Member contribution rates.(a) A judge in the tier I program whose service
	892	+	26.28does not exceed the service credit limit in section 490.121, subdivision 22, shall contribute
	893	+	26.29to the fund from each salary payment a sum equal to 9.00 percent of salary, except from
	894	+	26.30July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2026, when every member of the legislature shall contribute
	895	+	26.318.75 percent of total salary.
	896	+	26.32 (b) A judge in the tier II program shall contribute to the fund from each salary payment
	897	+	26.33a sum equal to 7.00 percent of salary, except from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2026, when
	898	+	26.34every member of the legislature shall contribute 6.75 percent of total salary.
	899	+	26Article 2 Sec. 19.
	900	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 27.1 (c) Contributions under this subdivision are payable by salary deduction. The deduction
	901	+	27.2must be made by the state court administrator under section 352.04, subdivisions 4, 5, and
	902	+	27.38.
	903	+	27.4 Sec. 20. Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 13, is amended to read:
	904	+	58,057,000
	905	+	56,357,000$55,356,000$
	906	+	27.5Sec. 13. MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND
	907	+	27.6BUDGET
	908	+	27.7The base for this appropriation is $47,831,000
	909	+	27.8in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year
	910	+	27.9thereafter.
	911	+	27.10(a) $13,489,000 the first year and $14,490,000
	912	+	27.11the second year are to stabilize and secure the
	913	+	27.12state's enterprise resource planning systems.
	914	+	27.13This amount is available until June 30, 2027.
	915	+	27.14The base for this appropriation is $6,470,000
	916	+	27.15in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year
	917	+	27.16thereafter.
	918	+	27.17(b) $1,000,000 each year is for administration
	919	+	27.18and staffing of the Children's Cabinet
	920	+	27.19established in Minnesota Statutes, section
	921	+	27.204.045.
	922	+	27.21(c) $317,000 each year is to increase the
	923	+	27.22agency's capacity to proactively raise
	924	+	27.23awareness about the capital budget process
	925	+	27.24and provide technical assistance around the
	926	+	27.25requirements associated with the capital
	927	+	27.26budget process and receiving general fund or
	928	+	27.27general obligation bond funding for capital
	929	+	27.28projects, including compliance requirements
	930	+	27.29that must be met at various stages of capital
	931	+	27.30project development, with particular focus on
	932	+	27.31nonprofits, American Indian communities, and
	933	+	27.32communities of color that have traditionally
	934	+	27.33not participated in the state capital budget
	935	+	27.34process. This appropriation may also be used
	936	+	27Article 2 Sec. 20.
	937	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 28.1to increase the agency's capacity to coordinate
	938	+	28.2with other state agencies regarding the
	939	+	28.3administration of grant agreements, programs,
	940	+	28.4and technical assistance related to capital
	941	+	28.5projects governed by the provisions of
	942	+	28.6Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A, and other
	943	+	28.7applicable laws and statutes.
	944	+	28.8(d) $2,500,000 each in fiscal year is 2024 and
	945	+	28.9$800,000 in fiscal year 2025 are for
	946	+	28.10interagency collaboration to develop data
	947	+	28.11collection standards for race, ethnicity, gender
	948	+	28.12identity, and disability status and to develop
	949	+	28.13a roadmap and timeline for implementation
	950	+	28.14of the data standards across state government.
	951	+	28.15These funds may be transferred to other
	952	+	28.16agencies to support this work and may be used
	953	+	28.17to update computer systems to accommodate
	954	+	28.18revised data collection standards. This is a
	955	+	28.19onetime appropriation and is available until
	956	+	28.20June 30, 2027.
	957	+	28.21(e) $102,000 the first year and $60,000 the
	958	+	28.22second year are for the report required under
	959	+	28.23Minnesota Statutes, section 43A.15,
	960	+	28.24subdivision 14a, and for training and content
	961	+	28.25development relating to ADA Title II,
	962	+	28.26affirmative action, equal employment
	963	+	28.27opportunity, digital accessibility, inclusion,
	964	+	28.28disability awareness, and cultural competence.
	965	+	28.29Sec. 21. Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 67, section 6, is amended to read:
	966	+	28.30Sec. 6. COMMISSIONER OF MANAGEMENT
	967	+	28.31AND BUDGET
	968	+	28.32 Appropriations by Fund
	969	+	202528.33 2024
	970	+	28Article 2 Sec. 21.
	971	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 (232,000)-0-29.1General
	972	+	100,000-0-29.2Health Care Access
	973	+	29.3(a) Insulin safety net program. $100,000 in
	974	+	29.4fiscal year 2025 is from the health care access
	975	+	29.5fund for the insulin safety net program in
	976	+	29.6Minnesota Statutes, section 151.74.
	977	+	29.7(b) Transfer. The commissioner must transfer
	978	+	29.8from the health care access fund to the insulin
	979	+	29.9safety net program repayment account in the
	980	+	29.10special revenue fund the amount certified by
	981	+	29.11the commissioner of administration under
	982	+	29.12Minnesota Statutes, section 151.741,
	983	+	29.13subdivision 5, paragraph (b), estimated to be
	984	+	29.14$100,000 in fiscal year 2025, for
	985	+	29.15reimbursement to manufacturers for insulin
	986	+	29.16dispensed under the insulin safety net program
	987	+	29.17in Minnesota Statutes, section 151.74. The
	988	+	29.18base for this transfer is estimated to be
	989	+	29.19$100,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $100,000 in
	990	+	29.20fiscal year 2027.
	991	+	29.21(c) Base Level Adjustment. The health care
	992	+	29.22access fund base is increased by $100,000 in
	993	+	29.23fiscal year 2026 and increased by $100,000 in
	994	+	29.24fiscal year 2027.
	995	+	29.25Sec. 22. REPEALER.
	996	+	29.26 Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.287, is repealed.
	997	+	29Article 2 Sec. 22.
	998	+	REVISOR SGS/CH 25-0291903/21/25 Page.Ln 1.15STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS.....................................ARTICLE 1
	999	+	Page.Ln 13.11STATE GOVERNMENT POLICY........................................................ARTICLE 2
1639	1000		1
1640	1001		APPENDIX
1641		-	Article locations for H2783-1 16A.90 EMPLOYEE GAINSHARING SYSTEM.
1642		-	Subdivision 1.Commissioner must establish program.(a) The commissioner shall establish
1643		-	a program to provide onetime bonus compensation to state employees for efforts made to reduce
1644		-	the costs of operating state government or for ways of providing better or more efficient state
1645		-	services. The commissioner may authorize an executive branch appointing authority to make a
1646		-	onetime award to an employee or group of employees whose suggestion or involvement in a project
1647		-	is determined by the commissioner to have resulted in documented cost-savings to the state. Before
1648		-	authorizing awards under this section, the commissioner shall establish guidelines for the program
1649		-	including but not limited to:
1650		-	(1) the maximum award is ten percent of the documented savings in the first fiscal year in which
1651		-	the savings are realized up to $50,000;
1652		-	(2) the award must be paid from the appropriation to which the savings accrued; and
1653		-	(3) employees whose primary job responsibility is to identify cost savings or ways of providing
1654		-	better or more efficient state services are generally not eligible for bonus compensation under this
1655		-	section except in extraordinary circumstances as defined by the commissioner.
1656		-	(b) The program required by this section must be in addition to any existing monetary or
1657		-	nonmonetary performance-based recognition programs for state employees, including achievement
1658		-	awards, continuous improvement awards, and general employee recognitions.
1659		-	Subd. 2.Biannual legislative report.No later than August 1, 2017, and biannually thereafter,
1660		-	the commissioner must report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of
1661		-	representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over Minnesota Management and Budget
1662		-	on the status of the program required by this section. The report must detail:
1663		-	(1) the specific program guidelines established by the commissioner as required by subdivision
1664		-	1, if the guidelines have not been described in a previous report;
1665		-	(2) any proposed modifications to the established guidelines under consideration by the
1666		-	commissioner, including the reason for the proposed modifications;
1667		-	(3) the methods used by the commissioner to promote the program to state employees, if the
1668		-	methods have not been described in a previous report;
1669		-	(4) a summary of the results of the program that includes the following, categorized by agency:
1670		-	(i) the number of state employees whose suggestions or involvement in a project were considered
1671		-	for possible bonus compensation, and a description of each suggestion or project that was considered;
1672		-	(ii) the total amount of bonus compensation actually awarded, itemized by each suggestion or
1673		-	project that resulted in an award and the amount awarded for that suggestion or project; and
1674		-	(iii) the total amount of documented cost-savings that accrued to the agency as a result of each
1675		-	suggestion or project for which bonus compensation was granted; and
1676		-	(5) any recommendations for legislation that, in the judgment of the commissioner, would
1677		-	improve the effectiveness of the bonus compensation program established by this section or which
1678		-	would otherwise increase opportunities for state employees to actively participate in the development
1679		-	and implementation of strategies for reducing the costs of operating state government or for providing
1680		-	better or more efficient state services.
1681		-	16B.356 DEFINITIONS.
1682		-	Subdivision 1.Terms.For the purposes of sections 16B.356 to 16B.359, the terms defined in
1683		-	this section have the meanings given.
1684		-	Subd. 2.Council."Council" means the Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure established
1685		-	in section 16B.357.
1686		-	Subd. 3.Infrastructure."Infrastructure" means physical structures and facilities, including but
1687		-	not limited to property, lands, buildings, and other assets of a capital nature. The term includes
1688		-	infrastructure related to agriculture, commerce, communications, economic development, energy,
1689		-	food, health, housing, natural resources, public safety, transportation, drinking water, stormwater,
1690		-	and wastewater.
	1002	+	Article locations for 25-02919 16A.287 TRANSFER; HOUSING SUPPORT.
	1003	+	In fiscal year 2025 and each year thereafter, the commissioner of management and budget must
	1004	+	transfer $450,000 from the general fund to the housing support account, under section 462A.43.
1691	1005		1R
1692	1006		APPENDIX
1693		-	Repealed Minnesota Statutes: H2783-1 16B.357 MINNESOTA ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INFRASTRUCTURE.
1694		-	Subdivision 1.Establishment; purpose.(a) The Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure
1695		-	is established as provided under sections 16B.356 to 16B.359.
1696		-	(b) The purpose of the council is to define and maintain a vision for the future of Minnesota's
1697		-	infrastructure that provides for its proper management, coordination, and investment.
1698		-	Subd. 2.Voting membership.The council consists of the following voting members:
1699		-	(1) two members appointed by the governor;
1700		-	(2) two members appointed by the senate majority leader;
1701		-	(3) two members appointed by the senate minority leader;
1702		-	(4) two members appointed by the speaker of the house;
1703		-	(5) two members appointed by the house minority leader; and
1704		-	(6) one member appointed by the Indian Affairs Council.
1705		-	Subd. 3.Nonvoting membership.The council consists of the following nonvoting members:
1706		-	(1) the commissioner of administration;
1707		-	(2) the commissioner of agriculture;
1708		-	(3) the commissioner of commerce;
1709		-	(4) the commissioner of employment and economic development;
1710		-	(5) the commissioner of health;
1711		-	(6) the commissioner of management and budget;
1712		-	(7) the commissioner of natural resources;
1713		-	(8) the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency;
1714		-	(9) the commissioner of transportation;
1715		-	(10) the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation;
1716		-	(11) the chair of the Metropolitan Council;
1717		-	(12) the chair of the Board of Water and Soil Resources;
1718		-	(13) the executive director of the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority;
1719		-	(14) the chancellor of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; and
1720		-	(15) the president of the University of Minnesota.
1721		-	Subd. 4.Voting members; appointment requirements.(a) An appointing authority under
1722		-	subdivision 2 may only appoint an individual who has direct and practical expertise and experience,
1723		-	whether from the public or private sector, in any of the following:
1724		-	(1) asset management in one or more of the areas of planning, design, construction, management,
1725		-	or operations and maintenance, for: (i) drinking water; (ii) wastewater; (iii) stormwater; (iv)
1726		-	transportation; (v) energy; or (vi) communications;
1727		-	(2) financial management and procurement; or
1728		-	(3) regional asset management across jurisdictions and infrastructure sectors.
1729		-	(b) Each appointing authority under subdivision 2, clauses (1) to (5), must appoint one individual
1730		-	who resides in a metropolitan county, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 4, and one individual
1731		-	who resides outside of a metropolitan county.
1732		-	(c) No current legislator may be appointed to the council.
1733		-	(d) Prior to making appointments, the appointing authorities under subdivision 2 must coordinate
1734		-	and provide for:
1735		-	(1) geographic representation throughout the state;
1736		-	2R
1737		-	APPENDIX
1738		-	Repealed Minnesota Statutes: H2783-1 (2) representation for all major types of infrastructure assets; and
1739		-	(3) representation from the public and private sectors.
1740		-	Subd. 5.Voting members; recommendations for appointment.Each appointing authority
1741		-	under subdivision 2 must acknowledge and give consideration to appointment recommendations
1742		-	made by interested stakeholders, including but not limited to:
1743		-	(1) the Association of Minnesota Counties;
1744		-	(2) the League of Minnesota Cities;
1745		-	(3) the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities;
1746		-	(4) the Minnesota Association of Townships;
1747		-	(5) the Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association;
1748		-	(6) the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota;
1749		-	(7) a labor union representing the building trades;
1750		-	(8) a public utility;
1751		-	(9) the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association;
1752		-	(10) the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce;
1753		-	(11) the Minnesota section of the American Water Works Association;
1754		-	(12) the Minnesota Rural Water Association; and
1755		-	(13) the Minnesota Rural Electric Association.
1756		-	Subd. 6.Nonvoting members; delegation.(a) Notwithstanding section 15.06, subdivision 6,
1757		-	an individual specified under subdivision 3 may appoint a designee to serve on the council only as
1758		-	provided in this subdivision.
1759		-	(b) An individual specified under subdivision 3 may appoint a designee who serves on an
1760		-	ongoing basis to exercise the powers and duties as a nonvoting council member under this section.
1761		-	The designation must be made by written order, filed with the secretary of state. The designee must
1762		-	be a public employee who is:
1763		-	(1) a deputy commissioner or deputy director;
1764		-	(2) an assistant commissioner;
1765		-	(3) an immediate subordinate of the appointing authority;
1766		-	(4) a director of a relevant office; or
1767		-	(5) if the appointing authority is the chair of a board or council specified under subdivision 3,
1768		-	another member of that board or council.
1769		-	Subd. 7.Officers.(a) The council must elect from among its voting members a chair, or cochairs,
1770		-	and vice-chair. As necessary, the council may elect other council members to serve as officers.
1771		-	(b) The chair is responsible for convening meetings of the council and setting each meeting
1772		-	agenda.
1773		-	Subd. 8.Council actions.(a) A majority of the council, including voting and nonvoting members
1774		-	and excluding vacancies, is a quorum.
1775		-	(b) The council may conduct business as provided under section 13D.015.
1776		-	Subd. 9.Compensation; terms; removal; vacancies.The compensation, membership terms,
1777		-	filling of vacancies, and removal of members on the council are as provided in section 15.0575.
1778		-	Subd. 10.Open Meeting Law.The council is subject to the Minnesota Open Meeting Law
1779		-	under chapter 13D.
1780		-	Subd. 11.Data practices.The council is subject to the Minnesota Data Practices Act under
1781		-	chapter 13.
1782		-	3R
1783		-	APPENDIX
1784		-	Repealed Minnesota Statutes: H2783-1 16B.358 POWERS; RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES.
1785		-	Subdivision 1.General powers.The council has the nonregulatory powers necessary to carry
1786		-	out its responsibilities and duties specified by law.
1787		-	Subd. 2.General responsibilities.(a) The council is responsible for activities in a nonregulatory
1788		-	capacity and in coordination with stakeholders to identify and recommend best practices that:
1789		-	(1) preserve and extend the longevity of Minnesota's public and privately owned infrastructure;
1790		-	and
1791		-	(2) provide for effective and efficient management of infrastructure.
1792		-	(b) Unless specifically provided otherwise, nothing in sections 16B.356 to 16B.359 requires
1793		-	transfer of personnel, specific responsibilities, or administrative functions from a department or
1794		-	agency to the council.
1795		-	Subd. 3.Duties.The duties of the council are to:
1796		-	(1) identify approaches to enhance and expedite infrastructure coordination across jurisdictions,
1797		-	agencies, state and local government, and public and private sectors, including in planning, design,
1798		-	engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations;
1799		-	(2) analyze methods to improve efficiency and the use of resources related to (i) public
1800		-	infrastructure, and (ii) public asset management practices;
1801		-	(3) identify opportunities to reduce duplication in infrastructure projects and asset management;
1802		-	(4) identify barriers and gaps in effective asset management;
1803		-	(5) identify objectives and strategies that enhance the longevity and adaptability of infrastructure
1804		-	throughout the state;
1805		-	(6) develop advisory recommendations, if any, related to the responsibilities and duties specified
1806		-	under this section, including to state agencies for programs, policies, and practices; and
1807		-	(7) implement the requirements under sections 16B.356 to 16B.359.
1808		-	Subd. 4.Asset managers program.The council must develop and recommend a plan for a
1809		-	statewide asset managers program that provides for:
1810		-	(1) identification, exchange, and distribution of (i) information on existing asset management
1811		-	tools and resources, and (ii) best practices on infrastructure management;
1812		-	(2) training for infrastructure owners and asset managers; and
1813		-	(3) coordination and collaboration among infrastructure owners and asset managers.
1814		-	Subd. 5.Administrative support.The commissioner must provide the council with suitable
1815		-	space to maintain an office, hold meetings, and keep records. The commissioner must provide
1816		-	administrative staff and information technology resources to the council as necessary for the
1817		-	expeditious conduct of the council's duties and responsibilities.
1818		-	Subd. 6.Report.By December 15 annually, the council must submit a report to the governor
1819		-	and the legislative committees with jurisdiction over capital investment, climate, economic
1820		-	development, energy, and transportation. At a minimum, the report must:
1821		-	(1) summarize the activities of the council;
1822		-	(2) provide an overview for each of the duties and requirements under sections 16B.356 to
1823		-	16B.359;
1824		-	(3) identify any barriers and constraints related to activities of the council; and
1825		-	(4) provide any recommendations of the council.
1826		-	16B.359 PERSONNEL.
1827		-	Subdivision 1.Executive director.(a) The commissioner must hire an executive director in
1828		-	the classified service, with the advice of the council. The executive director is the principal
1829		-	administrative officer for the council. The executive director is not an ex officio member of the
1830		-	council.
1831		-	4R
1832		-	APPENDIX
1833		-	Repealed Minnesota Statutes: H2783-1 (b) The executive director must have (1) leadership or management experience, and (2) training
1834		-	and experience in public works or asset management.
1835		-	(c) The executive director must perform the duties as specified by the council to manage and
1836		-	implement the requirements of sections 16B.356 to 16B.359.
1837		-	Subd. 2.Staffing.(a) The executive director must:
1838		-	(1) hire any employees on the basis of merit and fitness that the executive director considers
1839		-	necessary to discharge the functions of the office; and
1840		-	(2) prescribe the powers and duties of an employee.
1841		-	(b) The executive director may:
1842		-	(1) hire a deputy director and other staff; and
1843		-	(2) delegate the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the executive director to employees,
1844		-	under conditions prescribed by the executive director.
1845		-	609.466 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FRAUD.
1846		-	Any person who, with the intent to defraud, presents a claim for reimbursement, a cost report
1847		-	or a rate application, relating to the payment of medical assistance funds pursuant to chapter 256B,
1848		-	to the state agency, which is false in whole or in part, is guilty of an attempt to commit theft of
1849		-	public funds and may be sentenced accordingly.
1850		-	5R
1851		-	APPENDIX
1852		-	Repealed Minnesota Statutes: H2783-1 1105.7900SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY.
1853		-	D.Individuals required by Minnesota Statutes, section 326A.14, subdivision 1,
1854		-	paragraph (b), to obtain a verification that their individual qualifications are substantially
1855		-	equivalent to the licensure requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 326A.03, subdivisions
1856		-	3, 4, and 6, shall obtain the verification from the NASBA National Qualification Appraisal
1857		-	Service prior to rendering professional services in this state. Documentation supporting this
1858		-	verification must be maintained by the individual for a minimum period of six years and
1859		-	must be submitted to the board upon request.
1860		-	6R
1861		-	APPENDIX
1862		-	Repealed Minnesota Rules: H2783-1
	1007	+	Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 25-02919