Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF1397

Introduced
2/13/25  

Caption

Training requirements for state managerial employees development

Impact

If enacted, this bill will formalize training requirements for managerial positions within state agencies, which is expected to enhance the effectiveness of oversight and service delivery in critical areas. The implementation of these pilot programs is targeted to begin by January 1, 2027, suggesting a focus on immediate yet structured improvement in state-level management. Funding for these initiatives will be allocated from the general fund, ensuring that state resources are directly applied to improve service quality in public sectors.

Summary

SF1397 proposes to develop and implement an experiential training regime specifically for state managerial employees across various departments, including Corrections, Human Services, and Transportation. The bill mandates the Commissioner of Management and Budget to work with a private consulting service that possesses expertise in enhancing customer service through systematic training. By focusing on experiential learning, the bill aims to ensure that managers understand and are familiar with the day-to-day tasks of the employees they supervise by requiring them to perform those roles periodically.

Contention

While proponents believe that SF1397 will lead to more informed managerial staff equipped to handle operational tasks effectively, some concerns may arise regarding the implications of integrating external consulting services into state operations. Questions of cost-effectiveness, the appropriateness of private firms over internal training capabilities, and the overall impact on existing state workflows may be points of contention as discussions around the bill progress. Additionally, the timeline for implementation raises questions about how quickly these changes can be effectively integrated into current systems without disrupting ongoing operations.

Companion Bills

MN HF1432

Similar To Training requirements for state managerial employees developed, funding provided for the procurement and authorization of procurement of business consulting services for pilot projects, report required, and money appropriated.

Previously Filed As

MN HF5205

Employment and economic development supplemental budget bill.

MN SF1261

Recommendations adoption of the Advisory Task force on State Employment and Retention of Employees with Disabilities

MN HF3028

Economic development finance bill.

MN HF383

Advisory Task Force on State Employment and Retention of Employees with Disabilities recommendations adopted, and report required.

MN HF2233

Workforce development finance bill.

MN SF3035

Omnibus Jobs, Economic Development, Labor, and Industry appropriations

MN SF5289

Omnibus Jobs, Economic Development, supplemental appropriations

MN HF2513

Subminimum wages prohibited for persons with disabilities, lead agency board and case manager responsibilities and training modified, statewide disability employment technical assistance center and employment first capacity building grants established, requirements for informed choice in employment policy modified, Minnesota supplemental aid program eligibility clarified, Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Law data use modified, and money appropriated.

MN SF1426

Omnibus State Government and Elections appropriations

MN HF1700

Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act of 2023; hospital nurse staffing and nurse workload committees requirements established, core staffing plan requirements modified, commissioner required to grade and publicly disclose hospital compliance, hospital preparedness and incident response action plan requirements modified, nursing facility employee scholarship eligibility modified, hospital nursing and health professional education loan forgiveness programs established/modified, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

ME LD550

An Act to Support Outdoor, Agricultural-based and Hands-on Experiential Learning in Public Schools

TX HB3003

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TX HB3502

Relating to certain activities for the promotion and marketing of beer.

ME LD1682

An Act to Create the Maine Experiential Education Program

CT SB01089

An Act Concerning A Workforce Training And Experiential Learning Program.

MN HF1432

Training requirements for state managerial employees developed, funding provided for the procurement and authorization of procurement of business consulting services for pilot projects, report required, and money appropriated.

TX HB3437

Relating to the promotion and marketing of alcoholic beverages.

TX HB3432

Relating to the promotion and marketing of alcoholic beverages.