This Minnesota House bill, H.F. No. 1593, proposes allowing local governments, specifically counties, to opt out of complying with unfunded state mandates unless the state provides the necessary funding. Key points include:

• Noncompliance Allowed: Counties are not required to implement state mandates that affect daily operations, shift resource allocation, or change spending priorities unless the state provides sufficient funding.
• Exceptions: Counties must comply with mandates if the cost is incidental compared to their total budget. Additionally, they must adhere to laws related to financial audits and those that affect public safety and health.

The bill seeks to be codified in Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 373 and 471, relating to local government operations.