HF1837 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State government policy bill.

Related bill: SF2417

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes technical changes to the Department of Administration's functions in Minnesota state government. Key components include:

  1. Assistive Technology Council: Updates provisions related to the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council, establishes its permanence as required by federal law, and clarifies appointment responsibilities.

  2. Capital Project Notification: Adjusts notification requirements for capital projects, specifying which projects must notify legislative committees before proceeding.

  3. General Services Revolving Fund: Requires agencies to reimburse the fund for services and mandates that the Commissioner of Administration report rate charges annually.

  4. Enterprise Fleet Management: Modifies the rules for transferring vehicles to the state’s enterprise fleet, adds the Office of the Ombudsman for Long-Term Care to the list of agencies eligible for unmarked vehicles, and clarifies reimbursement policies.

  5. Fleet Reporting and Public Dashboard: Enhances reporting on fleet management and sustainability efforts, requiring periodic updates in a public dashboard for transparency.

  6. Repeal of Certain Provisions: Repeals specific outdated statutory sections related to strategic and long-range planning.

Overall, this bill focuses on administrative efficiency, fiscal management, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toState Government Finance and Policy
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toState Government Finance and Policy
May 04, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
May 04, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 06, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
May 04, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government
April 09, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
April 09, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed

Citations

 
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