HF2220

HF2220 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Assessment of fees or other charges when state employees park at facilities owned or operated by the state prohibited.

Related bill: SF3084

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 2220) proposes to prohibit the state from charging fees or other costs for parking when state employees use state-owned or operated parking facilities.

Key points of the bill: 1. Amendment to Minnesota Statutes – The bill modifies existing state statutes (sections 16B.04 and 16B.58) to eliminate parking fees for state employees. 2. Free Parking Provision – A newly added subdivision (16B.58, subd. 10) states that state employees cannot be charged for parking at state-owned, rented, or operated facilities when they are acting within the scope of their employment. Employees may also park for free outside of working hours if they receive written approval from their supervisor. 3. Parking Permit Requirement – The commissioner must issue parking permits to state employees, ensuring they are exempt from parking fees, fines, penalties, towing, or impoundment, except in cases where removal or impoundment is necessary under another provision of the law.

The bill is intended to relieve financial burdens on state employees by ensuring free parking at state-operated facilities.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	State Government Finance and Policy
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	State Government Finance and Policy

Citations

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        "Provision for employee shuttle service and promotion of alternative transportation modes."
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