HF3100 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
State employees required to report evidence of violations of laws governing grants and state contracts, and discipline for a failure to report authorized.
Related bill: SF3171
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to establish a mandate within the Minnesota state government requiring state employees to report any evidence of violations related to laws governing grants and state contracts. The bill also outlines the disciplinary actions that may be taken against employees who fail to meet this obligation.
Main Provisions
- Mandatory Reporting: State employees are required to report any evidence or suspicion of legal violations concerning grants and state contracts to their supervisor, the commissioner or their designee, or the legislative auditor.
- Disciplinary Action: If an employee fails to report such violations, they may face disciplinary action, which can include termination of employment.
- Protection for Reporting Employees: Employees who report violations in good faith are protected by existing laws that prevent employer discrimination against whistleblowers, specifically under section 181.932.
- Legislative Auditor's Role: If there are multiple complaints regarding the same agency, the legislative auditor is required to report this to the Legislative Audit Commission, stating the number and type of violations without divulging specific details.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 sections 16B.98 subdivision 4 and 16C.045 to change the language from state employees being "encouraged" to report violations to being "required" to do so.
- It authorizes disciplinary measures against employees who do not report violations or suspected violations.
Relevant Terms
- State employees
- Mandatory reporting
- Grants and state contracts
- Whistleblower protection
- Disciplinary action
- Legislative auditor
- Legal violations
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill amends the requirements for state employees to report violations related to grants under section 16B.98, subdivision 4.",
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