Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to remove existing restrictions on government contracts with vendors based on their business practices related to Israel. This would allow both the Minnesota legislature and the executive branch to engage in contracts with vendors regardless of their stance or actions concerning Israel.

Main Provisions

• The bill repeals specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes (sections 3.226 and 16C.053) that currently prohibit the state from contracting with vendors who have certain practices towards Israel.
• By eliminating these statutory sections, it seeks to grant more flexibility to state government entities when selecting vendors, ensuring that their business practices concerning Israel do not become a criterion for exclusion from state contracts.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The current law restricts the Minnesota state government from engaging in contracts with vendors that participate in boycotts against Israel or discriminate against entities solely because of their association with Israel.
• By repealing these sections, the bill effectively nullifies these restrictions, allowing government agencies to consider vendors without regard to their practices or policies toward Israel.

Relevant Terms

• State government contracts
• Vendor practices
• Israel-related restrictions
• Minnesota Statutes repeal
• Boycotts against Israel
• Non-discrimination in contracting