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SF2034 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Metropolitan Council removal of members for cause authorization provision, Governor appointment of a vice-chair provision, council members salary and benefits specification provision, and annual reviews of the regional administrator by the council

Related bill: HF1317

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes several changes to the governance of the Metropolitan Council in Minnesota. The key provisions include:

  1. Removal for Cause – Council members may be removed by the governor for cause, following notice and a hearing.
  2. Vice Chair Appointment – The governor will appoint a vice chair for the council.
  3. Member Salary and Benefits – The legislation specifies the salary and benefits for council members.
  4. Annual Review of Regional Administrator – The council must conduct annual performance reviews of the regional administrator.
  5. Term Limits & Appointment Process –
    • Council members will be appointed after each redistricting process.
    • Each council district will be represented by one member.
    • Members' terms end with the governor’s term but remain in office until a successor is appointed.
    • A 12-year total service limit is imposed on council members.
    • Appointments to the council must be made by the first Monday in March of the relevant year.

The bill amends sections 473.123 and 473.125 of the Minnesota Statutes 2024 to reflect these changes.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toTransportation
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on members continuing to serve until a successor is appointed."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the terms of the Metropolitan Council members as specified in section 473.123, subdivision 2a.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment of terms to align with the term of the governor and apportionment process."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.123",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2a"
  }
]

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