This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2, related to data practices and personnel data access. Specifically, the bill adds chief law enforcement officers to the definition of a "public official" for purposes of public access to personnel data.

Key provisions include: 1. Public Access to Employment Data – The bill defines various personnel data about government employees, volunteers, and contractors that are public, such as job title, salary, work location, and disciplinary actions. 2. Final Disposition of Disciplinary Actions – Disciplinary actions become public data upon final disposition by the government entity, including resignation following a final decision. 3. Expanded Definition of Public Official – The bill expands the definition of a "public official" to include chief law enforcement officers, in addition to existing officials, such as heads of state agencies, department directors, and certain school administrators. 4. Public Access to Complaint Data – If a complaint or charge is filed against a public official, data related to the complaint becomes public upon completion of an investigation or if the official resigns or is terminated while the complaint is pending, unless it compromises an active investigation or reveals confidential sources. 5. Limits on Release of Data – Data regarding complaints against officials will be released only if disciplinary action is taken, employment is terminated, or potential legal claims related to the complaint are released as part of a settlement.

This amendment enhances transparency and accountability by ensuring that public access to personnel records includes information about disciplinary actions and complaints against high-ranking law enforcement officers and other public officials.