SF2417

SF2417 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Department of Administration technical changes provision

Related bill: HF1837

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes technical changes to the Minnesota Department of Administration's statutes. Key updates include:

Assistive Technology Act Implementation – It designates the department as the lead agency for federal Assistive Technology Act responsibilities and establishes an advisory council with specified appointments.
Capital Project Notifications – Modifies notification requirements for capital projects before they commence, with exemptions for specific categories such as ADA compliance and asset preservation.
General Services Fund Reimbursements – Updates provisions regarding agency reimbursements to the general services revolving fund and reporting deadlines for service rate changes.
State Vehicle Fleet Management – Revises how vehicles are transferred to and managed within the state’s enterprise fleet, including reimbursement calculations and marking requirements, while adding the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care to the list of exempt agencies.
Environmental and Fleet Reporting – Shifts environmental impact reporting from a written report to an online public dashboard, mandates new tracking systems for vehicle fleet data, and aligns updates with available technology advancements.
Repeals Prior Statutes – Eliminates outdated strategic and long-term planning statutes, including various provisions related to the Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning.

The bill is intended to streamline administrative processes, improve compliance with federal law, and enhance transparency in reporting requirements.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government
March 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government
	Senate	Note	Action	HF substituted in committee

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "The establishment of the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "The expiration clause for the council."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the Department of Administration's role and responsibilities under the Federal Assistive Technology Act.",
      "modified": [
        "Roles and responsibilities as required by the amended federal law."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.055",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Notification requirement for certain capital projects."
      ],
      "summary": "This section modifies the procedure for state capital projects.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies exceptions to notification requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.335",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on fund reimbursements and transfers."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Updates reimbursement and fund transfer procedures for state agencies.",
      "modified": [
        "Timing for reporting reimbursement rates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.48",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill addresses the management of the state vehicle fleet.",
      "modified": [
        "Details regarding the transfer and reimbursement of vehicles.",
        "Procedures for unmarked state vehicles."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.54",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Collaboration requirements with other state departments."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Evaluates and reports on energy conservation goals.",
      "modified": [
        "Timing and details of reporting procedures."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16C.137",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Mentions the Department of Corrections' inmate community work crew program.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "352.91",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3g"
  }
]