SF3045

SF3045 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Omnibus State and Local Government and Elections policy and appropriations

Related bill: HF2783

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to establish a code of ethics for the Minnesota legislative branch, improve transparency and accountability in public programs by addressing fraud, and promote renewable energy projects. It also includes provisions for withholding payments in case of credible fraud allegations and modifies insulin repayment account provisions.

Main Provisions

Code of Ethics for Legislative Branch:
- Develops ethical guidelines for legislators and legislative employees. It restricts accepting gifts or favors that might compromise their duties.
- Prohibits the misuse of confidential information and state resources for private gain.
Fraud Allegations and Payment Withholding:
- Grants authority to withhold payments in state-administered programs if there are credible fraud allegations.
- Allows sharing of relevant data about fraud across government entities to protect public resources.
Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle Projects:
- Provides for the development of renewable energy improvement and storage projects.
- Supports projects for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).
Insulin Repayment Modifications:
- Adjusts the provisions related to repayment accounts for insulin.
State Appropriations and Budget Adjustments:
- Allocates funds for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 across various state departments.
- Includes allocations for renewable energy initiatives and administrative functionalities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Ethics and Conflicts of Interest: Formalizes rules around conflicts of interest for state employees and legislators that were previously less defined, tightening policies around the use of public office for private gain.
Fraudulent Activity: Enables the efficient handling and reporting of fraud, significantly enhancing the mechanisms available to state agencies to address fraudulent activities in public programs.
Insulin Account: Alters the financial mechanisms supporting insulin affordability, ensuring adjustments align with current needs and challenges.

Relevant Terms

Code of Ethics
Fraud allegations
Renewable energy improvements
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
Insulin repayment accounts
Legislative appropriations
Conflict of interest
Data sharing

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file
2nd Engrossment PDF file
3rd Engrossment PDF file
1st Unofficial Engrossment PDF file
2nd Unofficial Engrossment PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 27, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Received from Senate
April 27, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Received from Senate
March 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government
April 27, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Senate file first reading, referred to	Ways and Means
April 27, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Senate file first reading, referred to	Ways and Means
April 21, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Finance
April 21, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Finance
April 28, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt as amended
April 28, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt as amended
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended
April 28, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended
April 28, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 28, 2025	House	Floor	Action	House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 28, 2025	House	Floor	Action	House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 24, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Special Order: Amended
April 30, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Amended
April 24, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Special Order: Amended
April 30, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Amended
April 24, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Third reading Passed as amended
April 30, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Third reading as amended
April 30, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Third reading as amended
April 24, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Third reading Passed as amended
April 30, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Bill was passed as amended
April 30, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Bill was passed as amended
May 04, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Returned from House with amendment

Citations

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