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
CCR-SF3045 PDF file
4th Engrossment PDF file

Past committee meetings

State Government Finance and Policy on: May 09, 2025 09:00
State Government Finance and Policy on: May 12, 2025 09:00
Elections Finance and Government Operations on: May 13, 2025 09:00
State Government Finance and Policy on: May 13, 2025 09:00
State Government Finance and Policy on: May 15, 2025 09:00
State Government Finance and Policy on: May 17, 2025 09:00
Finance on: April 23, 2025 08:30
State and Local Government on: April 03, 2025 12:30
State and Local Government on: April 08, 2025 11:00
State and Local Government on: April 10, 2025 12:30

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 27, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 27, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Finance
April 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended
April 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 25, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Special Order: Amended
April 25, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Third reading Passed as amended
April 28, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Received from Senate
April 28, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Senate file first reading, referred to	Ways and Means
April 29, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt as amended
April 29, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 29, 2025	House	Floor	Action	House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
May 01, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Amended
May 01, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Third reading as amended
May 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Returned from House with amendment
May 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Returned from House with amendment
May 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Senate not concur, conference committee of 5 requested
May 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Senate conferees
May 06, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Senate refuses to concur, conference committee requested
May 06, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Senate refuses to concur, conference committee of 5 requested
May 06, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Senate conferees
May 07, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	House conferees
May 07, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	House conferees
May 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Conference committee report, delete everything
May 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Conference committee report, delete everything
May 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill
May 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
May 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Conference committee report, delete everything
May 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Third Reading Repassed
	Senate	Note	Action	Presentment date
	Senate	Note	Action	Presentment date
	Senate	Note	Action	Governor's action Approval
	Senate	Note	Action	Governor's action Approval
	Senate	Note	Action	Secretary of State
	Senate	Note	Action	Secretary of State
	House	Floor	Action	Presented to Governor
	Senate	Note	Action	Effective date
	House	Note	Action	Governor approval
	House	Floor	Action	Secretary of State, Filed
	House	Note	Action	Chapter number

Citations

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Progress through the legislative process

Enacted