Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to change how parking is managed for state employees at facilities owned or operated by the state of Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to prohibit charging fees for parking to these state employees.

Main Provisions

• Fee Prohibition: The bill mandates that state employees will not be charged any fees to park their vehicles in parking lots or facilities owned, rented, or operated by the state when they are on duty.
• Parking Permits: State employees will receive a parking permit that exempts them from any parking-related fees, fines, or penalties. This permit ensures that employees are recognized as exempt from charges and are protected against towing or impoundment, unless necessary.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill amends the current Minnesota Statutes, specifically sections related to state parking facilities (16B.04 and 16B.58).
• It introduces a new provision that specifically prevents the commissioner from charging state employees for parking related to their work or with supervisor approval, removing any previous allowances for such fees.
• The legislation updates procedures on managing state parking facilities, emphasizing free employee parking.

Relevant Terms

• State employees
• Parking fees
• State facilities
• Parking permit
• Towing and impoundment