SF57 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Interagency group meeting requirement to be open to the public
Related bill: HF1202
AI Generated Summary
Senate Bill SF No. 57 aims to make meetings of interagency groups in Minnesota more transparent by requiring them to be open to the public. These include various meetings held by state agencies, boards, commissions, departments, and other governmental bodies, including local governments and school districts. Additionally, the bill would also apply to committees and subcommittees within these bodies. By amending Minnesota Statutes in certain sections, the bill seeks to ensure that executive branch and local government meetings, where public business is transacted, are accessible for public attendance and observation.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies that statewide public pension plan committees must have open meetings."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "This bill modifies the open meeting requirements for public pension plan committees under section 356A.01, subdivision 24.",
"modified": [
"Elaboration on when the open meeting requirement is applicable."
]
},
"citation": "356A.01",
"subdivision": "subdivision 24"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifications on open meeting requirements for local public pension plan governing bodies."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Amendments pertain to requirements for local public pension plans under section 424A.091.",
"modified": [
""
]
},
"citation": "424A.091",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Includes clarifications to the operational transparency for specific pension plans.",
"modified": [
"Ensures clarity in terms of meeting transparency under local pension plans as referenced in 424A.096."
]
},
"citation": "424A.096",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The section addresses open meeting requirements extension to chapter 354A pension plans.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts scope for meeting transparency provisions in line with chapter constraints."
]
},
"citation": "354A",
"subdivision": ""
}
]