HF1239 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Violations of law related to misuse of public funds required to be reported to law enforcement.
Related bill: SF1773
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1239), authored by Representative Quam, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 609.456, Subdivision 2. The bill requires that when an employee or officer of the state, the University of Minnesota, or other listed organizations discovers evidence of theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds or property, they must:
- Promptly report the violation to law enforcement.
- Report in writing to the Legislative Auditor, providing a detailed description of the incident(s), unless doing so would interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation.
The bill aims to strengthen oversight and accountability regarding the misuse of public funds by ensuring mandatory reporting to both law enforcement and the Legislative Auditor.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Requires prompt reporting to law enforcement of any discovered theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds."
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"summary": "This bill amends reporting requirements for misuse of public funds under section 609.456.",
"modified": []
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"citation": "609.456"
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"summary": "This section is referenced in relation to reporting obligations to the legislative auditor.",
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"Clarifies entities required to report under subsection 6 include the University of Minnesota and other listed organizations."
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"citation": "3.971"
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