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HF1255 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain employees reception of their surplus badges at no cost authorization provision

Related bill: SF1158

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to amend the Minnesota Statutes to allow certain state employees, specifically those in law enforcement roles, to retain their surplus badges at no cost upon retirement or during their employment.

Main Provisions

  • Access to Surplus Badges: The bill allows the commissioner to provide surplus badges free of charge to individuals who worked as a state trooper, commercial vehicle inspector, or Capitol security officer.
  • Eligibility: This applies both to current employees and retirees who were originally issued these badges.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends section 299D.03 by adding a provision that overrides previous restrictions under sections 15.054 or 16B.2975 concerning the distribution of surplus government property, enabling the free distribution of these badges.

Relevant Terms

surplus badges, state trooper, commercial vehicle inspector, Capitol security officer, Minnesota Statutes, commissioner, employment, retirement.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailedTransportation Finance and Policy
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toRules and Administration
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Subst. for SF on General Orders
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Subst. for SF on General Orders
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 01, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Exceptions for surplus badge provisions for state troopers and other personnel."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies regulations regarding state surplus property under section 15.054.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the conditions under which surplus badges can be retained."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "15.054",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows distribution of surplus badges to retired personnel without cost."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies handling of surplus assets according to section 16B.2975.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts guidelines for surplus asset management to include specific personnel badges."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.2975",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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