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HF1317 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Metropolitan Council; removal of members of the council for cause authorized, governor appointment of a vice-chair provided, council member salary and benefits specified, and annual reviews of the regional administrator by the council required.

Related bill: SF2034

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1317), authored by Representatives Hansen R. and Lee F., proposes changes to the governance of the Metropolitan Council. The bill includes the following key provisions:

  1. Removal of Council Members for Cause – Council members may be removed by the governor for cause after notice and a hearing.
  2. Governor Appointment of a Vice Chair – The governor is authorized to appoint a vice chair for the Metropolitan Council.
  3. Specification of Salary and Benefits – It clarifies the salary and benefits for council members.
  4. Annual Review of the Regional Administrator – The council must conduct annual performance reviews of the regional administrator.
  5. Term Limits and Apportionment Adjustments – Council members serve terms concurrent with the governor, with all terms expiring upon new district apportionments. No member may serve more than 12 years in total.

The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically sections 473.123 (subdivisions 2a and 4) and 473.125.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
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        "Provision for the governor to appoint a vice-chair.",
        "Requirement for annual reviews of the regional administrator."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies terms and appointment procedures for Metropolitan Council members under section 473.123.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the removal process for members for cause and term limits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.123"
  }
]

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