HF1432

This bill establishes a pilot program in Minnesota to develop and implement an experiential training regime for managerial employees in state government. The program aims to improve the understanding of managers regarding the work performed by employees they oversee by requiring managers to periodically perform duties of those positions.

Key provisions include: 1. Expert Consultation – The Commissioner of Management and Budget must contract with a private business consulting service to develop and implement the program. 2. Pilot Programs – The program will be tested in managerial positions in three state agencies: - Department of Corrections (for managers overseeing correctional guards) - Department of Human Services (for managers overseeing group home staff) - Department of Transportation (for managers overseeing road and bridge construction workers) 3. Consultant Responsibilities – The hired consulting service must: - Develop training materials and protocols - Provide a plan for implementing the training regime - Identify additional managerial positions that could benefit from similar training - Submit proposals and reports on the results of the pilot projects 4. Work Shift Protections – Managerial training shifts must not reduce or replace regular employees' shifts. 5. Implementation Timeline – - Pilot projects must be completed by July 1, 2026 - Reports must be submitted by August 1, 2026 - Full implementation of experiential training regimes must begin by January 1, 2027 6. Funding – The bill appropriates funds from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Commissioner of Management and Budget to finance the contract with the consulting service.

Overall, the bill aims to enhance management effectiveness in state agencies by ensuring managers have hands-on experience with the work performed by employees they supervise.