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HF1432 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Training requirements for state managerial employees developed, funding provided for the procurement and authorization of procurement of business consulting services for pilot projects, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1397

AI Generated Summary

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.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toState Government Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "The bill allows the commissioner of management and budget to bypass the requirement in 43A.047 for the pilot programs."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No provision removed from section 43A.047 as it stands; the bill temporarily overrides certain parts."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes section 43A.047, which pertains to the requirement for demonstrating the unavailability of existing staff before entering a contract with a private provider.",
      "modified": [
        "Modifies application of existing statute 43A.047 for the purpose of the bill's pilot program."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "43A.047"
  }
]

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