HF2188

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to modify how "administrative action" is defined in relation to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) within Minnesota's campaign finance regulations. This change aims to provide clarity on the scope of activities considered administrative actions by the PUC.

Main Provisions

• The bill amends the existing legal definition of "administrative action" in Minnesota Statutes section 10A.01, subdivision 2.
• Under the new definition, "administrative action" encompasses actions by any official board, commission, or agency within the executive branch, such as adopting, amending, or repealing a rule.
• It explicitly expands the definition to include any power or duty exercised by the Public Utilities Commission, beyond those actions related to rule adoption, amendment, or repeal.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Previously, "administrative action" excluded the application or administration of an adopted rule, except in specific scenarios like rate setting and power plant siting.
• The amendment now includes any powers or duties the Public Utilities Commission exercises, broadening the scope of what is considered an administrative action within the context of campaign finance.

Relevant Terms

• Campaign finance
• Administrative action
• Public Utilities Commission
• Rule adoption, amendment, or repeal
• Executive branch