Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to eliminate parking fees for state employees when they park at facilities owned, rented, or operated by the state of Minnesota, both when they are acting within the scope of employment and when they have permission from their supervisors.

Main Provisions

• Free Parking: The bill prohibits the state from charging any fees to state employees for parking at state-owned or operated facilities.
• Parking Permit: State employees will be provided with a parking permit that exempts them from fees, fines, and penalties related to parking in these facilities. This exemption does not apply in cases where removal or impoundment is mandated for reasons beyond parking violations.
• Supervisor Approval: If not within the scope of employment, employees can still avail free parking with written permission from their manager or supervisor.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Amendment to Parking Management: Current laws allowing the commissioner to charge fees for parking at state facilities in Minneapolis and St. Paul will be amended to accommodate the provision of free parking to state employees.
• Employee Benefits: This introduces a new benefit for state employees, potentially impacting how state parking facilities are managed and financed.

Relevant Terms

• State employees
• Parking fees
• Free parking
• Parking permit
• Parking facilities
• Supervisor approval