HF2515
Legislature; definition of joint offices modified.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF2800
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of "joint offices" within the Minnesota legislative framework. It seeks to update existing statutory language to ensure clarity and proper classification of various legislative entities.
Main Provisions
- Definition Expansion: The bill modifies the definition of “joint offices” to explicitly include specific entities within the legislative branch. These entities include:
- Revisor of Statutes
- Legislative Reference Library
- Office of Legislative Auditor
- Legislative Budget Office
- Legislative Coordinating Commission
- Any other joint legislative service office
Significant Changes
- Clarification: The amendment provides a clear list of what constitutes a joint office, ensuring that there is no ambiguity regarding the inclusion of these entities. This change aims to formalize and standardize the understanding of "joint offices" within legislative operations.
Relevant Terms
joint offices, legislative commission, Revisor of Statutes, Legislative Reference Library, Office of Legislative Auditor, Legislative Budget Office, Legislative Coordinating Commission, Minnesota legislature.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.