HF2515 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Legislature; definition of joint offices modified.
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.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
Citations
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