Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to enhance transparency and accountability of the office of the attorney general by requiring an annual report about legal activities. Specifically, it aims to keep the legislature informed about cases challenging the constitutionality of state statutes.

Main Provisions

• Annual Report Requirement: The bill mandates that by July 15 each year, the attorney general must submit a detailed report to specific legislative committee leaders.
• Content of the Report: The report should include:
  • A list of all legal proceedings where the constitutionality of state laws has been challenged.
  • Descriptions of each challenged statute.
  • Details of the attorney general’s defense efforts.
  • The current status of each case.
  • An account of staff time dedicated to each case.
  • The fiscal costs incurred over the past year for defending each case.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a new statutory requirement within Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 8, necessitating the attorney general to formally report activities related to defending the constitutionality of statutes, which was not previously mandated.

Relevant Terms

• Attorney General
• Annual Report
• Constitutionality
• State Statute
• Legal Proceedings
• Judiciary
• Fiscal Costs