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HF289 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

SAVI program established for state agencies to encourage innovation and cost savings.

Related bill: SF636

AI Generated Summary

The bill introduces the State Agency Value Initiative (SAVI) program aimed at motivating state agencies in Minnesota to find and implement methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Under this program:

  1. State agencies are encouraged to save money through innovative strategies.
  2. If agencies manage to save money, they can retain 50% of the unspent funds at the end of a two-year budget cycle, using these funds for approved projects that align with their mission.
  3. The SAVI program involves a peer review panel within each agency, consisting of employees and managers, to decide which projects get funded with the saved money.
  4. The agency must post about the spending plans on its website for 30 days and obtain approval from the commissioner of management and budget.
  5. Additionally, these proposals are reviewed by the Legislative Advisory Commission, which also posts the request for public viewing for 30 days.
  6. Each participating agency has a dedicated account where these savings are stored, and the money in this account is specifically set aside for use in this program as per the guidelines established.

In summary, the bill sets up a structured incentive program for state agencies in Minnesota to promote cost-saving and efficiency, with a clear oversight and approval process involving several stakeholders, including public transparency mechanisms.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toState Government Finance and Policy
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionAmended
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading as amended
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed as amended

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows 50 percent of unspent appropriations due to innovation to be carried forward with conditions."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies provisions under section 16A.28 concerning the retention and use of unspent appropriations by state agencies.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes to how unspent funds can be managed and utilized by state agencies."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.28"
  }
]

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