HF796 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Members of public safety policy and finance committees required to participate in ride alongs with law enforcement or fire departments, reports required, and adoption of legislative rules required.

Related bill: SF1733

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes that members of Minnesota legislative committees responsible for public safety policy or finance are required to participate in a ride-along with law enforcement or fire departments for at least 12 hours every two years. Additionally, the bill mandates that both the House of Representatives and the Senate must adopt rules to implement this requirement. The purpose of these ride-alongs is to provide committee members with direct experience and insight into the operations of public safety agencies, enhancing their understanding and informing their decision-making processes.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toState Government Finance and Policy
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added