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.
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |