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SF2270 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Procedures and requirements modification for orders and rules promulgated during a peacetime emergency

Related bill: HF395

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes modifications to the procedures and requirements for executive orders and rules issued by the Minnesota governor during a peacetime emergency. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 12.32, and introduces several new provisions:

  1. Consultation Requirement: If the governor issues an order or rule 10 or more days after declaring a peacetime emergency, they must consult with organizations representing affected entities before issuing the order, to the extent practicable.

  2. Public Notice: The governor must provide initial public notice of the order or rule at least seven days before it takes effect. An earlier effective date can occur only if approved by a majority of the Legislative Coordinating Commission.

  3. Limits on Private Enforcement: The governor cannot mandate private individuals or businesses to enforce an order or rule without their consent. However, businesses may still be required to post notices about the order or rule in visible locations.

  4. Expiration of Orders and Rules: Any order or rule automatically expires either 30 days after its effective date or when the peacetime emergency ends, whichever comes first. However, if both houses of the legislature approve its continuation, it remains in effect for the duration specified by the legislature.

The bill aims to increase legislative oversight, ensure public awareness, and limit the enforcement burden on private entities during peacetime emergencies.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A requirement for governor consultation with organizations representing affected entities before promulgating an order or rule.",
        "A mandate for providing initial notice to the general public at least seven days prior to the effective date."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies procedures and requirements for orders and rules during a peacetime emergency under section 12.32.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the duration and extension requirements for orders or rules during a peacetime emergency."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "12.32"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References governor's authority under section 12.21 for promulgating orders and rules during emergencies.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "12.21 subdivision 3 clause 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Cited for the declaration of a peacetime emergency.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "12.31 subdivision 2"
  }
]

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