SF2329

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to amend the existing statutes related to the Minnesota Compensation Council. It outlines changes to the organization's structure, appointment qualifications, and the timing and process of salary recommendations for state officials, including constitutional officers, judges, and board members.

Main Provisions

• Membership Changes: The bill specifies the composition of the Compensation Council, including the number and appointment of members by various leaders in the state government. It prohibits judges, registered lobbyists, and certain former officials from being appointed.

• Recommendation Submission: The council is tasked with submitting salary recommendations for justices, judges, and constitutional officers by specific dates. These recommendations will take effect if supported by legislative appropriations.

• Salary and Compensation Determination: The council will determine and prescribe salaries for constitutional officers and specify daily compensation for certain executive board members on a biennial basis, unless overridden by legislation.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Repeal of Communication Restrictions: The bill repeals the existing statute that prevents council members from communicating with constitutional officers, state agency heads, judiciary members, or the Direct Care and Treatment executive board members during certain periods.

• Adjustment of Recommendation Dates: The bill modifies the dates for when salary recommendations are to be made and when they take effect, shifting from odd-numbered to even-numbered years and vice versa for different roles.

Relevant Terms

state government, Compensation Council, salary recommendations, justices, judges, constitutional officers, legislative appropriations, Minnesota Statutes, executive board, ex parte communications, repealer, biennial basis