SF2800

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to redefine "joint offices" within the legislative framework of Minnesota by updating the related statutes.

Main Provisions

• The bill modifies the definition of "joint offices" to include specific legislative service offices such as the Revisor of Statutes, Legislative Reference Library, the Office of the Legislative Auditor, and the Legislative Budget Office.
• The term "joint offices" will also cover the Legislative Coordinating Commission, and any additional joint legislative service offices that serve both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Significant Changes

• The update seeks to clarify and explicitly define what constitutes a "joint office" within the legislative branch, ensuring an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the term in legislative contexts.
• The existing statute's definition is expanded to provide a clearer organizational structure regarding legislative service offices.

Relevant Terms

• Joint offices
• Legislative commission
• Revisor of Statutes
• Legislative Reference Library
• Office of Legislative Auditor
• Legislative Budget Office
• Legislative Coordinating Commission