SF3045

SF3045 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State and local government provisions modifications and appropriation

Related bill: HF2783

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to update the Minnesota state government operations focusing on ethics in the legislative branch, managing allegations of fraud in public programs, developing renewable energy projects, revising insulin repayment provisions, and setting financial appropriations for state agencies for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Main Provisions

Establishment of a Legislative Ethics Code: A new code of ethics for the legislative branch is introduced, detailing acceptable and prohibited behaviors for members and employees.
Fraud Management Enhancements: The bill authorizes the sharing of information regarding suspected or confirmed fraud in public programs among government and law enforcement agencies. It also allows for withholding payments to entities under investigation for fraud.
Renewable Energy Initiatives: Provisions are included to support renewable energy improvements, storage projects, and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) projects.
Insulin Repayment Account Modifications: Adjustments are made to how the insulin repayment account is managed.
State Budget Allocations: Appropriates funds to various state government agencies, detailing allocations for specific services and initiatives, including public radio and television, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Board of the Arts.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Ethics and Conduct: Introduces a comprehensive code of ethics for legislative employees, including rules against accepting gifts and use of state resources for personal gain.
Data Sharing for Fraud Prevention: Allows for broader data sharing between government bodies to detect and prevent fraud in public programs, bypassing previous restrictions.
Payment Withholding for Fraud Investigations: Permits state agencies to halt payments to entities under investigation for credible fraud allegations, with specific guidelines on notification and data management.
Budget Appropriations: Updates to the budget appropriations with detailed allocations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, providing continued or adjusted funding to numerous state functions and projects.

Relevant Terms

Ethics Code
Legislative Ethics
Fraud Prevention
Renewable Energy
Insulin Repayment
Appropriations
Public Programs
Data Sharing

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government

Citations

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    "citation": "3A.03",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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