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SF3084 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Assessment of fees or other charges when state employees park at facilities owned and operated by the state prohibition

Related bill: HF2220

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend existing Minnesota laws to prohibit the assessment of parking fees or charges for state employees when they park at facilities owned or operated by the state.

Main Provisions

  • Prohibition on Fees: State employees will no longer have to pay fees to park at any parking lot or facility that is owned, rented, or operated by the state, whether they are working or have received prior approval from their supervisor for non-work parking.
  • Parking Permits: The state will issue permits to each state employee, signifying their exemption from parking-related fees, fines, penalties, or vehicle removal methods such as towing or impoundment, except under specific conditions set by the commissioner.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The current laws that allow the commissioner to collect fees for state parking lots or facilities in St. Paul and Minneapolis will be revised to exempt state employees from these charges.
  • This introduces a new subdivision specifically ensuring complimentary parking for state employees, altering the commissioner’s existing powers related to state-operated parking facilities.

Relevant Terms - State employee - Parking fees - Parking facilities - State-owned properties - Parking permit - State government

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section outlines the general powers and duties of the commissioner under section 16B.04, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the commissioner's responsibility over state contracts, properties, and employee facilities like parking."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section addresses the powers and duties of the commissioner concerning state parking facilities under section 16B.58, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Details the management of state parking facilities and the commissioner's authority in setting fees, with additional emphasis on St. Paul and Minneapolis facilities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.58",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referencing section 16B.24, subdivision 1, concerning state buildings.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16B.24",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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