SF3356
Legislature and executive branch contracting restrictions based on vender practices towards Israel elimination provision
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3258
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of the bill is to eliminate specific restrictions in state government contracts that are based on a vendor's practices toward Israel.
Main Provisions
- The bill proposes to repeal certain sections of Minnesota Statutes that currently impose restrictions on the legislature and the executive branch regarding the selection of vendors and contracting decisions.
- The provision specifically targets the status of vendors with regard to their business practices related to Israel, indicating that these restrictions will no longer influence contracting decisions.
Significant Changes
- By repealing sections 3.226 and 16C.053 of the Minnesota Statutes, the bill removes any existing prohibitions against entering contracts with vendors based on their stance or practices toward Israel.
- This change signifies a shift in policy that previously sought to align state contracting decisions with specific diplomatic or political positions regarding Israel.
Relevant Terms
- State government contracting
- Vendor practices
- Restrictions on business
- Israel-related business practices
- Repeal of contracting laws
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government | |
| April 30, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| March 17, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author added |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee