SF3431

SF3431 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State government compensation plans and salaries legislative review reinstatement

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to reinstate the legislative review of compensation plans and salaries within the state government of Minnesota. This bill aims to provide a formal process where compensation plans, salaries, and employment terms and conditions for state employees are subject to review and approval by the legislature.

Main Provisions

Legislative Review: The bill mandates that compensation plans or salaries proposed by the commissioner of management and budget or the chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities be reviewed by a legislative commission before they can be implemented.
Interim Approval: During times when the legislature is not in session, a commission can give temporary approval to salary plans, which will need to be ratified by the full legislature when they reconvene.
Information Submission: Within 14 days of implementing any collective bargaining agreements, memorandums of understanding, or interest arbitration awards, specific documentation and comparisons of biennial compensation costs must be submitted to the Legislative Coordinating Commission.
Public Posting: Establishes a requirement for the proposed collective bargaining agreements, awards, or compensation plans to be summarized and posted on a state website before being reviewed by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. This ensures transparency and public access to the details of the plans.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Revival of Legislative Oversight: The bill revives and reenacts legal provisions that were previously established, effective retroactively, to ensure legislative control over state compensation plans.
Modification of Managerial Plans: The bill outlines that managerial positions in the executive branch must have their compensation and employment terms defined in a manner comparable to public and private sector standards. These plans must also be submitted for legislative review.

Relevant Terms

Compensation Plans
Legislative Coordinating Commission
Interim Approval
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Managerial Compensation Plan
Transparency and Public Posting
Salary and Terms Review

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
April 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A process for interim approval by the commission is established."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Binding of commission's decision on the legislature."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill reinstates legislative review processes for compensation plans and salaries for unrepresented state employees.",
      "modified": [
        "Submission process for plans when the legislature is not in session."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "3.855",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Plans for managerial positions now require approval."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This section is adjusted to expand the types of compensation plans requiring legislative approval.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies roles of various authorities in the submission and approval process."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "3.855",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for submitting interest arbitration awards."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous procedural requirements."
      ],
      "summary": "Adjustments to the requirements for submitting information on collective bargaining agreements.",
      "modified": [
        "Changed timeline for submission of information to Legislative Coordinating Commission."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "3.855",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requires periodic development and establishment of a plan."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Specific reference to 'without needing rulemaking'. "
      ],
      "summary": "Modifies the requirements for the commissioner's plan submission process.",
      "modified": [
        "Process for Legislative Coordinating Commission's review and approval."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "43A.05",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments to the commissioner's plan affecting classified and unclassified employees.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the role of the Legislative Coordinating Commission in reviewing the plan."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "43A.18",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Excludes managerial positions from bargaining units under chapter 179A."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Managerial positions compensation plan requires legislative oversight.",
      "modified": [
        "Details submission and approval process for managerial compensation plans."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "43A.18",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Mandates posting of summaries online before Commission review."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Online availability requirements for summary information related to compensation plans targeted.",
      "modified": [
        "Integration of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities in data contributing."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "43A.18",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 9"
  }
]