SF3431

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