SF57 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Interagency group meeting requirement to be open to the public
Related bill: HF1202
AI Generated Summary
Senate Bill SF No. 57 aims to make meetings of interagency groups in Minnesota more transparent by requiring them to be open to the public. These include various meetings held by state agencies, boards, commissions, departments, and other governmental bodies, including local governments and school districts. Additionally, the bill would also apply to committees and subcommittees within these bodies. By amending Minnesota Statutes in certain sections, the bill seeks to ensure that executive branch and local government meetings, where public business is transacted, are accessible for public attendance and observation.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "The bill refers to meetings open to the public for the governing body of public pension plans as defined in section 356A.01, subdivision 24.",
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},
"citation": "356A.01"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill ensures that meetings of local public pension plans governed by sections 424A.091 to 424A.096 must be open to the public.",
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},
"citation": "424A.091 to 424A.096"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Refers to local public pension plans governed by chapter 354A, which are included in the requirements for open meetings.",
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"citation": "354A"
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]