Chapter 3 — Governor and Other State Officers

129B.01 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 129B.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 129B.03 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 129B.04 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 129B.05 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 129B.06 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 129B.07 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 129B.08 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 15.471 Definitions Defines key terms used in the laws about recovering attorney fees from the state. 15.472 Fees and Expenses; Civil Action or Contested Case Proceeding Involving State If you are a prevailing party (other than the state) in a non-tort civil action or contested case brought by or against … 15.473 Payment of Costs and Fees Explains how attorney fees awarded against the state are paid, whether from a civil case or a contested proceeding. 15.474 Procedure for Award of Fees; Contested Case Sets the procedure for applying for attorney fees in a contested case against the state. 15.475 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 16A.011 Definitions Defines key terms used throughout the state finance laws, including what counts as a state agency. 16A.575 Appropriations; Not Disclosing Source If a state spending law does not say where the money comes from, it comes from the general fund. 3.01 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. Both subdivisions were repealed (subdivision 1 in 1973 and … 3.011 Sessions The Minnesota Legislature meets every odd-numbered year in January. The governor can also call special sessions. 3.012 Legislative Day Defines what counts as a legislative day for constitutional purposes, such as bill readings and veto overrides. 3.02 Evidence of Membership A certificate of election from the secretary of state is the main proof that a person was elected to the legislature. 3.03 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.04 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.05 Organization Describes how the legislature organizes at the start of a session, including swearing in members. 3.055 Open Meetings Legislative meetings must be open to the public, including committee meetings and floor sessions. 3.056 Designation of Successor Committee When a legislative committee is renamed or eliminated, the speaker or senate rules committee picks the replacement. 3.06 Officers and Employees Each house of the legislature elects its own officers, including the senate president and house speaker. 3.07 Additional Employees Each house may hire and fire employees as allowed by its rules, and set their pay. 3.073 Organization of Special Session Officers, rules, and committees from the regular session carry over into a special session unless changed. 3.08 Election; Duties Legislative officers and employees must perform duties required by law, rules, or committee direction. 3.081 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.082 Members' Employment; Continuation Legislators who had private-sector jobs before taking office must be given their jobs back within 30 days of session … 3.083 Retention of Seniority, Fringe Benefits and Tenure Legislators restored to their old jobs keep their seniority, benefits, and cannot be fired for three years except for … 3.084 Lobbying Activities Prohibited Sitting legislators cannot work for lobbying firms or do lobbying-related work while in office. 3.085 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.086 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.087 Right of Action in District Court If a private employer refuses to rehire a legislator as required, the legislator can sue in district court for … 3.088 Leave of Absence Public employees who serve in the legislature or as elected local officials get unpaid leave and the right to return to … 3.09 Compensation of Employees Pay rates for legislative officers and employees are set by the rules of the house or senate that hired them. 3.095 Legislative Employees, Leaves The Legislative Coordinating Commission sets sick leave and vacation plans for legislative employees. 3.096 Transfer of Leave When someone moves between a legislative job and a state government job, their vacation and sick leave transfers. 3.098 Expense Reports The House and Senate must publish detailed quarterly spending reports, which are public information. 3.099 Members; Compensation and Expenses, Flexible Sessions Sets how legislators are paid, including salary schedule, mileage, per diem, and extra pay for leaders. 3.10 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.101 Living Expenses Legislators get reimbursed for living expenses while doing their job, both during and between sessions. 3.102 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.103 Special Session Living Expenses During a special session, legislators are reimbursed for expenses at the same rates as the last regular session. 3.11 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.12 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.13 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.14 Contempts Each house of the legislature can punish people for contempt, such as for arresting a member or bribing a member. 3.15 Punishment for Contempt Punishment for contempt of the legislature is imprisonment, but it cannot extend beyond the current session. 3.151 Disturbing Legislature or Intimidating Member It is a gross misdemeanor to disrupt the legislature, commit disorderly conduct near it, or threaten a legislator. 3.152 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.153 Legislative Subpoenas Legislative commissions and committees can issue subpoenas to compel testimony and documents. 3.16 Members, Officers, and Attorneys Excused From Court Duty A member or officer of the legislature, or an attorney it employs, cannot be compelled to appear as a court witness … 3.17 Journals Each house must print a daily journal of its proceedings and make it available to members the next day. 3.18 Other Records Each house decides how many copies of its journal to print and what other records to keep. 3.185 Altering Draft of Bill A person who fraudulently alters the draft of a bill or resolution that has been presented to either house of the … 3.19 Engrossing and Enrolling All bills must be engrossed or enrolled as provided by section 3C.04 and the rules of the senate and house of … 3.191 Altering Engrossed Bill A person who fraudulently alters the engrossed copy or enrollment of a bill that has been passed by the legislature is … 3.192 Requirements for New or Renewed Tax Expenditures Within 60 days after final enactment of a bill that creates, renews, or continues a tax expenditure, the chairs of the … 3.195 Reports to the Legislature Sets the rules for how state departments and agencies submit required reports to the legislature. A report is generally … 3.196 Audits Requires the House of Representatives and the Senate to each arrange for an audit at least once every two years. Each … 3.197 Required Reports Every report to the legislature must state the cost of preparing it at the beginning of the report. 3.198 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.1985 Legislative Funding; Appropriation Appropriates money from the general fund to pay the operating costs of the House and Senate, focusing on "member … 3.199 Accessibility in the Legislature's Information Technology The legislature must make its websites and technology accessible to people with disabilities. 3.20 Form of Act; Submission Any act that proposes a constitutional amendment must set out the affected section exactly as it would read if the … 3.21 Notice At least four months before the election, the attorney general must give the secretary of state a statement explaining … 3.22 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.221 Committees and Commissions to Consider Science and Technology Policy The appropriate legislative committees and commissions must consider how proposed legislation that could affect … 3.222 Science and Technology Policy Establishes Minnesota's official science and technology policy goals, including promoting research and innovation. 3.225 Professional and Technical Service Contracts Sets rules for how the legislature contracts for professional and technical services. 3.226 Contracts With Vendors Who Discriminate Against Israel Prohibited The legislature cannot contract with vendors who boycott or discriminate against Israel. 3.227 Certification of Compliance With This Chapter Vendors contracting with the legislature must certify they comply with all requirements of this chapter. 3.23 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.24 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.25 This section is no longer in effect. Its subject matter was renumbered, and the related provision is now found at … 3.251 Commission on Uniform State Laws Creates the Commission on Uniform State Laws with four commissioners who serve on the national conference. 3.252 Commissioners to Represent State Commissioners on Uniform State Laws represent Minnesota at the national conference and recommend laws for adoption. 3.253 No Compensation for Commissioners Commissioners on Uniform State Laws serve without pay for their commission work. 3.254 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.29 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.30 Legislative Advisory Commission This section establishes the Legislative Advisory Commission and authorizes a general contingent appropriation each year … 3.3005 Federal Money; Expenditure Review The legislature reviews how state agencies plan to spend federal money before the money is spent. 3.3006 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.301 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.302 Legislative Reference Library Creates the Legislative Reference Library to collect legal and government materials for the legislature. 3.3025 Director of Legislative Reference Library The Legislative Coordinating Commission appoints a director to run the Legislative Reference Library. 3.3026 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.303 Legislative Coordinating Commission; Creation and Organization; Staff; Duties Creates the Legislative Coordinating Commission to coordinate activities between the House and Senate. 3.304 This section has been repealed and renumbered, and contains no operative statutory text. Its subdivisions were either … 3.305 Legislative Coordinating Commission; Bicameral Legislative Administration This section establishes the Legislative Coordinating Commission and governs bicameral administration of Minnesota's … 3.3056 Committees; Task Forces Legislative commissions can create committees or task forces of legislators to help with their work. 3.31 This section contains no operative statutory text and appears as a repealed or reserved placeholder. There is no current … 3.32 This section contains no operative statutory text and appears as a repealed or reserved placeholder. There is no current … 3.33 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.34 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.35 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.351 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.36 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.37 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.38 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.39 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.40 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.41 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.42 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.421 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.43 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.431 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.44 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.441 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.45 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.451 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.46 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.461 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.47 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.471 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.472 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.48 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.49 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.50 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.51 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.52 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.53 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.54 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.55 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.56 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.57 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.58 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.59 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.60 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.61 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.62 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.63 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.64 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.65 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.66 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.67 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.68 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.69 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.70 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.71 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.72 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.73 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.731 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.7311 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.732 Settlement of Claims This section sets up a process for administratively settling smaller claims for money damages against the state. The … 3.735 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.736 Tort Claims The state pays compensation for property loss, personal injury, or death caused by a state employee acting within the … 3.7365 Legal Counsel; Reimbursement This section lets a state department or agency reimburse a state officer or employee for the cost of defending against … 3.737 Livestock Owners; Compensation for Destroyed or Crippled Animals A livestock owner is compensated by the commissioner of agriculture for livestock destroyed by a wolf, or so crippled by … 3.7371 Compensation for Crop or Fence Damage Caused by Elk The commissioner of agriculture compensates an owner whose agricultural crop, or the fence surrounding a crop or … 3.738 Injury or Death of Patient or Inmate Claims arising out of injury to or death of a patient at a state institution under the Direct Care and Treatment … 3.7381 Loss, Damage, or Destruction of Property; State Institutions; Correctional Facilities A patient at a state institution under the Direct Care and Treatment executive board or the commissioner of veterans … 3.739 Injury or Death of Certain Inmates or Persons This section allows claims for injury or death involving inmates of state, regional, or local correctional facilities or … 3.7391 Purpose Establishes a special compensation process for victims of the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007. 3.7392 Definitions Defines terms used in the I-35W bridge collapse compensation law. 3.7393 Consideration and Payment of Claims Creates a special master panel to consider claims and make payment offers to I-35W bridge collapse victims. 3.7394 Effect of Special Compensation Process; Relationship to Other Law Explains how the I-35W bridge compensation process relates to other law. Setting up the process, the emergency relief … 3.7395 Public Assistance Payments to I-35W bridge collapse survivors do not count as income for public assistance eligibility. 3.7396 Disposition of Remnant Steel of I-35w Bridge After all I-35W bridge legal matters are resolved, remnant bridge steel is preserved as a memorial. 3.74 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.741 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.742 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.743 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.744 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.745 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.746 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.747 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.748 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.749 Legislative Claims; Filing Fee A person filing a claim with the joint senate-house of representatives Subcommittee on Claims must pay a filing fee of … 3.75 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.751 Contract Claims For controversies arising out of a state contract for work, services, goods, or certain debt and revenue obligations, … 3.752 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.753 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.754 Budget Requests; Property Improvement Claims State departments and agencies (including the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) must … 3.755 Damage by Escaping Inmates The Department of Corrections and Direct Care and Treatment must pay claims for property damage, not covered by … 3.756 Misdemeanor It is a misdemeanor to knowingly and willfully present, or attempt to present, a false or fraudulent claim against the … 3.757 Release of Opioid-related Claims This section releases certain opioid-related legal claims that municipalities (cities, counties, and similar local … 3.76 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.761 This section is no longer in effect. The provision formerly at section 3.761 was renumbered to section 15.471 of the … 3.762 This section is no longer in effect. The provision formerly at section 3.762 was renumbered to section 15.472 of the … 3.763 This section is no longer in effect. The provision formerly at section 3.763 was renumbered to section 15.473 of the … 3.764 This section is no longer in effect. The provision formerly at section 3.764 was renumbered to section 15.474 of the … 3.765 This section is no longer in effect. The provision formerly at section 3.765 was renumbered to section 15.475 of the … 3.77 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.78 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.79 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.80 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.81 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.82 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.83 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.84 This section was renumbered and its content now appears at Minnesota Statutes section 3.756. There is no operative … 3.841 Legislative Coordinating Commission This section is a definition that applies for purposes of sections 3.842 and 3.843. It says that "commission" means the … 3.842 Review of Rules by Commission or Committee This section gives the Legislative Coordinating Commission (or a designated legislative committee) authority to oversee … 3.843 Public Hearings by State Agencies The commission can require state agencies to hold public hearings on recommended changes to their rules. 3.844 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.845 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.846 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.85 Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement Creates the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement to study and oversee public pension issues. 3.855 Employee Relations The Legislative Coordinating Commission oversees state employee compensation plans and labor agreements. The … 3.86 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.861 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.862 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.8625 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.863 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.864 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.865 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.866 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.87 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.873 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.875 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.88 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.881 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.882 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.884 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.8841 Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government Creates the Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government to oversee the Metropolitan Council. 3.8842 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.8843 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.8844 Legislative Commission on Data Practices Creates the Legislative Commission on Data Practices to study government data privacy issues. 3.8845 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.885 Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy This section creates the Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy, made up of nine senators and nine … 3.8851 Legislative Energy Commission Creates the Legislative Energy Commission to study energy policy and recommend legislation. 3.8852 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.8853 Legislative Budget Office Creates the Legislative Budget Office to give the House and Senate nonpartisan budget analysis. 3.8854 Legislative Budget Office Oversight Commission Creates the Legislative Budget Office Oversight Commission to supervise the budget office. 3.8855 Tax Expenditure Review Commission This section creates the Tax Expenditure Review Commission to review Minnesota's tax expenditures and evaluate their … 3.886 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.887 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.888 Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity Creates the Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity with eight members to study cybersecurity policy. 3.89 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.90 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.91 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.92 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.921 Standing Committees as Interim Study Committees Standing committees of the legislature continue as interim study committees between sessions. 3.9215 Ombudsperson for American Indian Families Creates an ombudsperson to advocate for American Indian families in child welfare cases. 3.9216 American Indian Community-specific Board Creates a community board of five American Indian members to advise and oversee the ombudsperson. 3.922 Indian Affairs Council Creates the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council to protect the rights and interests of American Indian people. 3.9221 Indian Tribes; Compacts to Be Negotiated Authorizes the governor to negotiate gaming compacts with Indian Tribes under federal law. 3.9222 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.9223 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.9224 Medical Cannabis; Compacts to Be Negotiated Authorizes the governor or the governor's designee to negotiate, in good faith, and execute compacts with Minnesota … 3.9225 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.9226 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.9227 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.9228 Adult-use Cannabis; Compacts to Be Negotiated Authorizes the governor or the governor's designee to negotiate, execute, and bind the state to compacts with any of … 3.923 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.924 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. The body cross-references section 129B.01 as … 3.925 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. The body cross-references section 129B.02 as … 3.9251 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. The body cross-references section 129B.03 as … 3.926 This section was repealed or renumbered and contains no operative statutory text. The body cross-references section … 3.927 This section was repealed or renumbered and contains no operative statutory text. The body cross-references section … 3.9271 This section was repealed and contains no operative statutory text. The body references the session law 1979 chapter … 3.9272 This section was repealed and contains no operative statutory text. The body references the session law 1979 chapter … 3.9273 This section was repealed and contains no operative statutory text. The body references the session law 1979 chapter … 3.9274 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.9275 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.9276 This section no longer contains operative text. It was renumbered and now appears at section 129B.06 of the Minnesota … 3.9277 This section no longer contains operative text. It was renumbered and now appears at section 129B.07 of the Minnesota … 3.9278 This section no longer contains operative text. It was renumbered and now appears at section 129B.08 of the Minnesota … 3.9279 This section no longer contains operative text. All of its subdivisions were renumbered to section 129B.09 of the … 3.9280 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.93 Definition This section defines the word "attack" as it is used in sections 3.93 to 3.96. An "attack" means an action or series of … 3.94 Place of Session This section lets the governor relocate a legislative session in an emergency. If an attack occurs, or the executive … 3.95 Special Session in Event of Attack If an attack occurs and the legislature is not in session, the governor must call a special session as soon as … 3.96 Quorum and Vote Requirements During an enemy attack, the quorum is reduced to a majority of members who can attend. 3.965 This section no longer contains operative text. Most of its provisions were renumbered into chapter 14 (subdivisions 1 … 3.97 Legislative Audit Commission Creates the Legislative Audit Commission to oversee the legislative auditor and state auditing. 3.971 Legislative Auditor Creates the office of the legislative auditor, who is appointed to audit state agencies and programs. 3.972 Audits of Agencies The legislative auditor audits the financial activities of state executive and judicial branch agencies and of public … 3.973 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.9735 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.974 Distribution of Written Report For each audit, evaluation, or other review it completes, the legislative auditor must provide a written report to the … 3.9741 Cost of Certain Audits Certain audited organizations must reimburse the state for the cost of their audits. 3.975 Duties Concerning Misuse of Public Money or Other Resources If a legislative auditor's examination discloses that a state official or employee spent appropriated money on the wrong … 3.976 This section contains no operative statutory text. It was repealed or renumbered, and the body cross-references section … 3.977 This section contains no operative statutory text. It was repealed or renumbered, and the body cross-references section … 3.978 Auxiliary Powers The legislative auditor can issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and access all state records needed for audits. 3.979 Data Classification and Disclosure Classifies data collected by the legislative auditor and sets rules for when audit data can be disclosed. 3.98 Fiscal Notes The head of each state department or agency, including the supreme court, must prepare a fiscal note when requested by … 3.981 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.982 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.983 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.984 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 3.985 Rule Notes When a bill would grant an agency authority to make rules, the governor or the chair of the standing committee the bill … 3.986 Definitions Defines terms used in the local impact notes law, including what counts as a state mandate. 3.987 Local Impact Notes for State-mandated Actions Requires local impact notes showing how proposed state mandates would affect local governments. 3.988 Exceptions to Local Impact Notes Lists when a local impact note is not required, such as for cost increases caused by inflation. 3.989 Reimbursement to Local Political Subdivisions for Costs of State Mandates If the state creates a new mandate on local governments, it should reimburse them for the added costs. 6.74 Information Collected From Local Governments The state auditor collects annual financial data from all cities, counties, and local governments. 6.75 Annual Report The state auditor must make and file an annual summary report in the state auditor's office, drawing on the information …