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MN HF1629

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Larry Howes

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Increases Explore Minnesota Tourism Council voting membership from 28 to 40 members appointed by the governor for four-year terms
  • Adds new category of up to 12 representatives from natural resources, history, arts, transportation, health, tourism, and related public or private organizations
  • Maintains existing membership structure including the council director as chair, 11 statewide association representatives, regional tourism representatives, six tourism business representatives, and four legislators
  • Permits council meetings by telephone or electronic means when in-person compliance is impractical, with conditions including roll call voting and public access to regular meeting locations
  • Council members receive no compensation and may be reappointed; council meets at least four times per year and does not expire

Legislative Description

Explore Minnesota Tourism Council modified.

Last Action

Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans

3/28/2012

Committee Referrals

State Government Innovation and Veterans3/28/2012
Government Operations and Elections1/26/2012
Rules and Legislative Administration5/2/2011

Full Bill Text

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