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MN HF2833

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Keith Downey

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Establishes Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy to coordinate design, piloting, and implementation of a state government reform roadmap, with standing committees developing specific initiatives.

  • Requires Department of Management and Budget to evaluate all previously approved bonding projects by December 31, 2012, canceling those lacking constitutional authority and achieving at least $40,000,000 in net savings for fiscal years 2014-2015.

  • Mandates multiple reform initiatives including converting medical assistance to tiered quality system ($290,000,000 savings FY 2014-2015), implementing shared service centers ($100,000,000 savings), consolidating human services delivery to ten regional authorities ($50,000,000 savings), and reforming local government aid ($500,000,000 savings).

  • Directs education reforms including four-year state mandate holiday for school districts ($500,000,000 savings), special education conversion to response-to-intervention model ($100,000,000 savings), and higher education overlap reduction through consolidation ($100,000,000 savings).

  • Requires all departments to report to commission by December 31, 2012, outlining actions taken and planned to achieve savings targets, with implementation phased through 2015 including pilot projects, detailed designs, and legislation enactment.

Legislative Description

Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy roadmap for reform provided.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations and Elections

3/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Elections3/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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