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MN HF56

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Dill

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Allows state employees, former employees, and prospective employees who are veterans to sue the state of Minnesota in federal court or other courts for violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

  • Waives sovereign immunity for the state regarding USERRA violations under United States Code, title 38, sections 4301 to 4333

  • Permits veterans to seek legal or equitable relief that advances the purposes of USERRA

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 1.05, by adding a new subdivision addressing USERRA claims

  • Becomes effective the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Veteran waiver of immunity provided to sue the state of Minnesota as an employer in federal or other courts for violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

Last Action

General Orders: Stricken and returned to author

4/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety2/13/2012
State Government Innovation and Veterans2/8/2012
Civil Law4/27/2011
Judiciary Policy and Finance4/5/2011

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