MN SF2456

Establishes the Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Area Invasive Species Commission to make recommendations, review studies, and develop plans for protecting boundary waters from invasive species; commission recommendations are advisory and not binding on either state.

Minnesota representation consists of five commissioners appointed by the governor for four-year staggered terms, with the commission annually electing a chair, vice chair (from the other state), and other officers.

Creates a Legislative Advisory Committee with five house members appointed by the speaker and five senate members appointed by the Rules and Administration Subcommittee, with the chair rotating every two years between chambers.

Creates a Technical Advisory Task Force of up to ten members appointed by the commission, comprising state government officials and employees with expertise in invasive species.

Commission members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses; legislative advisory committee members receive the same compensation as standing committee members; commission becomes operative upon enactment by both Wisconsin and Minnesota.