MN HF1072

Establishes the Minnesota Accountable Government Innovation and Collaboration (MAGIC) Act to allow counties to test alternative service delivery models focused on performance outcomes rather than processes.

Counties may apply to commissioners for approval to implement pilot projects lasting 12-36 months, with applications requiring county board resolutions, public hearings with at least two weeks' notice, and consultation with collective bargaining units and affected service recipients.

Counties may exercise powers not expressly authorized by law and seek waivers from state laws or rules necessary for pilot projects, subject to commissioner approval and restrictions against conflicting with other political subdivisions' powers or violating state and federal law.

Employees transferred to provide services under pilot projects retain their employment status, wages, benefits, seniority, and collective bargaining agreement coverage with their original county employer throughout the pilot project term.

Counties must submit annual reports by December 15 detailing pilot project performance, outcomes, costs, savings, and impacts on public employees; commissioners must compile reports and submit to legislature by January 15 each year.