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MN HF152

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mike Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Commissioner shall appoint a transportation ombudsperson who reports directly to the commissioner and is selected without regard to political affiliation
  • Ombudsperson provides neutral, independent dispute resolution between the Department of Transportation and the general public where no other mechanism exists
  • Ombudsperson duties include gathering information about department decisions, providing public information, facilitating discussions or mediation, and monitoring performance measures
  • Ombudsperson cannot hold another formal position within the department and cannot impose complaint fees
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 174.02 by adding subdivision 2a

Legislative Description

Transportation ombudsperson established.

Last Action

Second reading

3/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance2/20/2013
Government Operations2/6/2013
Transportation Policy1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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