MN HF275

Establishes an emergency manager position within the Capitol Complex Security Division with duties including oversight of security plans, tenant training on threats and emergency procedures, and development of threat and emergency exercises.

Requires a minimum of one state trooper assigned to the Capitol complex at all times and mandates the director hold at least annual meetings with Capitol tenants, state employees, lobbyists, vendors, media, and public advocacy groups to discuss security, emergency planning, and public access.

Transfers final authority over public safety and security in the Capitol complex from the commissioner of administration to the commissioner of public safety, while administration retains building-related duties.

Requires the commissioner of administration to submit a written report by September 30, 2013 listing recommended security infrastructure changes with cost estimates and timelines, developed in consultation with the commissioner of public safety.

Appropriates unspecified amounts for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 to increase state troopers to 12 and nonlicensed security officers to 67 to address Capitol complex security vulnerabilities, and repeals Minnesota Statutes section 299E.02.