MN HF18

Removes MNsure's exemption from chapter 16E (information technology) effective July 1, 2015, making MNsure subject to state IT procurement and management requirements.

MNsure remains exempt from most state procurement laws (chapters 16B and 16C) but must implement open and competitive procurement procedures that conform to those chapters' principles.

MNsure board members subject to conflict of interest laws (sections 10A.07, 10A.09, and 10A.071) and board decisions requiring a vote are considered "administrative actions" under lobbying disclosure laws.

MNsure must comply with open meeting law (chapter 13D) with limited exceptions for compensation negotiations, contract strategy discussions, and non-public data.

Legislative auditor must audit MNsure annually or less frequently, with MNsure liable for all audit costs and collections deposited into the general fund.