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MN HF3213
Bill
Status
3/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Phyllis Kahn
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Minnesota state agencies from knowingly procuring supplies or services from persons who fail to comply with federal conflict minerals disclosure requirements.
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Defines "conflict mineral" as minerals or derivatives (coltan, cassiterite, gold, wolframite) determined under federal law to finance human conflict, specifically those originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or neighboring countries.
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Defines "noncompliant person" as someone required to disclose conflict minerals information under federal law but who fails to file the disclosure, provides an unreliable determination, or submits false information.
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Requires state commissioners to include notice of these procurement requirements in any solicitation for supplies or services.
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Adds new section 16C.067 to Minnesota Statutes governing conflict-free minerals procurement practices.
Legislative Description
Congo; agency procurement of supplies or services from persons that fail to disclose information relating to conflict minerals originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or its neighboring countries prohibited, and notices required.
Last Action
Motion did not prevail vote: 55-71
4/21/2016