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MN HF3666

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brian Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Requires elected county auditors, treasurers, and auditor-treasurers to be certified public accountants (CPAs) under chapter 326A.

  • If an elected person fails to obtain or maintain CPA certification, the office is deemed vacant and automatically becomes an appointed position filled by the county board with a CPA.

  • No referendum is required when an elected office converts to appointed status due to lack of CPA certification.

  • Applies to persons elected to county auditor, treasurer, or auditor-treasurer positions on or after August 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Elected county auditors, treasurers, and auditor-treasurers required to be certified public accountants; and office becoming an appointed position filled by a certified public accountant if the person elected is not a CPA provided.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations and Elections Policy

3/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Elections Policy3/29/2016

Full Bill Text

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