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MN SF1371

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Sparks

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Consolidates and clarifies bond requirements for licensed contractors and installers under a new section 326B.0921, establishing uniform standards for corporate surety bonds across multiple licensing categories.

  • Increases the distance threshold for plumber licensing exemptions from 25 miles to 50 miles in areas without licensed well contractors, and makes related technical clarifications to well contractor licensing requirements.

  • Repeals obsolete employment agency licensing statutes (sections 184.22-184.40) and related Minnesota Rules governing fee employment agencies, streamlining outdated regulatory requirements.

  • Removes expired effective dates and sunset provisions from safe patient handling requirements for health care facilities, clarifying that these standards apply to all licensed facilities without time limitations.

  • Makes conforming changes to Office of Combative Sports regulations by adding definitions for "martial art" and "tough person contest," and clarifying jurisdiction over mixed martial arts and martial arts competitions.

Legislative Description

Labor and industry construction codes and licensing housekeeping modifications

Last Action

Secretary of State, Filed

5/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development3/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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