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MN HF2809

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Grossell

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Expands emergency provisions beyond "enemy attack" to cover any "declared emergency," broadening when temporary seat of government relocation can occur for state and local governments.

  • Requires Legislative Coordinating Commission to adopt emergency operations and continuity of government plan by January 30, 2019, with at least three alternate locations for legislative operations and procedures for secure communications and transport.

  • Requires Supreme Court to adopt emergency operations and continuity of government plan by January 30, 2019, addressing alternate judicial locations, communications, and procedures to preserve constitutional rights during disasters or declared emergencies.

  • Requires executive council to adopt emergency operations and continuity of government plan by January 30, 2019, for constitutional officers with alternate locations and operational procedures for emergencies.

  • Repeals outdated attack-specific statutes (sections 3.93-3.96) and establishes that Division of Emergency Management director must provide assistance to all branches in developing required plans.

Legislative Description

Emergency operations and continuity of government provisions amended; and adoption of emergency operations and continuity of government plan by the legislative branch, judicial branch, and state constitutional officers required.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance

3/29/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance3/29/2018
State Government Finance3/21/2018
Government Operations and Elections Policy2/20/2018

Full Bill Text

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