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MN HF2809
Bill
Status
2/20/2018
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Grossell
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Repeals outdated attack-specific statutes (sections 3.93-3.96) and establishes that Division of Emergency Management director must provide assistance to all branches in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