MN HF2602

Creates the Legislative Commission on Intelligence and Technology to study emerging technology's effect on privacy and oversee government surveillance programs with subpoena power.

Commission consists of 8 members: 4 senators (2 appointed by majority leader, 2 by minority leader) and 4 representatives (2 appointed by speaker, 2 by minority leader), with terms lasting two years beginning in odd-numbered years.

Chair and vice-chair elected by commission with chair position alternating between a senate and house member each January in odd-numbered years.

Commission may hold closed meetings and require law enforcement to disclose non-public data; members face ethics complaints for unauthorized disclosure of restricted data.

Commission chair or vice-chair may issue subpoenas for witness testimony and document production; initial appointments due by June 1, 2019, and first meeting to be convened by June 15, 2019.