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MN HF3150

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Chris Swedzinski

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Requires the governor to appoint the Public Utilities Commission chair with the advice and consent of the Minnesota Senate, rather than unilateral gubernatorial selection.

  • The Commission chair serves a term concurrent with the governor's term.

  • If a vacancy occurs in the chair position, the governor shall select a new chair to complete the unexpired term.

  • Effective the day following final enactment and applies to any appointment of a commissioner to serve as chair made on or after that date.

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 216A.03, subdivision 3.

Legislative Description

Public Utilities Commission; senate advice and consent of chair appointment required.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations

2/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/11/2020

Full Bill Text

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