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MN HF3409

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

Liz Olson

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Increases Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council voting members from 19 to 28 members appointed by the commissioner of human services
  • Replaces representation of two Indian tribes (Ojibwe and Dakota) with 11 members representing all 11 federally recognized tribal governments, with each tribal government appointing one member
  • Requires commissioner to ensure at least one-half of appointed council members reside outside the seven-county metropolitan area and coordinate appointments for geographic, racial, and gender diversity
  • Requires council chair to convene meetings at least quarterly at different locations statewide, with at least one-half of meetings held outside the seven-county metropolitan area
  • Council members receive no compensation other than expense reimbursement, and council operates under Minnesota open meetings law (chapter 13D)

Legislative Description

Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council membership modified.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations

2/17/2020

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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