MN HF4392

Repeals state aid to PERA for MERF by increasing employer supplemental contributions from $21,000,000 to $37,000,000 annually through 2031 instead of providing $16,000,000 in annual state contributions.

Establishes zero-based budgeting for specified state agencies on staggered schedules beginning in 2020, requiring departments to justify all expenditures as if they were new and submit detailed operating budgets and outcome measures.

Requires agencies to notify legislature if proposed rules increase residential construction costs by $1,000 or more per unit, with legislative committees able to block adoption unless approved by new law.

Limits state employee compensation and benefits contracts to amounts permitted under the first spending plan submitted by July 31 in odd-numbered years and approved by the commissioner of management and budget.

Freezes full-time equivalent positions at June 30, 2020 levels for fiscal year 2021 and reduces appropriations by salary and benefits savings from positions unfilled within 180 days of posting.