MN HF5

Allows grant encumbrances issued by June 30, 2020 to be certified for two additional fiscal years beyond their scheduled cancellation date, upon commissioner of management and budget approval, to provide COVID-19 relief.

Overrides standard provisions in Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.28, subdivision 6, and 16B.98, subdivision 7 regarding encumbrance cancellation timelines.

Requires the commissioner of management and budget to submit a report by December 31, 2020 to legislative finance committees listing all encumbrances requested for approval, separately itemizing those approved and denied.

Takes effect the day following final enactment and applies to grants encumbered on or before June 30, 2020.