MN HF4356

Creates the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office with a director appointed by the governor (with senate confirmation), in consultation with the DNR commissioner and Explore Minnesota Tourism director

Establishes office locations in Ely and Winona, with administrative services provided by the commissioner of administration

Sets three core purposes: increasing outdoor recreation participation through equity and diversity initiatives, uniting the state's outdoor recreation community, and developing unified communications about recreation benefits

Adds the office director to Group II salary positions, capping pay at 120% of the governor's salary with annual CPI adjustments

Requires annual report by January 15 to legislative committees on office performance and expenditures; appropriates unspecified general fund amount for fiscal year 2023