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MN HF3227
Bill
Status
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ron Kresha
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AI Summary
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State commissioners must implement plain language standards for written professional licensing examinations by February 1, 2026
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Written exams must use active voice, short sentences, familiar words, direct pronouns ("you"), and avoid complex sentence structures, double negatives, and unnecessary abbreviations
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The revisor of statutes must review and approve all written examinations for plain language compliance before implementation
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Commissioners must submit a report to legislative committees by February 1, 2027 on implementation of the plain language requirements for each license type
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Standards align with the federal Plain Writing Act (Public Law 111-274) and Governor's Executive Order 14-07
Legislative Description
Plain language written materials required for state-issued professional licensing, and report required.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
4/23/2025