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MN HF808
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elliott Engen
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the legislative auditor to bring civil actions or criminal complaints in the office's name for fraud or maladministration of taxpayer-funded programs
- Preserves state departments' existing legal standing to sue or be sued, which would not be affected by actions brought under this new authority
- Grants county attorneys explicit authority to prosecute claims of fraud or maladministration in taxpayer-funded programs under Minnesota law
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.971, by adding two new subdivisions (10 and 11)
Legislative Description
Legislative auditor allowed to bring a civil or criminal complaint, and authority for attorneys to prosecute certain claims established.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
2/17/2025
Committee Referrals
State Government Finance & Policy2/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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