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MN SF2034

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Dibble

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Metropolitan Council members may be removed for cause after notice and hearing, and are limited to serving no more than 12 years on the council

  • The governor will appoint the vice-chair from among the 16 district council members, rather than having the council elect this position

  • Council members will receive an annual salary of $40,000 beginning January 1, 2026, with future increases tied to legislator salary adjustments, plus retirement and employment benefits comparable to Metropolitan Council employees

  • The regional administrator must undergo annual performance reviews conducted by the council

  • All provisions apply to the seven-county metro area: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Legislative Description

Metropolitan Council removal of members for cause authorization provision, Governor appointment of a vice-chair provision, council members salary and benefits specification provision, and annual reviews of the regional administrator by the council

Last Action

Author added Johnson Stewart

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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