Bill Text: MN SF282 | 2011-2012 | 87th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Local government comparable worth requirements repeal
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-02-09 - Referred to Local Government and Elections [SF282 Detail]
Download: Minnesota-2011-SF282-Introduced.html
1.2relating to local government; repealing comparable worth requirements;
1.3amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 13.202, subdivision 9; 128C.20,
1.4subdivision 1; 383B.914, subdivision 1; 465.719, subdivision 9; repealing
1.5Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 43A.04, subdivision 10; 128C.15, subdivision
1.63; 471.991; 471.992; 471.993; 471.994; 471.995; 471.9966; 471.997; 471.9981;
1.7471.999.
1.8BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.9 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 13.202, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
1.10 Subd. 9. Municipal rights. (a) Self-insurer claims. Disclosure of information
1.11about individual claims filed by the employees of a municipality which is a self-insurer is
1.12governed by section471.617, subdivision 5 .
1.13(b) Meetings of governing bodies. Treatment of data discussed at meetings of
1.14governing bodies is governed by section13D.05 .
1.15(c) Job evaluation system reports. Treatment of reports containing the results of
1.16job evaluation systems is governed by section
471.995.
1.17(d) Pay equity compliance. Implementation reports of equitable compensation
1.18plans are classified by section
471.9981, subdivision 5b.
1.19 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 128C.20, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
1.20 Subdivision 1. Annually. Each year the commissioner of education shall obtain
1.21and review the following information about the league:
1.22(1) an accurate and concise summary of the annual financial and compliance audit
1.23prepared by the state auditor that includes information about the compensation of and the
1.24expenditures by the executive director of the league and league staff;
2.1(2) a list of all complaints filed with the league and all lawsuits filed against the
2.2league and the disposition of those complaints and lawsuits;
2.3(3) an explanation of the executive director's performance review;
2.4(4) information about the extent to which the league has implemented its affirmative
2.5action policy, its comparable worth plan, and its sexual harassment and violence policy
2.6and rules; and
2.7(5) an evaluation of any proposed changes in league policy.
2.8The commissioner may examine any league activities or league-related issues when
2.9the commissioner believes this review is warranted.
2.10 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 383B.914, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
2.11 Subdivision 1. Health system human resources system. Persons employed at the
2.12corporation created shall be subject to a human resources system that is designed to offer
2.13appropriate benefits to workers employed in a health care setting. This human resources
2.14system shall replace the general county human resources system prescribed in sections
2.15383B.26
to
383B.42 , and any rules related to it. The corporation shall have the authority
2.16to establish all personnel policies and practices, negotiate applicable labor agreements,
2.17and set all levels of compensation and benefits which are considered appropriate by the
2.18board except as limited in this section. The human resources system is subject to the
2.19following human resources requirements:
2.20(1)determine compensation according to the pay equity requirements under sections
2.21471.991 to
471.999;
2.22(2) provide preferences for veterans according to the Veterans Preference Act under
2.23sections197.455 ,
197.46 , and
375.63 ; and
2.24(3) (2) provide an appeals process for an individual who is discharged, demoted,
2.25or suspended.
2.26 Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 465.719, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
2.27 Subd. 9. Application of other laws. A corporation created by a political subdivision
2.28under this section must comply with every law that applies to the political subdivision,
2.29as if the corporation is a part of the political subdivision, unless the resolution ratifying
2.30creation of the corporation specifically exempts the corporation from part or all of a law.
2.31If the resolution exempts the corporation from part or all of a law, the resolution must
2.32make a detailed and specific finding as to why the corporation cannot fulfill its purpose if
2.33the corporation is subject to that law. A corporation may not be exempted from chapter
2.3413D, the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, sections138.163 to
138.25 , governing records
3.1management, or chapter 13, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Any affected
3.2or interested person may bring an action in district court to void the resolution on the
3.3grounds that the findings are not sufficiently detailed and specific, or that the corporation
3.4can fulfill its purpose if it is subject to the law from which the resolution exempts the
3.5corporation. Laws that apply to a political subdivision that also apply to a corporation
3.6created by a political subdivision under this subdivision include, but are not limited to:
3.7(1) chapter 13D, the Minnesota Open Meeting Law;
3.8(2) chapter 13, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act;
3.9(3) section471.345 , the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law;
3.10(4) sections43A.17 , limiting the compensation of employees based on the governor's
3.11salary;
471.991 to
471.999, providing for equitable pay;, and
465.72 and
465.722 ,
3.12governing severance pay;
3.13(5) if the corporation issues debt, its debt is included in the political subdivision's
3.14debt limit if it would be included if issued by the political subdivision, and issuance of the
3.15debt is subject to the election and other requirements of chapter 475 and section471.69 ;
3.16(6) section471.895 , prohibiting acceptance of gifts from interested parties, and
3.17sections471.87 to
471.89 , relating to interests in contracts;
3.18(7) chapter 466, relating to municipal tort liability;
3.19(8) chapter 118A, requiring deposit insurance or bond or pledged collateral for
3.20deposits;
3.21(9) chapter 118A, restricting investments;
3.22(10) section471.346 , requiring ownership of vehicles to be identified;
3.23(11) sections471.38 to
471.41 , requiring claims to be in writing, itemized, and
3.24approved by the governing board before payment can be made; and
3.25(12) the corporation cannot make advances of pay, make or guarantee loans to
3.26employees, or provide in-kind benefits unless authorized by law.
3.27 Sec. 5. REPEALER.
3.28Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 43A.04, subdivision 10; 128C.15, subdivision
3.293; 471.991; 471.992; 471.993; 471.994; 471.995; 471.9966; 471.997; 471.9981; and
3.30471.999, are repealed.
3.31Minnesota Rules adopted under the authority of sections and subdivisions repealed
3.32in this section are also repealed.
1.3amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 13.202, subdivision 9; 128C.20,
1.4subdivision 1; 383B.914, subdivision 1; 465.719, subdivision 9; repealing
1.5Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 43A.04, subdivision 10; 128C.15, subdivision
1.63; 471.991; 471.992; 471.993; 471.994; 471.995; 471.9966; 471.997; 471.9981;
1.7471.999.
1.8BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.9 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 13.202, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
1.10 Subd. 9. Municipal rights. (a) Self-insurer claims. Disclosure of information
1.11about individual claims filed by the employees of a municipality which is a self-insurer is
1.12governed by section
1.13(b) Meetings of governing bodies. Treatment of data discussed at meetings of
1.14governing bodies is governed by section
1.15
1.16
1.17
1.18
1.19 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 128C.20, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
1.20 Subdivision 1. Annually. Each year the commissioner of education shall obtain
1.21and review the following information about the league:
1.22(1) an accurate and concise summary of the annual financial and compliance audit
1.23prepared by the state auditor that includes information about the compensation of and the
1.24expenditures by the executive director of the league and league staff;
2.1(2) a list of all complaints filed with the league and all lawsuits filed against the
2.2league and the disposition of those complaints and lawsuits;
2.3(3) an explanation of the executive director's performance review;
2.4(4) information about the extent to which the league has implemented its affirmative
2.5action policy
2.6and rules; and
2.7(5) an evaluation of any proposed changes in league policy.
2.8The commissioner may examine any league activities or league-related issues when
2.9the commissioner believes this review is warranted.
2.10 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 383B.914, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
2.11 Subdivision 1. Health system human resources system. Persons employed at the
2.12corporation created shall be subject to a human resources system that is designed to offer
2.13appropriate benefits to workers employed in a health care setting. This human resources
2.14system shall replace the general county human resources system prescribed in sections
2.16to establish all personnel policies and practices, negotiate applicable labor agreements,
2.17and set all levels of compensation and benefits which are considered appropriate by the
2.18board except as limited in this section. The human resources system is subject to the
2.19following human resources requirements:
2.20(1)
2.21
2.22
2.23sections
2.24
2.25or suspended.
2.26 Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 465.719, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
2.27 Subd. 9. Application of other laws. A corporation created by a political subdivision
2.28under this section must comply with every law that applies to the political subdivision,
2.29as if the corporation is a part of the political subdivision, unless the resolution ratifying
2.30creation of the corporation specifically exempts the corporation from part or all of a law.
2.31If the resolution exempts the corporation from part or all of a law, the resolution must
2.32make a detailed and specific finding as to why the corporation cannot fulfill its purpose if
2.33the corporation is subject to that law. A corporation may not be exempted from chapter
2.3413D, the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, sections
3.1management, or chapter 13, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Any affected
3.2or interested person may bring an action in district court to void the resolution on the
3.3grounds that the findings are not sufficiently detailed and specific, or that the corporation
3.4can fulfill its purpose if it is subject to the law from which the resolution exempts the
3.5corporation. Laws that apply to a political subdivision that also apply to a corporation
3.6created by a political subdivision under this subdivision include, but are not limited to:
3.7(1) chapter 13D, the Minnesota Open Meeting Law;
3.8(2) chapter 13, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act;
3.9(3) section
3.10(4) sections
3.11salary
3.12governing severance pay;
3.13(5) if the corporation issues debt, its debt is included in the political subdivision's
3.14debt limit if it would be included if issued by the political subdivision, and issuance of the
3.15debt is subject to the election and other requirements of chapter 475 and section
3.16(6) section
3.17sections
3.18(7) chapter 466, relating to municipal tort liability;
3.19(8) chapter 118A, requiring deposit insurance or bond or pledged collateral for
3.20deposits;
3.21(9) chapter 118A, restricting investments;
3.22(10) section
3.23(11) sections
3.24approved by the governing board before payment can be made; and
3.25(12) the corporation cannot make advances of pay, make or guarantee loans to
3.26employees, or provide in-kind benefits unless authorized by law.
3.27 Sec. 5. REPEALER.
3.28Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 43A.04, subdivision 10; 128C.15, subdivision
3.293; 471.991; 471.992; 471.993; 471.994; 471.995; 471.9966; 471.997; 471.9981; and
3.30471.999, are repealed.
3.31Minnesota Rules adopted under the authority of sections and subdivisions repealed
3.32in this section are also repealed.
