This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish an open bidding process for the appointment of replacement deputy registrars and driver's license agents when their office locations permanently close. Specifically, it adds new subdivisions to sections 168.33 and 171.061, mandating that the commissioner must facilitate an open bidding process for selecting replacements. The bill stipulates that no preference can be given to any partners, owners, managers, or employees of the closed offices during this process. Additionally, the commissioner is required to adopt rules to administer and enforce this open bidding process.

The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2023. This legislative change aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the appointment of new deputy registrars and driver's license agents, thereby enhancing the integrity of the selection process in the transportation sector.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.33, 171.061