This bill makes several technical amendments to Minnesota Statutes concerning the governance of the Department of Administration. It designates the Department of Administration as the lead agency for the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act, replacing references to the previous 1998 law. The bill establishes the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council, which will not expire, and outlines the appointment process for its members, including a new requirement for a representative from the Board on Aging. Additionally, it modifies reimbursement procedures for general services revolving funds, changing the deadline for reimbursements from July 1 to September 15, and allows for advance payments to cover estimated obligations.

Furthermore, the bill updates reporting requirements for the commissioner of administration regarding the evaluation of goals and directives, shifting from a report to the governor and legislature to inclusion in a public dashboard. It also introduces a new provision for cemetery condition assessments, specifying the roles of the state archaeologist and the Indian Affairs Council in assessing both American Indian and non-American Indian cemeteries. The bill stipulates that if probable American Indian cemeteries are disturbed, the Indian Affairs Council must approve the professionals involved in the assessment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 16B.055, 16B.48, 16C.137