The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.099, to prohibit per diem payments to legislators during regular sessions of the legislature, while allowing such payments when the legislature is not in session. Specifically, it deletes the provision that allowed members to receive per diem living expenses during regular or special sessions and inserts a new clause that explicitly prohibits these payments during regular sessions. Additionally, the bill introduces a new subdivision that limits the sources of compensation for legislators, specifying that they may only receive a salary set by the Legislative Salary Council, contributions to insurance benefits, retirement plan contributions, and compensation as outlined in the relevant sections of the law.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new effective date of July 1, 2025, for these changes. The amendments aim to streamline legislator compensation and ensure that members are not receiving additional payments during periods when they are actively serving in their legislative roles.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 3.099