The bill proposes the repeal of the peace officer grievance arbitration selection procedure as outlined in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.892. This repeal eliminates the existing framework for selecting arbitrators in grievance arbitrations involving peace officers, which includes definitions, applicability, fees, and the appointment and training of arbitrators. The bill asserts that peace officers and their employers will no longer be bound by the previous selection procedures and that any collective bargaining agreements or grievance arbitration selection procedures inconsistent with this new directive will not be permitted.

By repealing this section, the bill aims to streamline the grievance arbitration process for peace officers, removing the requirement for a specific arbitrator selection procedure. This change is intended to simplify the arbitration process and potentially expedite the resolution of grievances related to disciplinary actions, discharges, or terminations of peace officers. The bill does not introduce any new legal language but focuses solely on the repeal of the existing statute.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 626.892