The bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to the Department of Administration, making technical changes and updates to align with the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act, specifically replacing references to the outdated 1998 law. Key amendments include the establishment of the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council, which will not expire, and the appointment of additional representatives to the council, including a member from the Board on Aging. The bill also modifies the notification requirements for capital projects, allowing certain projects to proceed without prior notice to legislative committees, and updates reimbursement processes for services provided by the Department of Administration.

Additionally, the bill revives and reenacts a previously deleted statutory section regarding strategic and long-range planning, effective retroactively from July 1, 2023. It also repeals a section concerning outdoor lighting fixtures model ordinances, which included guidelines for local governments to reduce light pollution. Overall, the bill aims to streamline operations within the Department of Administration and ensure compliance with updated federal laws while eliminating outdated provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 16B.328, 16B.055, 16B.335, 16B.48, 16B.54, 16C.137, 4A.07