The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.305, subdivision 9, to modify the provisions governing joint legislative studies. It establishes that the Legislative Coordinating Commission will oversee and coordinate all joint legislative studies mandated by the legislature, and it may require regular progress reports from the responsible parties to the commission and the appropriate standing committees of both the house of representatives and the senate.

Additionally, the bill specifies that appropriations for joint legislative studies will be made to the Legislative Coordinating Commission, except for those specifically assigned to an existing legislative office. The Legislative Coordinating Commission is granted the authority to delegate responsibility and appropriations for a joint legislative study to various entities, including existing staff offices of the house or senate, legislative commissions, joint legislative committees, or state agencies. These entities may also contract with other agents for assistance in conducting the studies.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 3.305