This bill aims to prohibit legislators and executive branch appointees in Minnesota from receiving compensation from nonprofit organizations that receive state grant funding. The bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, specifically section 3.084, section 15.0597, and section 15.06. In section 3.084, a new prohibition is added, stating that sitting members of the legislature cannot accept employment or compensation from nonprofit organizations that receive state grants. Additionally, section 15.0597 is amended to include a new subdivision that explicitly prohibits appointed members of multimember agencies from being employed by or receiving compensation from such nonprofit organizations while serving.

Furthermore, section 15.06 is updated to reinforce the prohibition on commissioners and deputy commissioners from being employed by or compensated by nonprofit organizations receiving state grant funding during their appointment. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining ethical standards and preventing conflicts of interest among public officials by ensuring they do not financially benefit from organizations that receive state funding.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 3.084, 15.0597, 15.06