This bill amends Minnesota Statutes regarding the compensation study for the State Patrol. It introduces the term "lieutenants" into the definitions of State Patrol personnel, which includes troopers, corporals, sergeants, and other supervisory roles. The bill also modifies the requirements for the salary and benefits survey, changing the reporting years from every five years to every odd-numbered year, and specifies that the survey must include the State Patrol. Additionally, it clarifies that the legislative auditor will compile a report detailing salary structures and benefits for comparison purposes, and it emphasizes that salary adjustments for supervisory ranks must be proportionate to those made for patrol troopers.

Furthermore, the bill removes the expiration date of January 1, 2032, for the provisions related to the compensation study, allowing the changes to remain in effect indefinitely. It also states that nothing in the subdivision precludes collective bargaining for salaries or compensation beyond what is supported by the survey, ensuring that the legislative intent is to use the survey data to inform salary increases for patrol troopers, captains, and lieutenants.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 299D.03