The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.195, subdivision 1, to require that reports submitted by departments or agencies to members of legislative committees must be done electronically. This change is aimed at modernizing the reporting process and ensuring that legislators receive necessary information in a timely and efficient manner. The bill specifies that, unless otherwise requested, reports should be filed with the Legislative Reference Library and made available electronically.

Additionally, the bill clarifies existing provisions regarding the distribution of reports and publications by public entities. It maintains that public entities cannot distribute reports to individual legislators unless there is a request from the legislator or a determination that the legislator wants the reports. The new language emphasizes the electronic submission requirement for reports mandated by law to be sent to legislative committee members, thereby streamlining communication between state agencies and the legislature.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 3.195