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HF 2514

Joint legislative studies governing provision modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ginny Klevorn and 1 co-sponsor

HF 2514 modifies the rule governing joint legislative studies, reshaping governance, scope, initiation, and reporting to the Legislature.

Second reading
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Bill Summary · HF 2514

Summary of HF 2514 — Joint legislative studies governing provision modified

HF 2514 is a Minnesota House bill categorized under Governmental Operations-State, Legislature. The bill appears to modify the provision that governs joint legislative studies. The exact textual changes are not provided in the materials you shared, so the summary focuses on what is known and the likely areas affected based on the title and related information.

At a glance

  • Bill number: HF 2514
  • Title / purpose (as stated): Joint legislative studies governing provision modified. — Suggests changes to the provision that governs joint legislative studies.
  • Status: Second reading
  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Committee assignment (initial): State Government Finance and Policy (referred at introduction)
  • Companion bill: SF 2801 (Senate companion)

What the bill aims to do

  • The bill is described as modifying the provision that governs joint legislative studies. The current materials do not include the exact textual changes or the specific provisions being amended.
  • As a result, the precise changes to governance, scope, process, or oversight of joint legislative studies are not specified here. The bill would likely alter one or more of the following areas in practice (though not specified in the provided text):
    • Governance and oversight structure for joint studies (e.g., membership, leadership, or decision-making processes)
    • Scope and duration of individual studies
    • Initiation and approval pathways for studies
    • Deadlines, reporting requirements, and deliverables
    • Funding or staffing provisions related to joint studies

Key provisions and changes (unknown from provided materials)

  • The actual text of HF 2514 is not included in your briefing. To identify the concrete provisions, read the bill’s text and any fiscal notes or committee analyses. In typical legislative practice, such a bill could adjust:
    • Which bodies conduct joint studies and how they are formed
    • Roles of legislators, agencies, or outside experts
    • Timing and reporting cycles for study findings
    • Interaction with the executive branch and other committees

Note: For precise provisions, consult the full bill text and any attached fiscal impact notes.

Who is affected

  • Primary audience: Minnesota House of Representatives (and by extension, the Legislature) and any entities participating in or affected by joint legislative studies.
  • Potentially affected entities: State agencies or departments that participate in studies, committees overseeing governmental operations, and staff supporting joint study activities.
  • Cross-chamber relevance: Companion bill SF 2801 in the Senate, enabling cross-chamber alignment or differences in approach.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: March 20, 2025 (First reading and referral to committee).
  • Committee action: March 27, 2025 — Committee report to adopt (suggesting a favorable committee disposition).
  • Floor action: March 27, 2025 — Second reading noted in the timeline.
  • Status: As of the latest information, HF 2514 is at the second reading stage.
  • Relation to companion: SF 2801 is the Senate companion bill; potential points of reconciliation across chambers exist.

How to monitor and learn more

  • Review the full text of HF 2514 and any fiscal notes or committee analyses to identify the specific amendments to the governing provisions of joint legislative studies.
  • Compare HF 2514 with SF 2801 to understand differences or alignment between the House and Senate proposals.
  • Track subsequent committee actions, amendments, and floor votes to see how the bill evolves.

If you’d like, I can help compare HF 2514 to SF 2801 once the full texts are available, or summarize the bill’s fiscal impact once the fiscal note is released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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