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HF 3679

Continuing operations of the legislature provided in advance of the legislature becoming duly organized, chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate term of office provided to continue until a successor is elected and qualified, and mandatory reports required to be submitted to members of legislative committees electronically.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Kraft and 2 co-sponsors

Requires all mandatory state agency reports to legislative committees be submitted electronically instead of in physical form to reduce costs and improve access.

Referred to State and Local Government
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Bill Summary · HF 3679

Legislative bill overview

HF 3679 requires that mandatory reports submitted to Minnesota legislative committees must be delivered electronically rather than in physical form. This applies to all reports that state law requires to be submitted to legislative committees, establishing a standardized digital submission process.

Why is this important

Digitizing mandatory reports reduces administrative burden, printing costs, and storage requirements for the legislature while improving accessibility and searchability of documents. It also streamlines the legislative process by creating uniform submission standards and making information more readily available to legislators and the public.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation timeline and transition costs – Agencies may require time and resources to modify reporting systems to comply with new electronic submission requirements
  • Digital divide and access – Some stakeholders may have concerns about whether all legislators and constituents have adequate access to digital platforms, particularly regarding archival and public access to historical reports
  • Definition ambiguity – The bill's scope depends on how "mandatory reports" is defined; unclear boundaries could create compliance disputes between agencies and the legislature

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

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