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HF 4102

State Patrol compensation study requirements modified, and volunteer chaplains allowed within the state patrol.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Hoffman and 1 co-sponsor

Expands MSP support and accountability by updating the compensation study for the Minnesota State Patrol and allowing volunteer chaplains to serve within MSP.

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Bill Summary · HF 4102

Summary of HF 4102 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Overview

HF 4102 proposes changes to the Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) compensation study requirements and expands the MSP program to allow volunteer chaplains within the state patrol. The bill has been reported out of committee with amendments and is advancing toward further consideration, with Jon Koznick listed as a co-sponsor.

  • Session/Jurisdiction: Minnesota House, 2025-2026
  • Status: Committee report (amended), second reading as of 2026-04-07
  • Primary sponsor: (House) ; Co-sponsor: Jon Koznick
  • Introduced / Referenced committees: Transportation Finance and Policy

1) Purpose and Intent

  • To modify the requirements surrounding the compensation study for Minnesota State Patrol personnel.
  • To authorize the inclusion of volunteer chaplains within MSP operations, expanding the support framework for troopers and staff.

2) Key Provisions

A. State Patrol Compensation Study

  • Modification of requirements: The bill changes how MSP compensation is studied, potentially altering:
    • Study scope or frequency
    • Data sources (e.g., recruitment, retention, overtime, benefits)
    • Stakeholder involvement (e.g., MSP leadership, unions, or civil service components)
    • Reporting timelines and deliverables
  • Implications: Aims to provide a more responsive or updated assessment of compensation to address recruitment, retention, and competitiveness with other law enforcement agencies.

B. Volunteer Chaplains within MSP

  • Authorization: The bill permits volunteer chaplains to participate within the Minnesota State Patrol.
  • Roles and boundaries (implied):
    • Spiritual and emotional support for MSP personnel and potentially families of troopers
    • Non-operational duties to avoid interference with law enforcement activities
    • Compliance with MSP policies, volunteer standards, and state laws governing chaplaincy
  • Guardrails likely included (typical for such provisions):
    • Background checks and vetting
    • Clear separation from commanding or operational decisions
    • Defined supervision and reporting channels
    • Limited scope of duties to honor, counseling, and morale support

3) Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Minnesota State Patrol personnel: Potential changes to compensation processes and enhanced access to chaplain support.
  • MSP leadership and administration: New governance around compensation study requirements and chaplain program integration.
  • State employee and public safety workforce: Broader support infrastructure; potential impacts on morale and well-being programs.
  • Volunteer chaplains: A clarified pathway to serve within MSP, with associated duties and oversight.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and referred: March 9, 2026 to Transportation Finance and Policy.
  • Committee action: April 7, 2026 – reported out of committee with amendments (indicating approval of amended language and movement toward floor consideration).
  • Next steps (typical): Floor debate and potential adoption of amendments, followed by votes in the House and, if passed, transmission to the Senate and eventual conference or enactment processes.

5) Notes for Readers

  • The exact text of amendments and the full scope of the compensation study changes are not provided here. For precise provisions (e.g., updated language, reporting deadlines, specific qualifications for volunteer chaplains, and funding implications), refer to the committee report and the bill’s enacted language upon advancement.
  • This summary focuses on the substantive aims: updating MSP compensation study requirements and enabling volunteer chaplains within MSP structure.

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

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