Bill > HF3

This bill: - Appropriates funds for the operations of the Minnesota judicial branch, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Courts, Guardian Ad Litem Board, Tax Court, Uniform Laws Commission, Board on Judicial Standards, and Board of Public Defense. The appropriations cover salaries, training programs, technology needs, and other operational costs. - Provides funding for the Department of Public Safety, including the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Fire Marshal, Firefighter Training and Education Board, and Emergency Communication Networks. The appropriations cover crime lab services, emergency response teams, school safety initiatives, and 911 system operations. - Establishes an Office of Ombudsperson for the Department of Corrections to investigate decisions and actions of the department and promote high standards of competence, efficiency, and justice. - Makes various changes to laws related to predatory offender registration, including expanding the list of offenses requiring registration, increasing the registration period for certain repeat offenders, and establishing new notification and monitoring requirements. - Creates a license reinstatement diversion program for certain drivers' license revocation cases, allowing eligible participants to obtain a restricted license and complete an educational program to have their charges dismissed. - Makes changes to firefighter training and licensing requirements, including updating certification standards and expanding reciprocity for military firefighting experience. The summary highlights the key provisions of the bill in plain language, explains important terms or acronyms, and provides relevant context where appropriate.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0003&ssn=1&y=2019