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MN SF4822

MN SF4822
Correspondence in government record retention law defining provision


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Introduced
03/11/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to data practices; defining correspondence in government record retention law; providing minimum three-year retention period for correspondence; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 15.17, subdivisions 1, 2; 138.17, subdivisions 1, 7.

AI Summary

This bill defines the term "correspondence" in Minnesota's government record retention law and establishes a minimum three-year retention period for government correspondence. The bill amends sections of state statutes related to the preservation and care of government records, the responsibilities of public agencies in managing their records, and the roles of the Records Disposition Panel in governing record disposition. The changes provide more specific guidance on what types of communications are considered government records and how long they must be retained, ensuring better documentation and preservation of official activities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (on 03/11/2024)

Taxonomy

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records

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