Bill > SF1316

This bill modifies Minnesota's legislative compensation rules by prohibiting per diem payments during regular legislative sessions, while still allowing such payments when the legislature is not in session. The bill amends existing statutes to clarify that legislators can only receive compensation through specific channels: a salary set by the Legislative Salary Council, state contributions to insurance benefits, state contributions to retirement plans, and compensation outlined in specific statutory sections. Per diem payments, which are daily allowances meant to cover living expenses, will be explicitly forbidden during regular legislative sessions starting July 1, 2025. Legislators will continue to receive their regular monthly salary and be reimbursed for travel mileage, but will no longer be able to collect additional daily expense payments while the legislature is in its regular session. This change aims to potentially reduce legislative compensation expenses and increase transparency in how lawmakers are paid during their official duties.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1316&ssn=0&y=2025