Bill > HF1345

This bill modifies Minnesota statutes regarding the membership of statutory city public utility commissions by expanding the allowed number of commission members from three to three, five, or seven. Currently, public utility commissions consist of three members appointed by the city council, with no more than one council member serving on the commission. The bill introduces more flexible term structures for initial commission appointments depending on the total number of members: for a three-member commission, members will serve one, two, and three-year terms; for a five-member commission, members will serve one, two, and three-year terms across different positions; and for a seven-member commission, members will serve one, two, and three-year terms across different positions. Additionally, the bill allows cities to increase or decrease the number of commission members by ordinance, with the requirement that term staggering is maintained and incumbent members can complete their full terms. This change provides local governments more flexibility in structuring their public utility commissions while ensuring continuity and balanced representation. The bill becomes effective the day after final enactment.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1345&ssn=0&y=2025