Bill > HF1596

This bill modifies the Minnesota government data classification statute, specifically focusing on making investigative information about certain Metropolitan Council personnel more transparent. The bill amends existing law to explicitly add Metropolitan Council members and specific high-ranking Metropolitan Council employees to the list of "public officials" whose investigative data can become public under certain circumstances. Specifically, the bill adds Metropolitan Council members appointed by the governor, the council chair, regional administrator, deputy regional administrator, general counsel, division executive heads, the executive responsible for Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and the chief law enforcement officer to the list of positions whose investigative data can be disclosed. When an investigation is completed or if a public official resigns or is terminated while an investigation is pending, the related data becomes public, with some protections to prevent jeopardizing active investigations or revealing confidential sources. The changes aim to increase governmental transparency by allowing public access to investigative information about key Metropolitan Council personnel, following similar disclosure rules that already exist for other government officials. The bill maintains existing safeguards to protect sensitive investigative details while promoting accountability for high-level government employees.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1596&ssn=0&y=2025