Bill > HF2919

This bill modifies several provisions related to grants management in Minnesota state government, introducing clearer definitions and procedures for grant agreements. The bill defines a "grant agreement" as a written document transferring cash or value to support a public purpose, and introduces a new definition for "grantee" as a potential or current grant recipient. It requires that administrative costs for grants must be "necessary and reasonable" and shifts from an "encouraged" to a "required" reporting standard for state employees who discover potential violations of grant laws or rules. The bill also changes procedural timelines, reducing response periods from 30 business days to 15 calendar days in several contexts related to grant award decisions. Additionally, the bill gives state agencies more flexibility in grant agreements, explicitly permitting the commissioner to unilaterally terminate a grant if it no longer serves agency purposes or is not in the state's best interests. The modifications apply to most state grants, with specific exemptions for certain types of grants like general obligation grants and capital project grants. These changes aim to improve oversight, efficiency, and accountability in the state's grant management processes.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2919&ssn=0&y=2025