HF 3679 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Continuing operations of the legislature provided in advance of the legislature becoming duly organized, chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate term of office provided to continue until a successor is elected and qualified, and mandatory reports required to be submitted to members of legislative committees electronically.

HF 3679 requires state departments and agencies to submit mandatory reports directly to legislative committee members electronically, instead of through physical copies. This applies specifically to reports legally mandated for committee review, as specified in the bill's new subsection (e). The key change eliminates the option for agencies to send paper copies to committee members, standardizing delivery via electronic means. This bill affects state agencies responsible for producing required committee reports under Minnesota law.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 3 edits · May 5, 2026

MINOR

This bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment version, adding new sections to address legislative continuing operations before the legislature officially organizes. The changes clarify the authority of the chief clerk and secretary of the senate to appoint acting officers and retain employees during the interim period, ensuring administrative continuity. Additionally, the bill explicitly extends the terms of the chief clerk and secretary of the senate until successors are elected and qualified, preventing a leadership vacuum at the start of a new legislative term.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include specific provisions for continuing operations and term extensions for key legislative officers, which were not detailed in the introduction version.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements were added authorizing the chief clerk and secretary of the senate to designate acting officers and appoint employees to maintain administrative operations before the legislature formally organizes.

TIMELINE

A new provision was added to ensure the terms of the chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate continue until a successor is elected and qualified.

TECHNICAL

The bill title and versioning were updated to reflect the transition from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment,' and the list of affected statutes was expanded to include Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 3.06.

Floor votes · House May 4, 2026

How they voted

131–0

Passed

Total votes 131

May 4, 2026

D Democratic64

64 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican67

67 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 5, 2026

Committee

Referred to State and Local Government

upper

May 5, 2026

Introduced

Introduction and first reading

upper

May 5, 2026

Introduced

Received from House

upper

May 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill was passed as amended

lower

May 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Amended

lower

Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee report, to adopt

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Introduced

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors