HF 4685 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate and house appointments not confirmed within 30 days rejected.

This bill changes how Minnesota handles government appointments by setting a 30-day deadline for legislative confirmation. If the Senate does not confirm a Senate-only appointment within 30 legislative days, or if both chambers do not confirm a joint appointment within 30 legislative days after receiving the appointment letter, the appointment is automatically rejected. The rule applies to most executive appointments but excludes the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. This amendment shortens the previous 60-day confirmation period to ensure faster decisions on appointed officials.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
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