SF 4312 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Appointments not confirmed within 30 days refusal

This bill establishes a 30-day deadline for the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives to confirm certain state appointments. If the Senate does not confirm an appointment within 30 legislative days of receiving it, or if both chambers fail to confirm within 30 days when both are required, the appointment is automatically rejected. The rule applies to most confirmed appointments but excludes positions on the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. This change shortens the previous 60-day confirmation period to accelerate the appointment process.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
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Referred to State and Local Government
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Mar 11, 2026
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Introduction and first reading
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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