Additional compensation authorization to certain state employees when an agency does not make a scheduled payroll payment
This bill allows state agencies to pay additional compensation to employees when payroll payments are delayed, specifically to resolve formal employee grievances or distribute financial penalties required by collective bargaining agreements. It amends existing Minnesota statutes to create new exceptions for payroll payment procedures, enabling agencies to use penalty funds to address late payment issues. The changes directly affect state employees and their unions by providing a mechanism to compensate workers when agencies fail to make scheduled payroll payments on time. The legislation establishes clear procedures for how these compensations and penalties should be handled when payroll delays occur.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
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Referred to State and Local Government
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Clare Oumou Verbeten
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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