Per diem payments prohibition during a regular session of the legislature
This bill prohibits Minnesota state legislators from receiving per diem living expense payments while the legislature is in regular session. It also clarifies that the only compensation legislators can accept includes their salary, insurance contributions, retirement contributions, and specific payments outlined in existing laws. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to State and Local Government
upper
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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