Explore Minnesota councils membership modified.

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• Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy on: March 10, 2026 08:15

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Up to 14 voting members appointed by the governor for four-year terms, including the executive director of Explore Minnesota and the commissioner of employment and economic development who serve as cochairs.",
        "Three representatives in marketing, human resources, or executive leadership from Minnesota-based companies with more than 100 employees representing key industries (health care, technology, food and agriculture, manufacturing, retail, energy, and support services).",
        "Two representatives from statewide or regional marketing or business association leadership, the Iron Range, and nonprofits focused on economic development or human resource management.",
        "One representative from a Minnesota college or university (staff, faculty leadership, student leadership, or alumni association).",
        "One member representing Minnesota's small business or startup and entrepreneurial industry who has started at least one Minnesota-based business in the last five years and has at least 20 employees.",
        "Two representatives from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and Minnesota Tribal leadership including casino management.",
        "Two representatives from Minnesota's Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Leadership and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce (including one Dakota representative and one Ojibwe representative).",
        "One at-large representative in the field of general marketing, talent attraction, or economic development; a representative from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; and a representative from the Department of Employment and Economic Development who must be the commissioner, deputy commissioner, or an assistant commissioner."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Replaces any prior, non-specified membership structure for the Explore Minnesota for Business Council with the enumerated categories above."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 116U.242 to establish the Explore Minnesota for Business Council with a defined governance and membership structure intended to promote livability, workforce and economic opportunity, including a co-chair framework and diverse representation from industry, associations, tribal leadership, and higher education.",
      "modified": [
        "Reconstitutes the governance and membership framework for the Explore Minnesota for Business Council, establishing formal appointment terms (four-year terms) and co-chair roles."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116U.242",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Up to 25 voting members appointed by the governor for four-year terms (with the director of Explore Minnesota Tourism serving as chair).",
        "Fourteen representatives from statewide tourism-related associations (e.g., bed and breakfast establishments, golf, festivals and events, counties, CVBs, lodging, resorts, trails, campgrounds, restaurants, craft beverage establishments, chambers of commerce, chambers for underrepresented communities, and Tribal nations).",
        "Ten representatives from the tourism business sector (transportation, retail, travel agencies, tour operators, travel media, convention facilities, arts and culture, sports, outdoor recreation, and tourism business owners from underrepresented communities).",
        "One or more ex officio nonvoting members including at least one member from the University of Minnesota Tourism Center.",
        "Four legislators, two from each house, one from each of the two largest political party caucuses in each house, appointed according to the rules of the respective houses, and other persons as designated by the governor."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Eliminates or replaces prior, unspecified structure of the Tourism Council with a revised composition and governance model."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 116U.25 to reorganize the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, defining its composition and governance to promote Minnesota tourism.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies a defined balance of representation (statewide associations, regional/business seats, and Tribal/underrepresented community representation).",
        "Adds ex officio and legislative participation with vacancy and appointment rules to align with statutory governance practices."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116U.25",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Cross-references an existing vacancy-filling framework rather than creating a new process within this bill."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references the mechanism for filling council vacancies as provided in Minnesota Statutes section 15.059.",
      "modified": [
        "Incorporates a cross-reference to an existing statute for vacancy procedures rather than altering that process in this bill."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "15.059",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of open meeting and public access considerations when meetings are conducted remotely."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references sections governing notice and public accessibility when meetings occur by telephone or other electronic means, citing 15.44 for related open meeting requirements.",
      "modified": [
        "Aligns remote meeting procedures with existing open meeting requirements under 15.44."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "15.44",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Explicit reference to remote meeting access standards as part of the council’s meeting practices."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references 15.441 in relation to remote meeting provisions and open access when meetings are held by telephone or electronic means.",
      "modified": [
        "Incorporates 15.441 provisions to ensure compliance with remote meeting accessibility requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "15.441",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Permission for conducting meetings by telephone or electronic means if compliance with 13D.02 is impractical, with conditions such as audible participation, roll-call voting, and keeping records."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill allows meetings by telephone or other electronic means and sets conditions to ensure participation and quorum when compliance with section 13D.02 is impractical.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts meeting practices to accommodate remote participation in a manner consistent with open meeting laws."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13D.02",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Links notice timing and method to the 13D.04 framework for public meeting notices."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The timing and method of providing notice for meetings is governed by Minnesota Statutes section 13D.04, as referenced in the bill.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures compliance with 13D.04 for notice requirements related to meetings, including remote participation where applicable."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13D.04",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Sponsors

• Rep. Dave Baker (R)