Minnesota 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF 277 — Certain recipients of money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund required to perform criminal background checks on employees, volunteers, and contractors that work with children.

Last action — Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Certain recipients of money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund required to perform criminal background checks on employees, volunteers, and contractors that work with children.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HF 277 do?
Certain recipients of money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund required to perform criminal background checks on employees, volunteers, and contractors that work with children.
Who sponsors HF 277?
HF 277 is sponsored by Josh Heintzeman (Republican).
What is the current status of HF 277?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF 277?
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