Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota HF3461: Benefit rights for legislative leaves of absence from state and local government employment aligned.
Status: In committee, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to state government; aligning certain benefit rights for legislative leaves of absence from state and local government employment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.32, by adding a subdivision.
From the introduced text, February 18, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to state government; aligning certain benefit rights for legislative leaves of absence from state and local government employment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.32, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.32, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 4.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Leave for legislative service.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: An officer or employee elected to state legislative office and required to take a leave of absence under subdivision 2 or 3 has the same rights with respect to accrued and future seniority status, efficiency rating, vacation, insurance benefits, sick leave, and other benefits as if the leave had not been taken. The appointing authority must not subtract a period of mandatory legislative leave when determining the officer's or employee's length of service. The officer's or employee's pension and retirement benefit rights are as provided for local government employees under section 3.088, subdivisions 3 and 6.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective July 1, 2027, and applies to collective bargaining agreements that take effect on or after that date.] new text end
Sponsors
- Luger-Nikolai, Meg (D, 64A) · primary sponsor
- Ginny Klevorn (D)
- Kristin Bahner (D)
- Mary Frances Clardy (D, 53A)
Latest actions
- : Third reading Passed vote: 54-11
- : Special Order: Rule 45 amendment stricken
- : Returned from Senate
- : Second reading
- : Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders SF4406
- : Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with SF4406, now on General Orders
- : Introduction and first reading
- : Received from House Intro
- : Bill was passed as amended vote: 131-3
- : Third reading as amended
Common questions
- What is HF3461?
- HF3461 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Benefit rights for legislative leaves of absence from state and local government employment aligned.
- What does HF3461 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to state government; aligning certain benefit rights for legislative leaves of absence from state and local government employment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.32, by adding a subdivision.
- What is the status of HF3461?
- In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Third reading Passed vote: 54-11 (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF3461?
- Luger-Nikolai, Meg (D, 64A), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HF3461?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF3461&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house
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