Minnesota SF3693: Legislative leaves of absence from and local government employment benefit right alignment provision

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

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Sponsors

• Ann Johnson Stewart (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 27, 2026: Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, referred to Rules and Administration
2. April 27, 2026: Comm report: To pass
3. February 19, 2026: Referred to State and Local Government
4. February 19, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF3693?

SF3693 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Legislative leaves of absence from and local government employment benefit right alignment provision.

What does SF3693 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 SF3693?

In committee as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, referred to Rules and Administration (April 27, 2026).

Who sponsored SF3693?

Ann Johnson Stewart (D).

Where is the official record for SF3693?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF3693&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate