Minnesota HF4413: Governor's appointment power to fill vacancies on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota limited.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to higher education; limiting the governor's appointment power to fill vacancies on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 137.0246, by adding a subdivision.

From the introduced text, March 16, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to higher education; limiting the governor's appointment power to fill vacancies on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 137.0246, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 137.0246, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 3.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Governor appointments.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: If the joint legislative committee recommends a candidate to the joint convention for a vacancy on the board of regents and the legislature does not elect a person to fill the vacancy, the governor, in making an appointment to fill the vacancy, may only appoint a candidate recommended by the joint legislative committee.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Keith Allen (R) · primary sponsor
• Rarick, Marion (R, 29B)

Latest actions

1. March 23, 2026: Author added Rarick
2. March 16, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF4413?

HF4413 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Governor's appointment power to fill vacancies on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota limited.

What does HF4413 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to higher education; limiting the governor's appointment power to fill vacancies on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 137.0246, by adding a subdivision.

What is the status of HF4413?

In committee as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: Author added Rarick (March 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4413?

Keith Allen (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HF4413?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4413&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house