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Section 1 authorizes the Commissioner of Public Safety, after consultation with the Governor, to provide security to Supreme Court justices, legislators, and constitutional officers, for a limited time and within existing resources, to respond to a credible threat to the person’s life or safety. This section is effective the day following final enactment.
Section 2 creates an advisory committee on Capitol area security.
Subdivision 1 creates the committee, consisting of nine members, including the Lieutenant Governor, four legislators, the Senate and House of Representatives Sergeants-at-Arms, and the Commissioner of Public Safety.
Subdivision 2 requires the committee to meet at least quarterly to assess security and safety and make recommendations concerning Capitol security. The committee must report to the Governor and Legislature annually to assess security in the Capitol area and make recommendations.
Subdivision 3 deals with administrative matters, including administrative support and persons with whom the committee must consult. The Lieutenant Governor serves as chair. Provides that the committee is subject to the Open Meeting Law under chapter 13D.
Subdivision 4 provides that the committee is subject to chapter 13, the Government Data Practices Act. The subdivision provides special authorization for access to data related to the duties of the advisory committee.
Subdivision 5 provides that the advisory committee expires on June 30, 2022.
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
Section 3 requires initial appointments to the committee to be completed by July 30, 2011. The first meeting must be convened within 30 days after initial appointments are made.
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