Governor Walz Signs Bill to Make New Opioids Council Permanent
Statement
Governor Tim Walz today signed 10 bipartisan bills into law, including a bill that codifies a subcabinet and advisory council to combat the opioid and addiction epidemic in Minnesota. The measure is part of the Health and Human Services Omnibus policy bill.
"The opioid and addiction epidemic has left its mark on every community across the state. Today we are taking an important step to create a stable, long-term system that will address addiction in a way the state has never done before," said Governor Walz. "We have work to do to deliver the state surplus back to Minnesotans, but today I'm proud to sign 10 bipartisan bills into law that will fight the opioid epidemic, protect consumers, and prevent fraud."
In April, Governor Walz signed Executive Order 22-07 , which created a new leadership position, developed a subcabinet and advisory council, and ordered an independent review to address the opioid and addiction epidemic in Minnesota. Because Chapter 98, HF 4065 codifies Executive Order 22-07 into law, the Governor today rescinded that Executive Order as it is no longer necessary.
Governor Walz also signed the following bills into law today.
Chapter 87, SF3503 makes changes related to real estate appraisers' minimum damage acquisition reporting and continuing education.
Chapter 88, HF4670 is an annual claims bill, presented by a joint subcommittee of the Legislative Coordinating Committee, which makes payments for claims made by injured incarcerated persons.
Chapter 89, HF1442 makes clarifying amendments to improve the court martial process to remove loopholes that could allow convictions to be thrown out. It also allows military attorneys who are from outside of the state to perform some limited legal services in Minnesota even if they are not a member of the Minnesota Bar.
Chapter 90, HF3001 allows armed forces discharge certificates to be recorded with the county recorder without a fee, regardless of the branch of service.
Chapter 91, HF3775 modifies the franchise registration report deadline and requires that a registrant must file a report before the 12-month registration period ends, rather than within 120 days after the registrant's fiscal year end.
Chapter 92, SF4476 provides three minor adjustments to the boundaries of legislative and congressional districts.
Chapter 93, HF3255 is the Commerce policy and finance omnibus bill. It includes funding for additional peace officers in the Commerce Fraud Bureau and funding to combat automobile theft through the auto theft prevention library.
Chapter 96, HF3400 establishes a process to terminate wrongfully filed financing statements.
Chapter 97, HF1829 prohibits life insurance, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance carriers from discriminating against insureds based solely on their status as organ or bone marrow donors.
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