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influence passage of any bill, amendment, resolution, confirmation or report by the legislature. • Working with a constitutional officer on prospective legislation or request for support or opposition
2015_04_14_regular_session
. Resolution recognizing the service of retired members Chair Beck read proposed resolutions to recognize former Board members Neil Peterson and Deanna Wiener for their service. Page - 2 his service from 2012 to 2015 as a member of the Board and offers this resolution in appreciation for his investment of time and energy in support of the mission and objectives of the Minnesota Wiener for her service from 2011 to 2015 as a member of the Board and offers this resolution in appreciation for her investment of time and energy in support of the mission and objectives of the
2014_04_01_regular_session
replace former member Jon Scanlon. Member Stafsholt’s term will end in January of 2018 Resolution recognizing service of Jon Scanlon Chair Wiener proposed the following resolution to recognize John of the Board and offers this resolution in appreciation for his investment of time and energy in support of the mission and objectives of the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
2016_10_05_regular_session
payments for the special election in house district 32B. Vote on motion: Unanimously passed. Member Flynn’s motion: To adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board adopts the general election ballot will not file another affidavit of candidacy. To remedy these issues, Board staff recommends that the Board issue a resolution adopting the following filing dates for all resolution authorizing a request for comments is attached to this memo. A sample request for comments that does not specify the topics that will be included in the rulemaking is also attached. Possible
2016_11_10_regular_session
consider rules adopted in other states regarding independent expenditures. After discussion, the following motion was made: Member Leppik’s motion: To adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED noncontroversial changes occur and focus efforts on reaching a consensus on the controversial subjects. If the Board decides to proceed with rulemaking at this time, it should adopt the resolution attached to this memo. The resolution authorizes the executive director to give notice of a Request for Comments. The Request will state that two rulemakings are being considered: one for noncontroversial
February 4, 2026 meeting materials
ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING – EXEMPT RULES REGARDING TRANSITION EXPENSES Mr. Olson presented members with a memorandum and draft resolution that are attached to and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Olson provided the Board with a brief explanation and stated that on the third line of the resolution text, “November 24” needs to be changed to “November 25” to match the date of the file provided by the Revisor’s Office. The following motion was made: Member Banaian’s motion: To approve the resolution as drafted except for the change noted above. Page 4 Draft Minutes December 3, 2025
Definition_of_lobbying_by_state
ordinance or resolution by a public officer, or any committee of such public officers, or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution; (E) Any natural person who makes a lobbying expenditure of more than $1,000.00 in a calendar year, not including the person's own travel, food, lodging expenses, or informational material, to promote or oppose the passage of any ordinance or resolution by a public officer, or any committee of such public officers, or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution; (F) Any natural person who as an employee of local government engages in any activity
https://cfb.mn.gov/pdf/legal/lobbying_study/Definition_of_lobbying_by_state.pdf
Modified: 2024-10-24 Score: 0Regular Session Minutes
legislative districts. Staff began working with David Zoll, counsel for the DFL party, in May trying to find a resolution to this problem, without success. The issue has now come to a head because the report filed in 2022 by local party units is the pre-primary report, which is due on July 25, so a prompt resolution of the problem is required. Mr. Zoll’s email identifies the eleven party units . The negative is that 3 this approach is kicking the problem down the road, and the issue will still need to be resolved next year. Deferring resolution to next year would also allow
2016_05_27_regular_session
made: Member Rosen’s motion: To adopt the following resolution: Resolved, that the Executive Director shall refer the debt owed by Mr. Evan Rapp pursuant to the Board’s order of January 15 debt. Since staff is attempting to put the Board more directly in control of its collections efforts, a resolution would be in order. Should the Board agree with staff's recommendation, the following resolution would be in order: Resolved, That the Executive Director shall refer the debt owed by Mr. Evan Rapp pursuant to the Board's order of January 15, 2016, to the Minnesota Collections Enterprise
March 12, 2026 meeting materials
. Sigurdson responded he believed there was sufficient capacity. Chair Asp asked if the final sentence of the proposed resolution is allowable and Mr. Sigurdson stated it was reflective of previous audit outcomes when contributions did not meet minimum requirements. Mr. Sigurdson agreed to remove the final sentence of the proposed resolution to alleviate any Page 3 Draft Minutes February 4 , 2026 discomfort about the appropriateness of a resolution as the vehicle to withhold a public subsidy payment. Member Flynn reminded the Board of their history of helping candidates meet
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