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SF 856: Office of the Inspector General creation and appropriation

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Introduced
In committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Enacted

Last official action: May 15, 2026 ·Record last updated: Nov 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC

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SF 856 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Office of the Inspector General creation and appropriation. Primary sponsor: Heather Gustafson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Secretary of State Chapter 92 05/15/26.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 10 · Republican 3

Name	Role	Party	Chamber	District
Heather Gustafson	Primary sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	Senate	36
Patti Anderson	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	33A
Mary Clardy	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	53A
Rich Draheim	Co-sponsor	Republican	Senate	22
Steve Elkins	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	50B
David Gottfried	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	40B
Pete Johnson	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	8A
Ginny Klevorn	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	42B
Michael Kreun	Co-sponsor	Republican	Senate	32
Ron Latz	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	Senate	46
Matt Norris	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	32B
Aric Putnam	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	Senate	14
Bianca Virnig	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	52B

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

May 15, 2026Secretary of State Chapter 92 05/15/26
May 15, 2026Secretary of State, Filed 05/15/26
May 14, 2026Governor's action Approval 05/14/26
May 14, 2026Governor approval 05/14/2026
May 12, 2026Presentment date 05/12/26
May 12, 2026Presented to Governor 05/12/2026
May 11, 2026Third reading Passed as amended
May 11, 2026Senate concurred and repassed bill
May 11, 2026Returned from House with amendment
May 7, 2026Bill was passed as amended
May 7, 2026Third reading as amended
May 7, 2026Amended

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Key facts

Bill: SF 856
Chamber: Senate
Introduced: January 30, 2025
Stage: Enacted
Last action: May 15, 2026

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