Current Rulemaking Activity

R4750- Construction. Chapter 6700

Summary. The purpose of this rules revision is to simplify language, reorganize rules to make it easier to find information, remove unnecessary requirements, provide for better administration of the rules, clarify unclear passages and to update the rules in the entire chapter. The POST Board anticipates giving special attention to rules relating to the following topic areas:

·         professional peace officer education;

·         licensing examinations;

·         school certification requirements;

·         reciprocity; pre-service structure, curriculum, and training;

·         and any other areas in chapter 6700 in need of revision.

The POST Board has the statutory authority make rules modifications under Minnesota Statues, sections 626.84 to 626.863.

Request for comments. The POST Board is seeking comments and suggestions for any changes in the rules administered by the Board under Minnesota Rules, chapter 6700. The official request for comments was posted in the December 4, 2023, edition of the State Register[1] which can be accessed online. A draft of the possible rule amendments will be posted once available.

·         Comments are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024.

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Advisory Rules committee. The POST Board plans to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review of current rules and in development of new or amended rules. The advisory committee will include representatives from the community, law enforcement, post-secondary institutions, and other parties affected by or interested in rules administered by the POST Board.

·         Advisory Rules Committee applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Advisory Rules Committee applications and written comments may be submitted to the Rules and Legislative Coordinator, Alicia Popowski, via email alicia.popowski@state.mn.us. Documents may also be submitted by mail to:

                MN POST BOARD

                ATTN: Alicia Popowski

                1600 University Ave, Suite 200

                St. Paul, MN 55104

  Advisory Rules Committee Charter (PDF)

  Advisory Rules Committee Application (PDF)

 

 Adopted Permanent Rules Relating to Peace Officer Standards of Conduct

The rules proposed and published in State Register, Volume 48, Number 38, pages 875-877, March 18, 2024 (48 SR 875), are adopted as proposed. The official adoption notice, published on December 9, 2024, and the rule draft can be accessed on the State Register’s website via the following link: https://mn.gov/admin/bookstore/register.jsp

Summary         

The adopted permanent rule re-implements a clause that was inadvertently omitted from rule during the R4641 rulemaking process. The adopted rule makes “failure to comply with any order issued by the Board” a standards of conduct violation under Minnesota Rule 6700.1600, item F. Prior to 2023, this provision was in rule for nearly 26 years.

For additional information, please refer to the content under the “R4850 HEARING DETAILS” drop down below.

HEARING DETAILS – R4850

On March 18, 2024, the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board) published a Dual Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules for rule project R4850 in the State Register (volume 48, number 38, pages 875-877). The Notice stated that the Board would hold a hearing on the proposed rule if 25 or more people submitted a written hearing request to the agency contact person by April 19, 2024. The Board has received a sufficient number of  requests for a hearing, therefore, the hearing scheduled for May 22, 2024, at 9:30 am, will be held virtually via WebEx as scheduled.

Hearing Details. The hearing will be held on May 22, 2024, beginning at 9:30 am via WebEx and will continue until completed. The hearing will be virtual. Participants may attend the hearing via an internet connection with a computer, smart phone, or other internet capable device. Participants may also join the hearing via telephone by following the instructions listed below. The Board asks that hearing participants register for the hearing before May 22, 2024. During registration, participants will be asked whether they would like to testify. This information will allow for better communication between the Administrative Law Judge and Board staff. The Board wants to ensure that those who wish to testify are able to, and pre-registration will help Board staff make sure operations run smoothly.

POST Board Rules Hearing R4850

Hosted by Alicia Popowski

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 9:30 AM - Central Time (US & Canada)

Registration Link: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/r838b2c1f65077cb783c8e201868aff6c

Meeting Internet Link:

https://minnesota.webex.com/minnesota/j.php?MTID=m2d2a710ea660c1a4575a1c200395f7b2

Meeting number: 2495 103 7878

Password: w77aP9fpu5w

Join by video system

Dial 24951037878@minnesota.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone

+1-415-655-0003 United States Toll

1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free

Access code: 249 510 37878

Administrative Law Judge and Hearing Procedure Questions. Administrative Law Judge Kristien R. E. Butler will conduct the hearing. The judge can be reached at the Office of Administrative Hearings, 600 North Robert Street, P.O. Box 64620, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55164-0620, by telephone by calling Legal Assistant Michelle Severson at (651) 361-7874, or by email to michelle.severson@state.mn.us. You should direct questions concerning hearing procedures to the administrative law judge.

General Questions. Any other questions regarding hearing links, the rules, or the rulemaking process can be directed to the agency contact, Alicia Popowski, via mail at 1600 University Ave, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55104, phone (651) 201-7782, or email alicia.popowski@state.mn.us.

Exhibits. Exhibits for the hearing will be posted here prior to the hearing. The exhibits will include the documents required by Minnesota Statute 1400.2220; items A through K as applicable. 

Exhibit A: Request for Comments as Posted in the State Register;

Exhibit B: Not Included or Applicable- a Petition for Rulemaking;

Exhibit C: Revisor Rule Certificate and Rule Draft;

Exhibit D: The Statement of Need and Reasonableness (SONAR);

Exhibit E: Certificate and Transmittal Letter Showing the SONAR was Sent to the Legislative Reference Library;

Exhibit F: Dual Notice as Posted in the State Register;

Exhibit G1: Certificate of Emailing Notice of the Dual Notice;

Exhibit G2: Certificate of Mailing Notice of the Dual Notice;

Exhibit G3: Certificate of Accuracy of the Rulemaking Notification List;

Exhibit H1: Certificate of Emailing the Request for Comments (Additional Notice Plan);

Exhibit H2: Certificate of Mailing the Request for Comments (Additional Notice Plan);

Exhibit I1: Written Comments Received During the 30-day Comment Period;

Exhibit I2: Agency Response to Comments Received During the 30-day Comment Period;

Exhibit J: Not Included or Applicable- Authorization to Omit the Text of the Proposed Rule From the Notice Published in the State Register;

Exhibit K1: Certificate and Letter of Sending the SONAR to Legislators and the Legislative Coordinating Commission;

Exhibit K2: Order on Review of Additional Notice Plan;

Exhibit K3: Letter to Minnesota Management and Budget;

Exhibit K4: Response from Minnesota Management and Budget; and

Exhibit K5: Certificate of Sending a Hearing Notice to Those Who Requested a Hearing with the Mailing List and Corresponding Letter.

Rules Hearing Recording R4850 on May 22, 2024

eComments Post Hearing Responses

eComments Post Hearing Rebuttal Responses

Administrative Law Judge Report