Mandates for counties are back in effect, under a new law signed Feb. 20 by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
Sponsored by Rep. Ann Lenczewski (DFL-Bloomington) and Sen. Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook), the new law repeals a provision that suspended all state maintenance of effort (MOE) and matching fund requirements for counties while levy limits are in effect. The law also replaces two employer credits intended to encourage employers to provide Section 125 plans with a health care credit for certain individuals participating in Section 125 plans.
The MOE section is effective retroactively from July 1, 2008. The insurance credit is effective Feb. 21, 2009.
HF95/SF49*/CH3
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