Text of MN HF 1618 (2007)

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Version List SF1369 Authors and Status Rtf Bill Text Versions Engrossments Introduction Posted on 02/27/2007 Jump to page/line # Line numbers 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 A bill for an act relating to state employees; requiring that health insurance benefits be made available to domestic partners of state employees if they are also made available to spouses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 43A.02, by adding a subdivision; 43A.24, subdivision 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 43A.02, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin Subd. 18a. new text end new text begin Domestic partner. new text end new text begin "Domestic partner" means a person who has entered into a committed interdependent relationship with another adult of the same sex, where the partners: new text end new text begin (1) are responsible for each other's basic common welfare; new text end new text begin (2) share a common residence and intend to do so indefinitely; new text end new text begin (3) are not related by blood or adoption to an extent that would prohibit marriage in this state; and new text end new text begin (4) are legally competent and qualified to enter into a contract. new text end new text begin For purposes of this subdivision, domestic partners may share a common residence, even if: new text end new text begin (1) they do not each have a legal right to possess the residence; or new text end new text begin (2) one or both domestic partners possess additional real property. new text end new text begin If one domestic partner temporarily leaves the common residence with the intention to return, the domestic partners continue to share a common residence for the purposes of this subdivision. new text end Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 43A.24, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. General. Employees, including persons on layoff from a civil service position, and employees who are employed less than full time, shall be eligible for state paid life insurance and hospital, medical and dental benefits as provided in collective bargaining agreements or plans established pursuant to section 43A.18. new text begin If a collective bargaining agreement or plan provides state paid health insurance for spouses of employees, the insurance must be made available to domestic partners of state employees on the same terms and conditions. new text end About the Legislature Historical Information Employment/Internships Visiting the Capitol Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions Contact Your Legislator Who Represents Me? 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