Minnesota HF3258 repeals laws prohibiting state contracts with vendors who discriminate against Israel.

Minnesota HF3258 repeals statutes that restricted state contracts with vendors who discriminate against Israel. The bill eliminates restrictions on the legislature and executive branch from entering into contracts with such vendors. It allows exemptions for contracts under $50,000 and permits waivers by the commissioner or legislature if compliance is deemed impracticable or not in the state's best interest. The bill also clarifies that it does not prohibit vendors from engaging in free speech protected by the First Amendment.

Minnesota HF3258 repeals laws prohibiting state contracts with vendors who discriminate against Israel.

Minnesota HF3258 repeals statutes that restricted state contracts with vendors who discriminate against Israel. The bill eliminates restrictions on the legislature and executive branch from entering into contracts with such vendors. It allows exemptions for contracts under $50,000 and permits waivers by the commissioner or legislature if compliance is deemed impracticable or not in the state's best interest. The bill also clarifies that it does not prohibit vendors from engaging in free speech protected by the First Amendment.