Bill > HF2611

This bill appropriates money from the general fund to the commissioner of administration for a grant to Minnesota E-Democracy, a non-profit organization, to fund an "Open Minnesota" initiative. This initiative aims to educate the public and government entities about "open government" practices, which generally involve making government operations and information more transparent and accessible. It also encourages the use of "civic technology," which refers to technology used to improve citizen engagement and participation in government, and promotes the widespread use of public data sets by both government and private entities. The commissioner of administration is allowed to keep up to three percent of the grant money to cover administrative expenses, including seeking input from government agencies on the grant's goals and conditions.