Initially, the commission's duties included coordination of the restoration, protection, risk management, and preservation of the Capitol building, consulting with and advising the commissioner of administration, the board, and the Minnesota Historical Society, assisting in the plan to restore the Capitol and coordinating the plan to reopen the Capitol building after restoration. The function of the commission was modified in 2016 and 2018 as the Capitol restoration project was completed. The commission is now responsible for developing a comprehensive, multiyear maintenance and preservation plan for the Capitol building, and shall ensure a welcoming and accessible Minnesota State Capitol for all Minnesotans and visitors.