HF1532 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Eminent domain; certain reimbursement amounts increased.
Related bill: SF2160
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 117.036, Subdivision 2, regarding eminent domain proceedings. Specifically, it increases the reimbursement amounts for property owners who obtain independent appraisals when their property is subject to eminent domain acquisition.
Key changes include: - Raising the reimbursement cap for single-family and two-family residential properties and minimum damage acquisitions from $1,500 to $3,000. - Increasing the reimbursement cap for other types of property from $5,000 to $10,000. - Requiring acquiring authorities to pay reimbursement within 30 days after receiving the necessary documentation. - Allowing direct payment of appraisal fees to the appraiser if agreed upon by both the acquiring authority and the property owner.
Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions that require acquiring authorities to obtain appraisals for property acquisitions over $25,000 and to provide those appraisals to property owners at least 60 days before filing a petition for condemnation.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
| February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
| March 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt | |
| March 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill modifies certain reimbursement amounts related to eminent domain proceedings under section 117.036, subdivision 2.",
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"Increases the reimbursement cap for appraisals from $1500 to $3000 for single family and two-family residential properties and from $5000 to $10000 for other property types."
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"summary": "This reference is to Minnesota statutes regarding data practices related to real property.",
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"summary": "This bill references the requirement for petition presentation under section 117.055 in eminent domain processes.",
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