HF1587 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Cass County; funding provided to condemn certain land, land transfer for no consideration authorized, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2584
AI Generated Summary
This bill authorizes the appropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 2026 for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to initiate condemnation proceedings for certain land in Cass County. The funds may be used for project costs such as valuation expenses, legal fees, closing costs, and staffing. Once condemned, the commissioner of natural resources is permitted to transfer the land, which borders public waters, to a federally recognized Indian Tribe at no cost. The bill also allows for adjustments to the legal description for accuracy and states that the Department of Natural Resources has determined the land is not needed for natural resource purposes and would be better managed under Tribal ownership.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author stricken |