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HF2098 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Public data classification modified, authorized reimbursement amounts modified, audit amount threshold modified, qualified newspaper publishing notice requirements modified, special district and commission organization provisions modified, and rental licensing provisions modified.

Related bill: SF3148

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes modifications to procedures, review periods, and reporting requirements for certain Metropolitan Council programs in Minnesota. Specifically, it:

  1. Alters Review Procedures and Legislative Reporting: Adjusts the review process for metropolitan land use rules, requiring a biennial (every two years) review and legislative report in years ending in 5. Additionally, major amendments to metropolitan significance standards must be reported to the legislature 90 days in advance.

  2. Modifies Affordable Housing Goals Process: Adjusts the procedures for municipalities in setting and reporting affordable and lifecycle housing goals, ensuring alignment with the Metropolitan Council's policies.

  3. Changes Distribution of Housing Funds: Ensures that affordable housing funds are distributed to municipalities that have not met their goals but are actively working towards them. These funds must be matched dollar-for-dollar, and distribution prioritizes projects linking employment opportunities to housing.

  4. Revises Allocation Formula for Regional Parks and Open Spaces: Updates the timeline for submitting anticipated operation and maintenance expenditures for regional parks. It also modifies how funds are distributed based on park usage, expenditures, and acreage.

  5. Adjusts Procedures for Agricultural Land Expiration: Revises the process by which land-use authorities can initiate the expiration of long-term agricultural zoning, including requirements for rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments.

Overall, the bill seeks to enhance oversight, improve funding distribution, and streamline reporting requirements related to metropolitan governance.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
May 04, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
May 04, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 06, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
April 06, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
May 04, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionAmended
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionAmended
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading as amended
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading as amended
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed as amended
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed as amended

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specifies additional data categories as public data."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the classification of certain public data concerning government employees under section 13.43.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies data handling for disciplinary actions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.43",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill references rules about employment agreements involving significant public funds under section 123B.143.",
      "modified": [
        "Requires specific reasons for agreements involving over $10,000."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123B.143",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
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      ],
      "summary": "This legislation involves modifications for members' appointment to the Metropolitan Council under section 473.123.",
      "modified": [
        "Details changes in appointment requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.123",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies requirements for appraisals in eminent domain proceedings under section 117.036.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases reimbursement limits for appraisals in eminent domain cases."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "117.036",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
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      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies the use requirements of public roads by specific utility entities under section 222.37.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates entities eligible to use public roads for utility lines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "222.37",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for posting on political subdivision's website in absence of a newspaper."
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This section modifies the rules regarding the discontinuance of newspapers in relation to public notices using section 331A.10.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies procedures when a newspaper discontinues."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "331A.10",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
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    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [
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      "summary": "This section updates audit requirements for towns combining clerk and treasurer roles under section 367.36.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts revenue threshold for requiring audits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "367.36",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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]

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