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HF3022 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Miscellaneous technical corrections made to laws and statutes; erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references corrected; redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed; and style and form changes made.

Related bill: SF3289

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to make various technical corrections to existing Minnesota laws and statutes. It aims to correct any errors, remove outdated or conflicting provisions, and implement changes in style and form to ensure clarity and coherence.

Main Provisions

  • Corrections to Existing Statutes: The bill amends numerous sections across various Minnesota statutes to fix erroneous, obsolete, or omitted text and references. This includes sections related to state administration, natural resources, education, taxation, and more.
  • Removal of Redundant Provisions: It identifies and removes redundant, conflicting, and superseded statutory provisions to streamline the legal framework.
  • Rulemaking and Administration: The bill proposes changes to rulemaking processes, specifying which rules are exempt from the regular rulemaking procedures under Minnesota’s chapter 14. This includes several environmental and natural resources management activities.
  • Repeal of Certain Statutes: The bill repeals specific statutory sections that are no longer applicable or necessary, further simplifying the legislative framework.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Administrative Processes: Alters administrative procedures and criteria for grants, board actions, and public engagement without requiring adherence to the Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act.
  • Environmental Management: Updates regulations on environmental management, including the designation of natural areas and management plans for natural resources.
  • Public Lands and Natural Resources: Modifications to the laws regarding the management and use of public lands, forest resources, and water conservation, exempting certain provisions from traditional rulemaking requirements.
  • Financial and Budgetary Provisions: Adjustments to financial management, including fund transfers and appropriations related to various state programs and initiatives.
  • Education Statutes: Changes in the educational statutes encompass reporting requirements, grant criteria, and credit equivalencies for courses and programs.

Relevant Terms

  • Technical Corrections
  • Rulemaking Exemptions
  • Natural Resources
  • Environmental Management
  • Public Lands
  • Financial Appropriations
  • Educational Statutes
  • Redundant Provisions Repeal
  • Administrative Procedures

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 27, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law
April 27, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
April 09, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
April 27, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 27, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 09, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
April 27, 2025SenateFloorActionLaid on table
April 29, 2025SenateFloorActionTaken from table
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 29, 2025SenateFloorActionTaken from table
HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 29, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toRules and Administration
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Subst. for SF on General Orders
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Subst. for SF on General Orders
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Addresses licensing provisions related to funding for lifetime hunting and fishing licenses under section 97A.473, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97A.473",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This legislation involves assessments related to fishing contest permits and exemptions under section 97A.053.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97A.053",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1, subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Regulates requirements for permitted fishing contests, including licensing rules and structures under section 97C.081, subdivision 3.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97C.081",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  }
]

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