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SF2243 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Local approval before Department of Transportation may acquire easements for certain road projects requirement provision

Related bill: HF1977

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 2243) proposes a new law in Minnesota requiring local approval before the state's Department of Transportation can acquire easements for certain road projects. Key provisions include:

  • Definitions: The bill defines key terms such as "easement" (acquiring or designating land for road construction, maintenance, or improvement), "local approval" (either a formal resolution by a local governing body or a majority vote in a general election), and "roadway project elements" (various infrastructure developments on the trunk highway system used exclusively for motor vehicles).

  • Approval Requirement: If a road construction project includes improvements that are not classified as "roadway project elements," local approval must be obtained before state funds can be used to acquire property through easements.

This bill gives local governments (cities, counties, and towns) more say over certain land acquisitions for road projects by requiring either a formal resolution or a public vote for approval.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toTransportation
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill requires local approval before using funds for acquiring easements under section 85.53.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "85.53",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill requires local approval before using funds for acquiring easements under section 114D.50.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "114D.50",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
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      "summary": "The bill requires local approval before using funds for acquiring easements under section 129D.17.",
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    },
    "citation": "129D.17",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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