Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of this bill is to allocate funding for legal fees and expenses incurred by the defendants in a specific court case. This allocation is intended to cover costs that may arise from the ruling in the case Minnesota Chamber of Commerce v. Choi.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $900,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2025.
• Recipient: This money is designated for the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
• Use of Funds: The funds are to be used to pay all legal fees and expenses awarded to the plaintiffs if the court grants the plaintiffs' motion for such fees and expenses.
• Availability: The financial provision is a one-time appropriation and will remain available until June 30, 2026.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill does not amend any existing laws but provides a specific financial allocation related to a court ruling.
• It introduces a one-time financial measure to address legal fee responsibilities related to a particular lawsuit involving the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

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Relevant Terms: appropriation, general fund, Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, legal fees, expenses, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce v. Choi, court ruling, fiscal year 2025.