SF3148

SF3148 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Procedure and review period modification for certain metropolitan programs

Related bill: HF2098

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to update procedures and reporting requirements related to the Metropolitan Council's programs, specifically focusing on metropolitan program reviews, affordable housing goals, and fund distribution for housing projects. It also addresses the allocation of operation and maintenance funds for regional parks and open spaces, and the process for land expiring from agricultural use.

Main Provisions

Review and Reporting Changes: It modifies the timing for the review of certain metropolitan programs from biennial to decennial. It also stipulates that major changes to rules regarding metropolitan significance require a 90-day period after reporting to the legislature in January.
Affordable Housing Goals: The bill requires the Metropolitan Council to negotiate affordable housing goals with municipalities annually and calls for municipalities to report their actions to meet these goals. It also specifies the distribution of funds to municipalities that do not meet their housing goals but are actively working towards them.
Funding Allocation for Parks: Changes the date by which implementing agencies must submit their annual expenditure statements from July 1 to May 15. It details how operation and maintenance funds are to be distributed based on use, previous expenditures, and acreage.
Expiration of Agricultural Lands: Sets the process for altering the status of land from long-term agricultural use. It includes amending the comprehensive plans and zoning to allow higher residential density and outlines the notification process to landowners about the change.

Significant Changes

Adjusts the frequency and timing for reviews and legislative reporting on metropolitan rule changes.
Alters the timing for reporting by implementing agencies related to parks and open spaces.
Updates the process and criteria for distributing funds for housing and parks maintenance.

Relevant Terms

Metropolitan Council, affordable housing, lifecycle housing, funding distribution, operation and maintenance, regional parks, agricultural land, zoning changes, legislative report, comprehensive plan.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 31, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 31, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation
	Senate	Note	Action	HF substituted in committee

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "No major alteration or amendments to standards can take effect until after 90 days from the report proposal."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies review and reporting periods for Metropolitan Council under section 473.173.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes the review period to biennial instead of decennial and reporting requirements to the legislature."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.173",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Municipalities must identify actions to meet housing goals annually."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill updates the affordable lifecycle goals process in section 473.254.",
      "modified": [
        "Timing of reviewing and setting housing goals changed to annually."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.254",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Funds can now be directed to development authorities for projects in eligible municipalities."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill revises the distribution of housing funds under section 473.254.",
      "modified": [
        "Distribution criteria prioritize projects linking employment with housing."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.254",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill updates allocation formula procedures for parks funding under section 473.351.",
      "modified": [
        "Submission and distribution dates for funding and financial statements are modified."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.351",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the procedures for expiration by authority under section 473H.08.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the steps and requirements for the authority to initiate expiration of land for zoning changes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473H.08",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  }
]