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SF3516 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Scope modification of certain local plant pest control resolutions and ordinances

Related bill: HF1636

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify how local governments in Minnesota can establish and enforce regulations concerning the control and prevention of plant pests and diseases. The bill aims to update existing laws to ensure fair practices and improve communication with property owners.

Main Provisions

  • Authorization to Regulate: City councils, county boards, and town boards can create regulations to control plant pests and diseases. These regulations may allow officers to inspect places and manage infected plants.

  • Inspection Requirements: If a regulation permits inspections of private places, officers must first attempt to contact the property owner or a responsible party in person and show official identification.

  • Equitable Practices: Regulations must include measures to avoid racial inequity. They must share a plant pest or disease control plan annually with residents highlighting actions to address any racial disparities.

  • Notification and Communication: Local governments must provide information—including notifications, deadlines, and financial assistance opportunities—in languages spoken by a considerable number of residents.

  • Owner Responsibility and Assistance: Property owners will be given at least 180 days to manage plant pests or diseased plants before authorities can intervene at the owners' expense. If work is carried out by the local government, upon request, property owners will receive an itemized bill and details of any bidding processes involved.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill requires prior approval from property owners or managers before inspections occur.
  • It mandates a more inclusive and transparent approach by requiring plans to address and avoid inequitable racial impacts.
  • Local governments must communicate in multiple languages to accommodate the diverse linguistic needs of residents.
  • It extends the time property owners have to comply with orders from 180 days after initial notification.

Relevant Terms

  • Plant pests
  • Diseased or invasive plants
  • Inspections
  • Racial inequity
  • Public and private property
  • Special assessments
  • Notification deadlines
  • Financial assistance

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Citations

 
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        "New requirements for racial impact considerations and multilingual notifications."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies the scope of local plant pest control resolutions and ordinances under section 18G.13.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies procedures for property inspection and lien assessments."
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    "citation": "18G.13",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 7"
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill references the method of special assessments as provided by section 429.101.",
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        "Specifies assessment procedures for pest control expenses."
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  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors