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HF2578 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Provisions for annexing unincorporated property modified, and property owners eligible to petition for annexation clarified.

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Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify and clarify the rules regarding the annexation of unincorporated property in Minnesota, specifically outlining who can initiate such proceedings and under what conditions.

Main Provisions

  • The bill updates how the annexation process is initiated. It can be started by:

    1. A resolution from the municipality seeking annexation.
    2. A resolution from the township containing the property.
    3. A petition signed by 20% of property owners or 100 property owners in the area proposed for annexation, whichever number is less.
    4. A joint resolution from both the municipal council and the township board to annex the entire township to the municipality.

  • The bill requires the petition or resolution to clearly define the boundaries of the territory involved and provide the names of parties entitled to receive notice.

  • If property owners petition for annexation, it must be supported by a resolution from the annexing municipality.

Significant Changes

  • The bill specifically excludes operators or owners of facilities that mine aggregate material from being considered eligible property owners for the purpose of initiating annexation proceedings. This means they cannot start the process for their property to be annexed.

Relevant Terms

annexation, unincorporated property, municipality, township, property owners, aggregate material mining, eligibility for annexation, property boundaries, legislative process.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A restriction on property owners who operate facilities to mine aggregate material from initiating annexation proceedings."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the provisions for annexing unincorporated property under section 414.031.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the eligibility of property owners to petition for annexation."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "414.031"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the section for notifying parties entitled under section 414.09.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies notice requirements for annexation petitions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "414.09"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references section 298.75 to define aggregate material for exclusion from annexation petition eligibility.",
      "modified": [
        "Defines the term 'aggregate material' in the context of annexation exclusions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "298.75"
  }
]

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