Purpose

• The bill aims to provide funding from Minnesota’s general fund to the Office of the Attorney General to hire six additional attorneys in fiscal year 2027.

Main Provisions

• Section 1 (Appropriation): Appropriates $1,602,000 (as shown in the bill text) in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Office of the Attorney General to hire six additional attorneys.
• Purpose of the funding: To increase staffing within the Office of the Attorney General.

Financial/Cost Implications

• Source of funds: General fund.
• Time frame: The appropriation applies to fiscal year 2027 (a one-year funding allocation as described in the text).
• Scope: Specifically earmarked for adding six attorneys; no other new programs or changes to personnel authorities are described in the excerpt.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates a new targeted appropriation to hire six additional attorneys within the Office of the Attorney General for FY 2027; does not specify ongoing funding beyond that year or any broader statutory changes.

Rationale (inferred)

• By adding six attorneys, the bill seeks to expand the Attorney General’s capacity to handle legal work, potentially reducing backlogs and improving state legal services.

Relevant Terms - general fund - Office of the Attorney General - appropriation - fiscal year 2027 - six additional attorneys - Minnesota - state government