HF4060
Office of Attorney General funding provided for additional attorneys, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF4295
AI Generated Summary
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
Past committee meetings
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 09, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy | |
| March 12, 2026 | House | Action | Author added |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee