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HF438 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District authorization to have a three-member board of managers provision

Related bill: SF773

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allow the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District board to reduce its number of managers from five to three, thereby streamlining its operations.

Main Provisions

  • Board Reduction: The bill permits the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District to decrease its board of managers from five members to three.
  • Filling Vacancies: Vacancies on the board will not be filled until the number of board members is reduced to three. Once the board has three members, any new vacancies will be filled to maintain this three-member board.
  • Staggered Terms: Once reduced to three members, each board member will be assigned staggered terms to ensure that no two members have their terms ending in the same year. This is to ensure continuity and consistent governance.

Significant Changes

  • This bill authorizes a change from the previous requirement under Minnesota Statutes section 442A.14, which mandated a five-member board, to allow for a more compact and potentially more efficient three-member board.
  • The adjustment in board members' terms ensures continued function without simultaneous term expirations, securing smoother transitions and management within the board.

Relevant Terms

  • Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District
  • Board of managers
  • Local government board reduction
  • Staggered terms

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows reduction of managers from five members to three with governing body approval."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None explicitly mentioned, but overrides the default number of managers."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the board of managers composition for the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District by referencing section 442A.14.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the process for filling vacancies and terms alignment according to Minnesota Statutes section 442A.14."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "442A.14"
  }
]

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