HF4553

Purpose

The bill provides funding from Minnesota’s general fund to the Clemency Review Commission in order to increase its capacity to process clemency petitions.

Main Provisions

• Section 1: Appropriates $375,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Clemency Review Commission to increase the commission’s capacity to process clemency petitions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill does not establish new statutes or policy changes beyond adding funding to the Clemency Review Commission. The primary effect is to expand the commission’s ability to handle clemency petitions through the provided appropriation.

Fiscal Impact (Summary)

• Revenue source: general fund
• Amount: $375,000
• Fiscal year: 2027
• Purpose: to increase the Clemency Review Commission’s capacity to process clemency petitions

Rationale (inferred)

• By increasing capacity, the bill aims to improve the efficiency or timeliness of reviewing clemency petitions, contributing to public safety through a more effective clemency process.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - Clemency Review Commission - fiscal year 2027 - process - clemency petitions - capacity - public safety