SF2141 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Use of appropriation from the clean water fund, the parks and trails fund, and the arts and cultural heritage fund prohibition from being used to acquire property through eminent domain

AI Generated Summary

This bill prohibits the use of funds from Minnesota's Clean Water Fund, Parks and Trails Fund, and Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to acquire property through eminent domain, unless the property owner specifically requests it. The bill adds new subdivisions to Minnesota Statutes 85.53, 114D.50, and 129D.17 to enforce this restriction.

Key Provisions:

  • Parks and Trails Fund: Cannot be used to acquire land through eminent domain unless the owner requests it.
  • Clean Water Fund: Cannot be used for eminent domain acquisitions unless requested by the owner.
  • Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund: Similarly, cannot be used for eminent domain acquisitions unless requested by the owner.

The goal of this legislation is to ensure that these specific legacy funds are not utilized to seize private property through eminent domain without the owner's consent.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy