SF2213

SF2213 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Buffalo establishment of a public utilities commission with five members authorization

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This bill allows the city of Buffalo, Minnesota, to establish a public utilities commission with five members through a city ordinance. The ordinance must align with certain existing state statutes but can modify the membership structure specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 412.341, subdivision 1. The commission would consist of five members appointed by the city council, with a maximum of two members from the council itself.

Each commission member would serve a three-year term, except for the initial appointments, which would be staggered:
- Two members serve one-year terms,
- Two members serve two-year terms,
- One member serves a three-year term.

The goal of the bill is to provide Buffalo with more local control over its public utilities structure.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government

Citations

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      "modified": [
        "Clarifies adoption of provisions regarding member appointment."
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    },
    "citation": "412.331"
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    "analysis": {
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