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SF2381 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Private sale of tax-forfeited land bordering public waters in Itasca County authorization

Related bill: HF2030

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to allow Itasca County in Minnesota to sell a portion of its tax-forfeited lands that are adjacent to public waters through private sales. This is aimed at returning these lands to private ownership to better serve the county's land management interests.

Main Provisions

  • Private Sale Authorization: The bill permits the private sale of up to 10% of tax-forfeited lands bordering public waters within Itasca County.
  • Legal Overrides: This authorization is granted notwithstanding existing Minnesota statutes that typically regulate the sale of such lands, including public sale provisions.
  • Attorney General Approval: The form of the land conveyance must be approved by the attorney general to ensure proper legal procedures are followed.
  • Expiration Date: The authorization for these private sales is temporary, with an expiration set for June 30, 2027.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill overrides specific provisions of Minnesota statutes that would typically govern the sale of tax-forfeited lands, specifically allowing private sales, which are generally not the norm.
  • This allows a more flexible approach to managing certain lands by providing the county with additional options for land disposition.

Relevant Terms

tax-forfeited lands, Itasca County, private sale, public water, land management, Minnesota statutes, attorney general, land conveyance.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows private sale of specific taxforfeited lands."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill allows for a private sale of tax-forfeited lands, overriding restrictions in section 92.45.",
      "modified": [
        "Overrides public sale restrictions in section 92.45 for specific cases."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "92.45"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill provides exceptions to the constraints in section 282.018 for the sale of certain lands.",
      "modified": [
        "Creates an exception to subdivision 1's restrictions on taxforfeited land sales."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "282.018"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies procedures under chapter 282 for the sale of tax-forfeited lands by private sale.",
      "modified": [
        "Permits private sale of taxforfeited land in specified conditions, deviating from standard procedures in chapter 282."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "282"
  }
]

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