SF3109 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain legal fees and expenses appropriation

Related bill: HF2792

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill is designed to allocate funds from Minnesota's general fund to cover specific legal fees and expenses related to a court case.

Main Provisions

  • The bill proposes an appropriation of $900,000 for the fiscal year 2025.
  • These funds are designated for the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
  • The funds are to be used to pay all legal fees and expenses awarded to the plaintiff in the case "Minnesota Chamber of Commerce v. Choi" if there is a court order granting the plaintiff's motion for such fees and expenses.
  • This funding is a one-time appropriation and will be available until June 30, 2026.

Significant Changes

  • This appropriation represents a specific allocation of state resources for legal costs in a particular case, which involves the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board providing financial coverage for the defendants.

Relevant Terms

legal fees, general fund, Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, court order, appropriation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government