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SF3502 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Farmer-lender mediation program reauthorization

Related bill: HF3259

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to extend the farmer-lender mediation program in Minnesota. This program provides a structured process for farmers to negotiate with lenders concerning agricultural debts.

Main Provisions

  • The bill amends the expiration date of specific sections within Minnesota Statutes related to the farmer-lender mediation program.
  • The new expiration date for these statutes is proposed to be June 30, 2032.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The current expiration date for the farmer-lender mediation program is June 30, 2027. This bill extends the program's existence for an additional five years, until 2032.

Relevant Terms

  • Farmer-lender mediation
  • Agricultural debts
  • Mediation program extension

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 09, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
May 09, 2025SenateActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill reauthorizes and modifies aspects of the farmer-lender mediation program under section 583.215.",
      "modified": [
        "Extends the expiration date of the farmer-lender mediation program from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2032."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "583.215",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References updating expiration date related to specific subsections under section 336.9601.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates expiration date of certain subsection references in conjunction with the amendment to section 583.215."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "336.9601",
    "subdivision": "subsections h and i"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References updating expiration date related to section 550.365.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates expiration date in line with the modifications to section 583.215."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "550.365",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References updating expiration date related to section 559.209.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates expiration date in line with changes to section 583.215."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "559.209",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References updating expiration date for section 582.039.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates expiration date in line with the amendments to section 583.215."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "582.039",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors