SF3999
Repeal requirement for commissioner approval of certain land acquisitions
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3428
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- To repeal the requirement for the commissioner’s approval of certain land acquisitions by repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 116P.17.
Main Provisions
- Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 116P.17.
- Removes the mandatory approval by the commissioner for certain land acquisitions.
- The text does not introduce any new procedures or replacement approval processes.
Significance and Effects
- Eliminates a formal approval step in the process for specific land acquisitions under natural resources law.
- Removes a state-level check on these land purchases; no alternative pathway or oversight is specified in the bill text.
Practical Implications
- Could speed up or simplify land acquisitions that previously required commissioner approval.
- May reduce procedural hurdles and public decision-making steps related to certain land deals (though the bill text does not outline any new safeguards or replacement processes).
Relevant Terms
- repeal
- commissioner approval
- land acquisitions
- Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 116P.17
- 116P.17
- natural resources
Past committee meetings
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 02, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 02, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee