SF4295

Purpose

• This bill would provide money from Minnesota’s general fund to the Office of the Attorney General to hire six additional attorneys in fiscal year 2027.

Main Provisions

• Section 1 allocates 1,602,000 dollars from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Office of the Attorney General.
• The funds are specifically for hiring six additional attorneys (i.e., to increase the number of attorneys on staff).

What this changes in the law

• Creates a new, year-specific funding line item for the Office of the Attorney General.
• Increases staffing by six attorney positions, funded by this appropriation.
• The measure does not appear to change other rules or statutes beyond adding this funding and positions for FY 2027.

Practical impact

• The Attorney General’s Office would have more lawyers to handle legal work for the state government during fiscal year 2027.
• This could affect the capacity of the office to handle more cases, provide legal services, or pursue state legal activities.

Potential considerations

• One-year funding: The appropriation is tied to fiscal year 2027, so ongoing funding beyond 2027 would require separate authorization.
• Budget implications: Increases in personnel costs and related expenses for the AG’s office.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - Office of the Attorney General - fiscal year 2027 - six additional attorneys - hire - attorneys - state government