SF4815
Certain surplus land conveyance authorization provision
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF4644
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- To authorize the Minnesota Historical Society to convey surplus state land in Washington County to the City of Marine on Saint Croix for no consideration (i.e., without payment).
- The conveyance requires approval by the Minnesota Historical Society’s Executive Council.
- The section states that this conveyance takes precedence over or overrides certain statutes (Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes sections 16B.281 to 16B.298 or any other law to the contrary).
Main Provisions
- Section 1 establishes that the director of the Minnesota Historical Society may convey the specified surplus land to the City of Marine on Saint Croix for no payment, if the Executive Council approves.
- The land to be conveyed is described as part of Block 47 of MARINE in Marine, Washington County, with a detailed metes-and-bounds boundary description. The exact description begins at the southwest corner of Block 47 and follows a sequence of directional distances to define the parcel.
- The Minnesota Historical Society may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill includes a Notwithstanding clause that allows this specific conveyance to proceed despite Minnesota Statutes sections 16B.281 to 16B.298 or any other law to the contrary.
- It creates a special exception to state land conveyance rules for this parcel, enabling a transfer to a municipality for no consideration.
Land/Parcel Description (Summary)
- The parcel is located in Washington County, described as that part of Block 47 of MARINE. The description is a precise boundary outlined by starting at the southwest corner of Block 47 and proceeding through a series of measured lines to define the tract and return to the starting point.
What This Could Enable
- A transfer of state-owned land to the City of Marine on Saint Croix without any payment.
- Potential for municipal use or development aligned with the city’s plans, subject to Executive Council approval and any future adjustments to the legal description.
Relevant Terms - surplus land - conveyance - Minnesota Historical Society - Executive Council - City of Marine on Saint Croix - Washington County - Block 47 of MARINE - Notwithstanding - Minnesota Statutes sections 16B.281 to 16B.298 - legal description - metes and bounds - point of beginning - boundary description - no consideration
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 25, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee