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MN HF2965

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Lesch

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Prohibits government entities (state agencies or political subdivisions) from charging rent significantly lower than market rates for publicly owned stadiums or sports facilities serving professional sports teams.

  • Requires government entities to prepare and publicly publish a market comparison analysis to determine market rates, measuring proposed rents against those charged in other jurisdictions for similar publicly owned stadiums and sports facilities.

  • Applies to any new rent agreement or lease, or any renewed or renegotiated rent agreement or lease entered into on or after the day following final enactment.

  • Overrides any conflicting state law, ordinance, or charter provision.

Legislative Description

Publicly owned stadiums and sports facilities serving a professional sports franchise market rate rent required.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations and Elections

3/26/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Elections3/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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