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MN SF1844
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Al DeKruif
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes section 85A.04, subdivision 1, to require the Minnesota Zoological Garden to remain open regardless of whether biennial appropriations have been enacted
- Directs receipt revenues from parking and admission at the zoo to be deposited in the state treasury and credited to a special revenue account for operations and maintenance
- Authorizes use of zoo appropriations for operations when biennial appropriation legislation has not been enacted
- Provides that if central administrative functions (accounting, procurement, payroll, human resources) lack appropriations by July 1 of odd-numbered years, necessary amounts are appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget
- Allows the commissioner of management and budget to transfer portions of appropriations to other state agencies as needed to support central functions for zoo operations
Legislative Description
Minnesota zoological garden continued operation upon biennial appropriation enactment failure
Last Action
Senate file first reading, referred to Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
3/13/2012
Committee Referrals
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance3/13/2012
Finance2/23/2012
Environment and Natural Resources2/15/2012
Full Bill Text
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