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MN SF2746
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Matt Schmit
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AI Summary
- Reduces the voter approval threshold for municipalities constructing a new telephone exchange from 65 percent to a simple majority vote.
- Applies the simple majority requirement specifically when a municipality proposes to construct a new exchange in an area where an exchange already exists.
- Maintains existing requirements that any telephone exchange construction, purchase, or acquisition by condemnation must first receive voter authorization at a general or special election.
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 237.19 relating to municipal telecommunications services.
- Takes effect the day following final enactment.
Legislative Description
Municipal telephone exchange creation approval process modification
Last Action
Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
3/17/2014
Committee Referrals
Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development3/17/2014
Full Bill Text
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