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MN HF1079

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jon Applebaum

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Establishes a farmer ombudsman office within the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to provide one-stop access for regulatory assistance to farmers and agricultural persons
  • Office provides information and assistance to obtain or renew licenses, meet state regulatory requirements, and resolve disputes with state agencies
  • Appropriates $100,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $100,000 in fiscal year 2017 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 17.03, by adding subdivision 14 for regulatory assistance

Legislative Description

Farmer ombudsman office established to provide one-stop regulatory assistance, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Agriculture Finance

3/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Agriculture Finance3/19/2015
Agriculture Policy2/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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