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MN HF2365

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Backer

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Modifies Minnesota Statutes section 103E.715, subdivision 4, regarding drainage authority procedures for ordering drainage system repairs
  • Changes language from "no longer serves" to "can serve" its original purpose, allowing repairs when a system can still function rather than only when it has completely failed
  • Requires drainage authorities to base benefit comparisons on updated land values using the county assessor's most recent estimated market value instead of original drainage system proceeding determinations
  • Maintains existing 26 percent property owner petition threshold as an alternative pathway for ordering repairs when the drainage authority determines the system needs repair and costs do not exceed updated benefits
  • Directs auditors and county board chairs to prepare and award repair contracts consistent with original drainage system construction procedures

Legislative Description

Drainage system repair procedures modified.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

3/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Policy Finance3/29/2016
Agriculture Policy5/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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