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MN HF3501

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dennis McNamara

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Creates quarterly distribution requirements from the minerals management account on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 when the account balance exceeds $3,000,000
  • Distributes amounts exceeding $3,000,000 to the permanent school fund, permanent university fund, and taxing districts in proportions based on previous biennium mineral lease revenue
  • Authorizes the commissioner of natural resources to spend account funds on mineral resource management and projects to enhance future mineral income, subject to legislative appropriation
  • Changes appeal procedures for commissioner orders from "appeal" to "seek judicial review" under Minnesota Statutes sections 14.63 to 14.69

Legislative Description

Minerals management account quarterly distributions made, and reclamation appeal provisions modified.

Last Action

Motion prevailed

4/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy3/23/2016

Full Bill Text

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