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MN HF3950

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tom Anzelc

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Transfers primary approval authority for Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board expenditures and projects from the board to the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation
  • Requires the commissioner to seek recommendations from the board before making decisions on expenditures, projects, insurance purchases, and other significant actions
  • Changes board role from approval authority to advisory/recommendation body while maintaining board input on major decisions
  • Applies changes across multiple sections governing taconite tax funds, economic development, school accounts, and forest land management
  • Streamlines decision-making by consolidating authority in the commissioner while preserving board oversight through mandatory consultation requirements

Legislative Description

Iron Range and Resources Rehabilitation Board approval authority transferred to the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation commissioner, and commissioner required to seek a recommendation from the board.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations and Elections Policy

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Elections Policy4/21/2016

Full Bill Text

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