HF 698 Summary

• Prohibits spending parks and trails fund money to acquire property by eminent domain or to acquire property previously acquired by eminent domain.

• Requires funded projects and programs to meet constitutional requirements for parks and trails of regional or statewide significance and include measurable outcomes.

• Mandates state agencies and fund recipients submit project information to the Legislative Coordinating Commission by January 15 of the applicable fiscal year for public posting.

• Restricts parks and trails fund expenditures to projects located in Minnesota and requires benefits to be balanced across all state regions and residents.

• Requires direct fund recipients to display the legacy logo on their website with links to contact information and the Legislative Coordinating Commission website.