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MN HF3424
Bill
Status
3/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Clark Johnson
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AI Summary
HF3424 Summary
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Modifies forest land lease provisions to allow leases up to 21 years without Executive Council approval, with public access maintained and lease proceeds deposited into permanent funds.
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Authorizes 30-year leases for wind energy projects and recreational trails on state and tax-forfeited lands in specified counties, and allows mixed uses in Welch, Goodhue County with conditional use permits.
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Adds land to Frontenac State Park (Goodhue County), Minneopa State Park (Blue Earth County), St. Croix State Park (Pine County), and Badoura and Snake River State Forests, while deleting land from St. Croix State Park.
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Authorizes private sales of surplus state land in Chisago, Mahnomen, and St. Louis Counties, and allows conveyances of tax-forfeited land to municipalities at reduced or no cost for specific public purposes.
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Modifies public land sale procedures to allow online auctions and broker services for unsold parcels, with minimum bids at 75-90 percent of appraised value.
Legislative Description
Lease provisions modified, public land sale requirements modified, state park and forest additions and deletions provided, mixed uses authorized, and state land sales and conveyances of interest provided.
Last Action
HF indefinitely postponed
5/15/2018