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MN HF2040

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Donald Raleigh

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • First-class cities in the metropolitan area must dedicate a portion of local government aid to fund new peace officer positions beginning with aids payable in 2022
  • Dedicated aid must equal the lesser of: (1) the amount needed to reach at least three peace officers per 1,000 population, or (2) a percentage of the city's certified aid
  • Required aid dedication percentages increase annually: 10% (2022), 20% (2023), 30% (2024), 40% (2025), 50% (2026), 60% (2027), and 70% (2028 and later)
  • Cities must file annual certifications with the state auditor by February 1 starting in 2023, with the state auditor certifying compliance to the commissioner of revenue by March 15
  • Cities failing to meet requirements face aid reductions equal to the difference between required and actual aid dedication from two years prior, with reductions canceling to the general fund

Legislative Description

Cities required to reserve a portion of local government aid for public safety purposes.

Last Action

Referred by Chair to Property Tax Division

3/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Property Tax3/15/2021
Taxes3/9/2021

Full Bill Text

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