MN SF3308

Appropriates $1,106,440.12 in fiscal year 2024 from the general fund for settlement of claims against the state, available until June 30, 2024.

Awards exoneration damages to three individuals under the Imprisonment and Exoneration Remedies Act: Terrell James Buechner ($810,431.86), Ronald James Fairbanks ($56,008.26), and Joe Maria Vento ($240,000).

Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections for claims related to losses and injuries suffered while incarcerated or performing community service, including payments to Nicholas Edwards ($3,940) and Jeron Faulkner ($520.08) for permanent injuries.

Appropriates $43,200 for a minimum partial permanent disability award to James Vandevender for injuries sustained while performing assigned duties at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Rush City.

Appropriates $2,968.12 for community service and sentence-to-service work claims under $7,000 and other claims already paid by the department.