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MN HF3567

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Burkel

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing exemption that allowed watershed districts (chapter 103D) and drainage authorities (chapter 103E) to use their own procedures when taking private property through eminent domain

  • Requires watershed districts and drainage authorities to follow standard eminent domain procedures under chapter 117 for all property takings

  • Any taking of property by these entities that fails to comply with chapter 117 procedures is declared legally null and void

  • Effective date is August 1, 2026, applying only to property takings on or after that date

Legislative Description

Exemptions removed from eminent domain procedures for certain takings of property by a watershed district or a drainage authority.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy2/23/2026

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