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MN SF2159
MN SF2159Application of environmental review statues clarification to regional and local comprehensive land use planning
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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to metropolitan government; clarifying application of environmental review statutes to regional and local comprehensive land use planning; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.145; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the application of environmental review statutes to regional and local comprehensive land use planning in Minnesota. It amends the law to specify that the Metropolitan Council's adoption and amendment of the comprehensive development guide, metropolitan system plans, and other policy plans do not constitute conduct that causes or is likely to cause "pollution, impairment, or destruction" under state environmental laws. Additionally, the bill states that the adoption or amendment of comprehensive plans and fiscal devices and official controls consistent with local planning requirements shall not be considered conduct that causes or is likely to cause "pollution, impairment, or destruction" in the seven-county metropolitan area. This retroactive provision is effective from March 1, 2018.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Hearing (15:00:00 3/23/2023 ) (on 03/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2159&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2159&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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