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MN HF4780

MN HF4780
State land conveyance to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians required, report required, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
03/11/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to state lands; requiring conveyance of certain state lands to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians; requiring a report; appropriating money.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to convey state-owned land and real property within one mile of the lakeshore of Upper Red Lake and within the boundaries of the Red Lake State Forest to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians at no cost. The bill also directs the DNR commissioner to identify any funding restrictions or legal barriers to the land conveyance and submit a report with recommendations to the legislature by January 15, 2025. Additionally, the bill appropriates $20 million in fiscal year 2025 to the DNR for the land conveyance, which can be used to acquire any necessary land to facilitate the required transfer.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Author added Fischer (on 04/24/2024)

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