Bill > SF1398

This bill amends Minnesota's legal definition of "municipality" to explicitly include water or sewer systems formed under chapter 116A, which will expand the categories of local government entities covered under certain legal provisions. By adding these water and sewer districts to the definition, the bill appears to be broadening the scope of local government entities that can benefit from specific legal protections or be subject to certain regulations. The amendment also sets an effective date of August 1, 2025, and specifies that the changes will apply to causes of action (legal claims) accruing on or after that date. The bill seems designed to provide clarity and potentially standardize how water and sewer districts are treated under Minnesota law, ensuring they have similar legal standing to other types of local government entities like cities, counties, special districts, and collaborative organizations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1398&ssn=0&y=2025