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MN SF1392

MN SF1392
Mille Lacs County legal costs reimbursement from the attorney general requirement


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Introduced
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring the attorney general to reimburse legal costs of Mille Lacs County; appropriating money.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Minnesota Attorney General to reimburse Mille Lacs County $7,800,000 for legal costs associated with a specific lawsuit filed by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe against Mille Lacs County (Case No. 17-CV-05155). The reimbursement covers litigation expenses incurred prior to 2024 and includes costs related to the original lawsuit and any subsequent appeals. The Attorney General must pay this amount by June 30, 2026, with funding to be appropriated from the state's general fund. The bill will take effect immediately after its final enactment, providing a clear mandate for the state to cover the county's substantial legal expenses related to this specific legal case.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to State and Local Government (on 02/13/2025)

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