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MN HF476
MN HF476Mille Lacs County; attorney general required to reimburse legal costs, and money appropriated.
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
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 $7.8 million for legal expenses related to a specific lawsuit (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, et al. v. County of Mille Lacs, Minnesota, et al., Case No. 17-CV-05155) that the county defended prior to 2024, with the payment to be made by June 30, 2026. The bill also appropriates funds from the state's general fund to the Attorney General's office to cover this reimbursement. The legislation is effective immediately after being enacted, and it specifically addresses the county's legal costs associated with this particular lawsuit. By mandating this reimbursement, the bill provides financial relief to Mille Lacs County for the significant legal expenses incurred in defending against the referenced legal action.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (on 02/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0476&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF476&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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