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MN SF1562
MN SF1562Commissioner of natural resources responsibility assignment for the maintenance and use of the Old Williams School property
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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to state lands; making the commissioner of natural resources responsible for the maintenance and use of the Old Williams School property; requiring a report.
AI Summary
This bill transfers responsibility for the Old Williams School property from Lake of the Woods County to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Specifically, the bill requires the DNR commissioner, in consultation with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) commissioner, to manage, maintain, and determine future use of the property, despite any existing laws that might suggest otherwise. The bill also mandates that by February 1, 2026, these commissioners must submit a report to legislative committee chairs and ranking minority members detailing options for cleaning up, maintaining, and potentially repurposing the Old Williams School site. The bill becomes effective immediately after its final enactment, signaling an urgent need to address the property's management and potential environmental concerns.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Author added Utke (on 02/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1562&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1562&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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