Bill > HF1122

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 DNR commissioner, in consultation with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) commissioner, will now be responsible for maintaining and using the property, despite any previous laws that might have assigned management to the county. The bill also requires the DNR commissioner to submit a report to legislative committee chairs by February 1, 2026, detailing potential options for cleaning up, maintaining, and using the Old Williams School site. The bill becomes effective immediately after it is enacted, signaling an urgent need to address the property's management and potential environmental concerns. By involving the PCA commissioner in the process, the bill suggests there may be environmental considerations or cleanup needs associated with the property that require specialized attention.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1122&ssn=0&y=2025