Bill > SF1582

This bill allows counties and municipalities in Minnesota to opt out of certain state mandates that are not fully funded, providing local governments with more financial flexibility. Specifically, counties and municipalities can choose not to comply with state mandates that affect their daily operations, resource allocation, or spending priorities if the state does not provide sufficient funding to cover the mandate's costs. However, local governments must still comply with mandates if the required funding is considered incidental compared to their total budget, and they must continue to follow laws related to financial audits and those directly impacting resident safety and health. The bill applies to state mandates in effect after June 30, 2025, and creates new legal provisions in Minnesota Statutes for both counties (Chapter 373) and municipalities (Chapter 471). The intent appears to be protecting local governments from bearing the financial burden of unfunded state requirements by giving them the option to refuse implementation without facing penalties.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1582&ssn=0&y=2025