Bill > HF1593

This bill allows counties and municipalities in Minnesota to decline compliance with certain state mandates if the state does not provide sufficient funding to cover the costs of implementing those mandates. Specifically, counties and municipalities can choose not to follow state mandates that affect their daily operations, resource allocation, or spending priorities, unless the mandate has an incidental cost compared to their total budget. However, local governments must still comply with mandates related to financial audit requirements and those directly impacting the safety and health of residents. The bill requires that state laws must provide the necessary revenue to fund any new mandates before local governments are obligated to implement them. These provisions would apply to state mandates in effect after June 30, 2025, giving state lawmakers time to adjust funding mechanisms for future mandates. The legislation aims to provide local governments with more financial flexibility and protection against unfunded state requirements that could strain their budgets.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1593&ssn=0&y=2025