Bill > SF1992

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish clearer procedures for government entities' review of building permit and related applications. The bill expands the definition of "request" to explicitly include building permit applications and clarifies the review process for various governmental approvals. Key changes include mandating that agencies must respond to requests within 60 days, with specific provisions for building permit applications. For most types of requests, failure to respond within 60 days results in automatic approval, but building permit applications have a different standard - non-response does not constitute approval. Additionally, if an agency takes more than 60 days to approve or deny a building permit application, they must refund all relevant permitting fees to the applicant within five business days. The bill also maintains existing requirements that agencies provide written explanations for denials, ensuring transparency in the decision-making process. These modifications aim to streamline governmental review processes, provide clearer timelines for applicants, and create accountability for government agencies in handling permit and approval requests.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1992&ssn=0&y=2025