Bill > HF3883

This bill modifies various requirements for the Metropolitan Council and related regional development programs, including changes to contract and reporting procedures, and removes the requirement for Metropolitan Council and regional development commission review of city housing finance programs. Specifically, it streamlines the process for cities to adopt housing programs by removing the mandatory review by the Metropolitan Council or regional development commissions, allowing for amendments to be adopted more directly after public hearings. The bill also updates provisions related to small business preferences in contracting, clarifies planning activities for metropolitan area water supply, adjusts the review frequency for land use rules, and modifies reporting requirements for the Metropolitan Council to the legislature. Additionally, it revises criteria and guidelines for the livable communities fund, which aims to encourage compact development, affordable housing, and job growth, and expands the definition of "development authority" to include Tribal governments and entities for certain programs. The bill also makes technical corrections and repeals outdated sections related to contract compliance and housing incentive programs.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3883/