A bill to amend the Act of June 22, 1948.
Minnesota Wilderness Land Payment Update
This bill has been approved by the Senate committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently listed on the Senate calendar for future consideration. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
The bill has bipartisan support from Minnesota senators and has already cleared a major Senate committee without any changes.
Key Points
- This bill updates a 1948 law to change how the federal government pays three counties in northern Minnesota for land in the Superior National Forest. Because this land is protected wilderness, the counties cannot tax it and instead receive federal payments to make up for that lost revenue.
- The new rule requires the Department of Agriculture to use the highest possible appraised value for the land, including historical values. This change is designed to ensure local governments receive more money to make up for the property taxes they cannot collect on protected federal land.
- The funding helps Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties pay for essential services like public schools, road repairs, and emergency services. By using higher land values, the bill aims to provide more stable and fair financial support for these rural communities.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 208.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend the Act of June 22, 1948.
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