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SF 3932

Beltrami County exemption from the cost-share requirement for state disaster assistance

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Green and 2 co-sponsors

Exempts Beltrami County from disaster assistance cost-sharing, shifting full recovery funding burden to Minnesota state budget.

Authors added Lang; Wesenberg
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Bill Summary · SF 3932

Legislative bill overview

SF 3932 would exempt Beltrami County from the cost-share requirement typically required for state disaster assistance. Under Minnesota's standard disaster assistance program, counties must contribute a portion of recovery costs; this bill would waive that requirement specifically for Beltrami County.

Why is this important

Disaster cost-sharing is a significant financial burden for counties recovering from major events. An exemption would allow Beltrami County to receive full state funding for eligible disaster recovery without local matching funds, potentially freeing up county resources for other priorities or reducing the financial strain from a qualifying disaster event.

Potential points of contention

  • Precedent and equity concerns: Exempting one county from standard requirements could invite similar requests from other counties and raises fairness questions about why Beltrami County receives special treatment
  • State budget impact: Full funding without cost-sharing shifts all recovery expenses to the state budget, increasing overall costs compared to the standard shared-responsibility model
  • Triggering event unclear: The bill's introduction suggests a recent or anticipated disaster in Beltrami County, but the specific justification or incident is not detailed in available information

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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