Certain housing proposals exempted from related interim ordinances.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Elkins

HF 1133 seeks to exempt certain housing proposals from related interim ordinances, potentially speeding development by limiting temporary regulatory constraints on qualifying proje

Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Elections Finance and Government Operations

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Overview

HF 1133 appears to address exemptions for housing proposals from interim ordinances that are related to those proposals. Based on the bill’s title and status provided, the exact statutory language, definitions, and exemption criteria are not included here. The summary below reflects the intent conveyed by the title and the bill’s legislative trajectory as of the information provided.

Purpose and intent (as indicated by title)

To exempt certain housing proposals from related interim ordinances.

The aim suggested by the title is to modify how interim regulatory measures apply to specific housing proposals, potentially to streamline or accelerate housing development by limiting interim-ordinance constraints on those proposals.

Key provisions (text not provided)

The precise exemptions: which housing proposals qualify, and what interim ordinances are affected (e.g., moratoria, permitting rules, development standards).

Criteria for exemption: any thresholds, project types, locations, or timelines that determine eligibility.

Scope and limits: whether exemptions apply nationwide within the state or only in certain jurisdictions, and whether exemptions are temporary or permanent.

Administrative processes: how exemptions are requested, reviewed, and granted; potential reporting or sunset provisions.

Remedies and enforcement: what happens if an exemption is improperly applied or if conditions change.

Definitions: clarifying terms such as “housing proposals,” “interim ordinances,” and related phrases.

Note: The exact provisions, including definitions and operational details, require access to the bill text.

Affected parties and potential impact

Local governments and planning departments: changes to how interim ordinances are applied could affect review timelines and regulatory processes.

Housing developers and applicants: potential relief from certain interim-ordinance constraints, which could speed up project progression for exempted proposals.

Communities and residents: depending on scope, exemptions could alter development pace, housing supply dynamics, and local zoning considerations.

State and local lawmakers: shifts in regulatory authority and oversight related to interim measures tied to housing proposals.

Procedural history and status

Introduction: HF 1133 introduced on February 19, 2025.

Initial referral: Referred to State Government Finance and Policy on introduction.

2025-03-27: Motion to recall and re-refer, with the motion prevailing to relocate the bill to Elections Finance and Government Operations (EFGO). This indicates a change in committee assignment and ongoing legislative consideration within EFGO.

Next steps and how to review the full bill

To understand the exact provisions, definitions, and exemptions, review the full text of HF 1133 on the Minnesota Legislature’s website or repository.

Check for amendments, fiscal notes, committee hearings, and vote history to gauge how the bill would operate in practice.

Monitor EFGO committee actions and any potential floor votes or further revisions.

If you’d like, I can pull the current full text and any available fiscal notes or amendments for HF 1133 and provide a more detailed provision-by-provision analysis.

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