Funding provided for costs related to the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative annual meeting, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Hansen

Authorizes state funds to cover Minnesota MRCTI annual meeting costs (registration, travel, lodging) to ensure Minnesota representation in intergovernmental collaboration.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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HF 3162 — Summary

Overview

Bill number: HF 3162

Title: Funding provided for costs related to the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative annual meeting, and money appropriated

Subject: Appropriations; Employment and Economic Development Department

Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to the House committee on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Introduced: April 7, 2025

Related bill: SF 3249 (Senate companion)

Purpose and intent

HF 3162 would authorize an appropriation to cover costs associated with participation in the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) annual meeting. The bill aims to ensure Minnesota representation and involvement in MRCTI activities by funding related expenses through the state's appropriation process, with the likely administering agency being the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) based on the bill’s subject.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

Authorization of funds to cover costs for MRCTI annual meeting participation (e.g., conference registration, travel, lodging, meals, and related expenses).

Allocation of appropriated funds to the appropriate state agency (implied to be the Employment and Economic Development Department).

The bill would establish the framework for authorization and expenditure of the funds, consistent with standard state budgeting and accounting rules.

Procedural path: Introduced in the Minnesota House on April 7, 2025; referred to the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy committee for consideration.

Who would be affected

Minnesota cities and towns that participate in MRCTI (by enabling state funding for their representatives to attend the annual meeting).

The Employment and Economic Development Department (as the likely recipient and administrator of the funds).

Potentially other state agencies involved in intergovernmental cooperation or reporting related to the appropriation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and assigned to a committee at the House level on April 7, 2025.

The bill is in its early stages; no further actions or amendments are listed in the provided information.

The companion Senate bill is SF 3249, indicating parallel consideration in the Senate.

Potential fiscal impact

The bill contemplates an appropriation to fund MRCTI annual meeting costs. The exact dollar amount, funding source line item, and duration (one-time vs. ongoing) would be specified in the bill’s enacted text and accompanying fiscal note.

Notes

Specific details (e.g., exact funding amount, eligible expense categories, reporting requirements) will be clarified in the full bill text and any fiscal notes.

For reference, SF 3249 is the Senate companion and may shape or mirror HF 3162’s provisions.