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HF 2300

Judiciary finance bill.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brion Curran and 2 co-sponsors

HF 2300 funds Minnesota judiciary operations, court services, technology, and staffing for 2025-2026 to maintain court operations and access to justice.

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · HF 2300

Summary of HF 2300 (Judiciary Finance Bill) – Minnesota, 2025-2026

Purpose and intent

HF 2300 is a judiciary finance bill in Minnesota for the 2025-2026 biennium. The bill is designed to fund and support the operations, programs, and activities of the Minnesota judiciary. It outlines appropriations and funding priorities intended to maintain court operations, support court services, and ensure administrative and civil law functions are adequately resourced.

Key provisions and changes (highlights)

  • Appropriations framework for the judiciary: The bill establishes funding levels for various judicial offices and administrative functions, allocating state dollars to support court operations, staffing, technology, and related services.
  • Court operations and services: Provisions likely cover funding for:
    • Trial courts, appellate courts, and centralized administrative offices
    • Court security, facilities maintenance, and operating costs
    • Clerk of Court services and case management systems
  • Judicial support programs: Resources for programs that support access to justice, self-help services, language access, and other public-facing court services.
  • Technology and modernization: Investments in information technology infrastructure, case management systems, remote access capabilities, cybersecurity, and support for electronic filing and online services.
  • Human resources and staffing: Funding to recruit, train, and retain judiciary staff, including judges’ offices, administrative staff, and support personnel.
  • Performance, accountability, and oversight: Provisions may include reporting requirements or performance measures to ensure funds are used efficiently and align with statutory duties.
  • Cost containment and efficiency measures: Potential mechanisms to manage expenses, streamline operations, or consolidate administrative functions across courts.

Note: The available description does not include line-item dollar amounts, specific program titles, or exact policy details. The bill’s text would provide the precise allocations, agency names, and program descriptions.

Who is affected

  • Minnesota state judiciary and court system: Primary recipients of the appropriations, impacting budgets for trial courts, appellate courts, and centralized judiciary offices.
  • Judicial branch agencies and programs: Entities that manage court operations, court technology, security, and administrative services.
  • Public and litigants: Indirect beneficiaries through potential improvements in access to justice, service delivery, and processing times; the public may experience improved technological capabilities and information access.
  • State taxpayers and statewide budget: The bill influences overall state expenditures for the judiciary portion of the budget.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: March 13, 2025.
  • Committee action: The bill was referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law committee, with action on April 3, 2025 adding co-sponsor(s) (Curran), and on April 21, 2025 the committee reported with a recommendation to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means.
  • Next steps: As amended, the bill would proceed to the Ways and Means committee for budget appropriations and fiscal analysis, followed by potential floor action and conference committee considerations as part of the state budget process for the 2025-2026 biennium.

Notes and considerations for readers

  • The bill’s exact dollar figures, designated programs, and line-item details are contained in the full text. For precise amounts, program titles, and statutory references, consult the bill text as amended and the fiscal note prepared for Ways and Means.
  • This summary focuses on the bill’s general purpose to fund judiciary operations and related services. It does not reflect potential later amendments or floor changes during the budget process.

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

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