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HF 4060

Office of Attorney General funding provided for additional attorneys, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Bahner and 7 co-sponsors

The bill would fund six new attorney positions in the Office of the Attorney General with $1.602 million in FY 2027 to expand the agency’s capacity.

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Bill Summary · HF 4060

Summary of HF 4060 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose

HF 4060 proposes an appropriation to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to fund additional attorney positions. The bill aims to increase the staffing capacity of the OAG by adding six attorneys, beginning in fiscal year 2027.

Key Provisions

  • Funding amount and source: Appropriates $1,602,000 from the Minnesota General Fund.
  • Allocation purpose: Funds the hiring of six additional attorneys in the Office of the Attorney General.
  • Effective timing: The appropriation is designated for fiscal year 2027. The bill as introduced does not specify other implementation details beyond the initial funding and positions.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Agency: Office of the Attorney General (state government).
  • Staffing: Six new attorney positions would be created within the OAG as a result of the appropriation.
  • State finances: Uses General Fund dollars, impacting the state’s annual budget and allocation for the OAG in FY 2027.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced and referred to the State Government Finance and Policy committee on March 9, 2026.
  • Author/Sponsors: The author is listed as HF4060 with multiple co-sponsors, including Ginny Klevorn, Cedrick Frazier, Mike Freiberg, Meg Luger-Nikolai, Larry Kraft, Dave Pinto, Kristin Bahner, and Kari Rehrauer.
  • Action history: On March 12, 2026, Rehrauer was added as author; the bill’s status indicates it progressed past introduction to committee for consideration.

Practical Implications

  • Workload and capabilities: With six additional attorneys, the OAG could enhance its ability to handle caseloads, investigations, or regulatory work, potentially speeding up legal processes or expanding enforcement efforts.
  • Budget considerations: The $1.602 million FY 2027 funding represents a one-time (or initial) investment depending on subsequent appropriations or renewals. Ongoing budgetary planning would be needed to determine whether these positions become ongoing programmatic expenses beyond FY 2027.
  • Policy impact: The bill does not specify the exact duties or areas of focus for the new attorneys, leaving the scope of work to future appropriation language or agency planning.

Note

The summary reflects the text provided. If the bill undergoes amendments, additional provisions (such as position classifications, duration, or reporting requirements) could alter the impact.

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

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