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SF 3289

Revisor's bill

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Latz and 1 co-sponsor

Minnesota SF 3289, a technical revisor's bill sponsored by Latz and Limmer, was indefinitely postponed before passage, leaving statutory corrections unaddressed.

Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF3022, SF indefinitely postponed
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Bill Summary · SF 3289

Legislative bill overview

SF 3289 is a revisor's bill from Minnesota, meaning it contains technical corrections and clarifications to existing statutes rather than substantive policy changes. The bill was referred to Rules and Administration per Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4, a standard procedural route for such technical measures. However, the bill was indefinitely postponed on May 1, 2025, effectively ending its consideration in the current legislative session.

Why is this important

Revisor's bills serve a housekeeping function by correcting statutory language, fixing cross-references, removing obsolete provisions, and clarifying ambiguous text. Without passage of such bills, outdated or contradictory language can create confusion for those implementing laws and may complicate future litigation. The indefinite postponement means any technical corrections this bill would have made remain unaddressed.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public transparency: Revisor's bills often receive minimal public scrutiny because they're presented as "technical only," yet they can substantively alter how laws function
  • Unknown specific contents: Without access to the bill's actual text, stakeholders cannot assess whether proposed corrections are truly neutral or contain hidden policy changes
  • Procedural concerns: The indefinite postponement without explanation leaves uncertainty about whether corrections will be addressed through alternative means or deferred to future sessions

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

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