Minnesota SF283 temporarily halts modifications to the public waters inventory until July 1, 2027.

Minnesota SF283 establishes a temporary moratorium on modifications to the public waters inventory, prohibiting the commissioner of natural resources from making any changes until July 1, 2027. The bill also mandates that by January 15, 2027, the commissioner, in consultation with local governments and other stakeholders, must submit a report to the legislature detailing the modification process and recommending any necessary legislative changes to ensure local government involvement and public comment in future modifications.

Minnesota SF283 temporarily halts modifications to the public waters inventory until July 1, 2027.

Minnesota SF283 establishes a temporary moratorium on modifications to the public waters inventory, prohibiting the commissioner of natural resources from making any changes until July 1, 2027. The bill also mandates that by January 15, 2027, the commissioner, in consultation with local governments and other stakeholders, must submit a report to the legislature detailing the modification process and recommending any necessary legislative changes to ensure local government involvement and public comment in future modifications.