HF3625
Alternative approval process for certain zoning procedures for first class cities repealed.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF4037
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- To repeal the alternative approval process (AAP) for certain zoning procedures used by first class cities, by repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 462.357 subdivision 5.
Main Provisions
- Section 1 repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 462.357 subdivision 5.
- No additional provisions are added in this bill.
What this bill seeks to accomplish
- Remove the mechanism that allowed some zoning actions by first class cities to proceed under an alternative approval path.
- Return those zoning actions to rely on the standard, existing approval processes outside of the repealed AAP.
Significant changes to existing law
- Eliminates the alternative approval process for certain zoning procedures in first class cities by removing the statute that governs it.
- With the repeal, first class cities would no longer use the AAP for the specified zoning procedures and would rely on standard procedures defined by law.
Potential effects (summary)
- Could affect the way certain zoning decisions are approved, potentially changing the timeline and public involvement dynamics associated with those decisions.
Relevant Terms - Alternative approval process (AAP) - zoning procedures - first class cities - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 462.357 subdivision 5 - repeal - Section 1
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee