HF3692

Purpose

• The bill aims to extend the Farmer-Lender Mediation Act by updating expiration dates for several related civil-law provisions in Minnesota statutes.

Main Provisions

• Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 583.215 to address expiration ( Expiration provisions are being updated to keep the act active).
• Sets expiration dates for multiple statutory sections related to civil law:
  • Sections 336.9601 subsections h and i
  • Section 550.365
  • Section 559.209
  • Section 582.039
  • Sections 583.20 through 583.32
• The expiration dates specified are:
  • Some of these sections expire on June 30, 2027.
  • At least one section (583.32) is set to expire on June 30, 2032.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Reauthorizes or extends the ongoing operation of provisions tied to the Farmer-Lender Mediation Act by extending their sunset dates.
• Updates the expiration language within 583.215 to reflect these new dates, ensuring the related civil-law provisions remain in effect beyond their current sunset.

Effects and Implications

• By extending expiration dates, the bill preserves the availability of mediation-related processes between farmers and lenders and other civil-law provisions that rely on these sections.
• Provides longer-term continuity for the statutory framework governing farmer-lender mediation and related civil-law matters.

Summary of Operational Impact

• The act and related civil-law provisions will continue to be in force until the specified expiration dates (2027 and 2032), avoiding lapse in authority for the Farmer-Lender Mediation Act and associated sections listed.

Relevant Terms - Farmer-Lender Mediation Act - Minnesota Statutes - Expiration / expire - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 583.215 - Sections: 336.9601(h)(i), 550.365, 559.209, 582.039, 583.20, 583.32 - Expiration dates: June 30, 2027; June 30, 2032