HF3692 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Farmer-Lender Mediation Act extended.
Related bill: SF3583
AI Generated Summary
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
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Upcoming committee meetings
- Agriculture Finance and Policy on: March 25, 2026 13:00
Past committee meetings
- Agriculture Finance and Policy on: March 09, 2026 13:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Agriculture Finance and Policy | |
| March 05, 2026 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| March 12, 2026 | House | Action | Author added |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee