HF4191 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Farmer-lender mediation program hiring funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3584
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To provide funding from the state general fund to hire a new staff position within the University of Minnesota Extension to support the farmerlender mediation program, as authorized under Minnesota Statutes chapter 583.
Main Provisions
- Amount and timing: $150,000 appropriated in fiscal year 2027.
- Source: General Fund.
- Recipient: Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota.
- Position created: One new University of Minnesota Extension full-time equivalent (FTE) staff position.
- Purpose of the position: To support the farmerlender mediation program.
- Legal basis: The work is tied to Minnesota Statutes chapter 583.
Significance and Changes to Existing Law
- What changes: The bill provides funding to hire a new Extension staff member; it does not explicitly change statutory language but funds the farmerlender mediation effort.
- Effect on programs: Strengthens University of Minnesota Extension’s capacity to support the farmerlender mediation program, potentially improving mediation services between farmers and lenders.
- Scope: Limited to a one-time appropriation for fiscal year 2027 (no ongoing funding specified in the text provided).
Practical Impact (at a glance)
- A new Extension staff position dedicated to farmerlender mediation will be funded.
- The program continues under Minnesota Statutes chapter 583 with added state support for an Extension-based role.
Relevant Terms farmerlender mediation University of Minnesota Extension full-time equivalent (FTE) Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota general fund Minnesota Statutes chapter 583 fiscal year 2027 appropriation higher education
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Higher Education Finance and Policy |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee