This bill proposes new legislation in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16B, that prohibits state agencies or nonprofit organizations from acquiring real property, either in fee or by easement, for flood control or water retention projects if the state already owns land within the designated project area. The intent of this legislation is to prevent overlapping land ownership and management issues related to flood control and water retention efforts.

The bill defines a "flood control or water retention project" as any initiative primarily aimed at holding water on land or preventing flooding. This new legal framework aims to streamline land management practices and ensure that state-owned lands are prioritized in flood control and water retention strategies.