This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish a minimum city aid distribution for local government aid, specifically addressing the aid distribution process for cities. It introduces a new provision that ensures cities located in counties with a first-class city receive a minimum aid amount of $150 multiplied by the city's population, provided their unmet need is greater than zero. This new provision is effective for aids payable in calendar year 2026 and thereafter.

Additionally, the bill updates the total aid payable under section 477A.013, subdivision 9, increasing the amount for aids payable in 2026 and thereafter to $722,704,893, while deleting the previous total aid amounts for the years 2021 through 2023. This change reflects a commitment to increasing financial support for cities in Minnesota, particularly those with unmet needs. The effective date for this section is also set for aids payable in calendar year 2026 and thereafter.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 477A.013, 477A.03