The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish a minimum city aid distribution for local governments, specifically addressing the aid distribution process for cities. It introduces a new provision that ensures cities located in counties with a first-class city will receive a minimum aid amount of $150 multiplied by the city's population, provided that the city's 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. The previous total aid amounts for the years 2021 through 2023 have been deleted from the statute, reflecting a shift in focus to future aid distributions. This change aims to enhance financial support for cities facing unmet needs, ensuring a more equitable distribution of local government aid.

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