This 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 mandates that for cities of the first class, the aid distribution must not be less than $150 multiplied by the city's population, effective for aids payable in calendar year 2026 and thereafter. Additionally, the bill modifies the total aid payable under section 477A.013, subdivision 9, increasing the amount for aids payable in 2026 and thereafter to $657,681,729.

The bill also removes previous provisions that specified total aid amounts for the years 2021 through 2023, thereby updating the framework for future aid distributions. The changes aim to ensure that cities, particularly larger ones, receive adequate financial support to meet their needs, reflecting a commitment to local government aid in Minnesota.

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