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 change is effective for aids payable in calendar year 2026 and thereafter.

Additionally, the bill updates the total aid payable under the relevant statute, increasing the amount for aids payable in 2026 and thereafter to $722,704,893. This amendment replaces the previous total aid figures for the years 2021 through 2023 and sets a new baseline for future aid distributions. The effective date for this change is also set for aids payable in calendar year 2026 and thereafter.

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