This bill proposes new provisions in Minnesota law that allow local governments, specifically counties and municipalities, to opt out of compliance with state mandates unless adequate funding is provided. Under the new sections, counties and municipalities are not required to comply with state mandates that affect their daily operations, resource allocation, or spending priorities until they receive the necessary revenue from the state. However, there are exceptions; compliance is still required if the cost of compliance is minor relative to the total budget or if the mandate pertains to financial audit requirements or public safety and health.

The bill introduces specific coding for these provisions in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 373 and 471, under the titles "NO MANDATES WITHOUT FUNDING." It establishes that these rules will apply to state mandates that come into effect after June 30, 2025. This legislative change aims to alleviate the financial burden on local governments by ensuring they are not held accountable for mandates without corresponding funding.