This bill modifies the requirements for the Metropolitan Council and its housing finance programs, aiming to streamline processes for municipalities. It removes the obligation for the Metropolitan Council and regional development commissions to review certain city housing finance programs, updates reporting requirements to the legislature, and makes technical corrections to existing statutes. Key amendments include the introduction of public hearings on housing programs, which now require only a single publication of notice, and the stipulation that significant amendments to programs must be resubmitted for review. The bill also emphasizes the Pollution Control Agency's role in adopting long-range solid waste management plans and establishes new guidelines for the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the council adopt negotiated affordable and life-cycle housing goals for each participating municipality by January 15 annually, with municipalities required to report their planned actions to meet these goals by June 30. It clarifies the definition of "municipality" to include Tribal governments and development entities, and allows the council to waive certain requirements if beneficial for the region. The bill also outlines procedures for municipalities in the local housing incentive account program, including revocation of participation and eligibility for grants or loans. Furthermore, it requires the council to report annually to the legislature on municipal participation in the program and includes provisions related to land use plans for aggregate in specific counties.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 473.149, 473.165, 473.173, 473.245, 473.25, 473.251, 473.254, 473.351, 473.621, 473.851, 473.859, 473.864, 473H.08