Public water inventory temporary modifications prohibited, and report required.

HF 253 temporarily prohibits Minnesota's commissioner of natural resources from modifying the state's public waters inventory under Minnesota Statutes §103G.201 until July 1, 2027. The bill requires the commissioner to submit a detailed report to the legislature by January 15, 2027, outlining how future inventory changes could better involve local governments and the public through consultation and comment opportunities. This bill directly affects the commissioner's authority and local governments involved in water management. The key change is a two-year pause on inventory updates plus a mandated review process to improve transparency.