Requirement for commissioner approval of certain land acquisitions repealed.

HF 3428 repeals a requirement that recipients of Minnesota's trust fund appropriations must obtain written approval from the commissioner of natural resources before acquiring certain lands. This bill directly affects state agencies and organizations using trust fund money for land purchases, removing the need to submit acquisition details 10 business days in advance or provide tax assessment data. The repealed provision (Minnesota Statutes 116P.17) previously mandated commissioner approval for most land acquisitions funded by the trust, with limited exceptions. The change simplifies the process for these land acquisitions without altering the underlying trust fund funding rules.