Provides relative to state sales tax dedications for municipalities that defund their police departments (Items #11 and 16) (RE SD EX See Note)
Summary
House Bill 67 addresses the legislative oversight of municipal budget allocations specifically concerning police departments. The bill empowers the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (JLCB) to recommend reductions in the appropriations of sales tax dedications to municipalities that decide to reduce their annual operating budgets for their police departments. This measure is introduced in response to concerns about how such budget cuts could impact public safety in local areas, allowing for legislative intervention when necessary.
Under the provisions of HB 67, if a municipal police department notifies the JLCB of a budget reduction, the committee can request the municipality to provide a detailed account of how these budgetary changes will affect their ability to maintain public safety effectively. If the JLCB finds the reductions significant enough to harm public safety, they may suggest re-evaluating the allocated sales tax dedications.
The bill explicitly exempts municipalities with a population of fewer than 20,000 inhabitants and those applying budget cuts due to a decrease in overall tax collections, thereby recognizing the distinct circumstances of smaller jurisdictions. This provision aims to alleviate some financial pressures on smaller municipalities where maintaining a robust police budget is more critical to community safety.
Sentiment around HB 67 is mixed, with proponents arguing that it will ensure adequate funding for police departments amidst budgetary constraints, thus safeguarding public safety. Critics, however, contend that this bill represents an overreach of legislative authority into local governance matters, potentially undermining local autonomy and decision-making. These differing perspectives highlight an ongoing tension between state oversight and local control in budgeting and law enforcement matters.
Provides relative to the creation, use, dedication, and transfer of funds in the state treasury. (gov sig) (Item #16) (REF SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
Requires the secretary of the Department of Revenue to annually estimate revenue derived from aviation fuel collections (Items #8 and 11) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
A concurrent resolution recognizing wild rice as sacred and central to the culture and health of Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota and critical to the health and identity of all Minnesota citizens and ecosystems and establishing a commitment to passing legislation to protect wild rice and the freshwater resources upon which it depends.