Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4273

Introduced
2/26/24  

Caption

City and county attorney authorizations and provisions modifications and making conforming changes

Impact

The proposed changes in SF4273 have significant implications for state laws governing the authority of local attorneys. By clarifying the roles and responsibilities of city and county attorneys, the bill may influence local government operations and alter how legal actions are undertaken within these governmental bodies. Local attorneys could expect an expanded or refined scope of practice as authorized by this bill, potentially improving legal outcomes for municipalities.

Summary

SF4273 proposes modifications to the authorizations and provisions relating to city and county attorneys. This bill aims to streamline the legal processes that local government attorneys follow and to ensure that their authorizations comply with updated legal standards. By making necessary conforming changes, the bill seeks to enhance the effectiveness of local legal representation, allowing city and county attorneys to better serve their municipalities. This could result in a more efficient handling of legal matters at the local level, impacting governance and legal frameworks in various jurisdictions.

Contention

While the bill primarily aims to enhance the functionality of city and county legal representatives, there may be areas of contention regarding the extent of the changes proposed. Stakeholders who stand to be affected, including local government officials and legal advocacy groups, might raise concerns about how these modifications will interact with existing legal frameworks. Questions could arise regarding the balance of power between state oversight and local autonomy in determining the role of attorneys, along with the potential implications for accountability and resource allocation.

Notable_points

Ultimately, SF4273 serves as an attempt to consolidate and modernize legal authorizations that impact city and county attorneys. As the bill progresses through the legislative process, it will be important for discussions to focus on the potential outcomes of these changes and how they align with broader objectives related to local government efficiency and legal practice.

Companion Bills

MN HF3950

Similar To City attorneys authorized to take actions including filing delinquency petitions for offenses committed by a juvenile, prosecuting felony offenses and gross misdemeanor offenses, and issuing administrative subpoenas in certain cases; and conforming changes made.

Previously Filed As

MN SF5059

City attorneys authorizations provisions modifications and conforming changes

MN SF555

City attorneys provisions modifications and authorizations

MN HF3950

City attorneys authorized to take actions including filing delinquency petitions for offenses committed by a juvenile, prosecuting felony offenses and gross misdemeanor offenses, and issuing administrative subpoenas in certain cases; and conforming changes made.

MN HF698

City attorneys authorized to file delinquency petitions for certain offenses committed by a juvenile when a county attorney declines to file a petition, city attorneys authorized to prosecute certain felony and gross misdemeanor offenses when a county attorney declines to prosecute, administrative subpoenas issuance authorized, and conforming changes made.

MN HF1188

City attorneys authorized to file delinquency petitions for certain offenses committed by a juvenile when a county attorney declines to file a petition, city attorneys authorized to prosecute certain felony and gross misdemeanor offenses when a county attorney declines to prosecute, administrative subpoenas issuance authorized, and conforming changes made.

MN HF4970

City attorneys authorized to file delinquency petitions for offenses committed by a juvenile when a county attorney declines to file a petition, city attorneys authorized to prosecute felony and gross misdemeanor offenses in certain cases, and city attorneys authorized to issue administrative subpoenas in certain cases.

MN SF3904

Juvenile court jurisdiction provisions modifications

MN HF3480

Jurisdiction of juvenile courts extended to individuals under age 21, individuals aged 16 to 20 who are alleged to have committed murder in first degree included in definition of delinquent child, other provisions related to delinquency and juvenile courts modified, and technical and conforming changes made.

MN HF157

Tax increment financing; special rules authorized for the city of Maplewood.

MN SF3236

Establishing the crime of carjacking and making confirming changes

Similar Bills

MN HF698

City attorneys authorized to file delinquency petitions for certain offenses committed by a juvenile when a county attorney declines to file a petition, city attorneys authorized to prosecute certain felony and gross misdemeanor offenses when a county attorney declines to prosecute, administrative subpoenas issuance authorized, and conforming changes made.

MN HF157

Tax increment financing; special rules authorized for the city of Maplewood.

MN SF555

City attorneys provisions modifications and authorizations

MN HF1188

City attorneys authorized to file delinquency petitions for certain offenses committed by a juvenile when a county attorney declines to file a petition, city attorneys authorized to prosecute certain felony and gross misdemeanor offenses when a county attorney declines to prosecute, administrative subpoenas issuance authorized, and conforming changes made.

MN HF3950

City attorneys authorized to take actions including filing delinquency petitions for offenses committed by a juvenile, prosecuting felony offenses and gross misdemeanor offenses, and issuing administrative subpoenas in certain cases; and conforming changes made.

MN HF4970

City attorneys authorized to file delinquency petitions for offenses committed by a juvenile when a county attorney declines to file a petition, city attorneys authorized to prosecute felony and gross misdemeanor offenses in certain cases, and city attorneys authorized to issue administrative subpoenas in certain cases.

MN SF5059

City attorneys authorizations provisions modifications and conforming changes

MN HF2023

Clean Slate Act established, automatic expungement process provided for offenders, waiting periods modified for expungements that require petition, offenses that are eligible for expungement amended, records received and retained by Bureau of Criminal Apprehension modified, creation of database required, data classified, and money appropriated.