1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to metropolitan government; directing the Metropolitan Airports 
1.3 	Commission to enforce certain covenants.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. COVENANT ENFORCEMENT.
 1.6 	If, through merger or otherwise, an airline serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul 
1.7 	International Airport fails to adhere to all covenants regarding the maintenance of its hub, 
1.8 	headquarters, and required employment levels in the state of Minnesota, the Metropolitan 
1.9 	Airports Commission shall use all available means to require repayment of all outstanding 
1.10 	bond obligations and previously granted rent reductions pursuant to the terms of the 
1.11 	covenants. The Metropolitan Airports Commission shall not compromise its claims to 
1.12 	these amounts, extend the period allowed for repayment of these amounts, or permit 
1.13 	amendment or modification of the covenants.

1.14 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.