HF 3480

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/19/2026 03:23 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to state government; requiring a study of the economic impact of a federal
immigration enforcement operation; appropriating money; requiring a report.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY; APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of
management and budget to solicit proposals and contract with a nonpartisan entity to study
the economic impact of the federal immigration enforcement operation known as Operation
Metro Surge. The study must quantify economic impacts for the state, child care providers
and other businesses, counties, cities, school districts, and other impacted parties. No later
than February 1, 2027, the commissioner must submit the study report to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the Committee on Ways and Means in the house of
representatives and the Committee on Finance in the senate.
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