Minnesota Session Laws - 2017, Regular Session

CHAPTER 29--S.F.No. 1020

An act

relating to local government; eliminating the cap on spending for purchase of awards and trophies;

amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 471.15.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 471.15, is amended to read:

471.15 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY MUNICIPALITY, VETERANS; BONDS.

(a) Any home rule charter or statutory city or any town, county, school district, or any board thereof deleted text begin , or any incorporated post of the American Legion or any other incorporated deleted text end deleted text begin veterans' organization, deleted text end may expend deleted text begin not to exceed $800 in any one year, deleted text end new text begin funds available to it new text end for the purchase of awards and trophies and may operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds; acquire, equip, and maintain land, buildings, or other recreational facilities, including an outdoor or indoor swimming pool; and expend funds for the operation of such program pursuant to the provisions of sections 471.15 to 471.19. The city, town, county new text begin , new text end or school district may issue bonds pursuant to chapter 475 for the purpose of carrying out the powers granted by this section. The city, town, county or school district may operate the program and facilities directly or establish one or more recreation boards to operate all or various parts of them.

(b) A home rule charter or statutory city, a county, or a town may expend funds for the purpose of supporting student academic or extracurricular activities sponsored by the local school district.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment. new text end

Presented to the governor May 8, 2017

Signed by the governor May 11, 2017, 10:42 a.m.