Minnesota HF5046: Brooklyn Park City Council defined as economic development authority.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to economic development; defining the Brooklyn Park City Council as the economic development authority; amending Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 2, section 12, subdivision 1.

From the introduced text, April 20, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to economic development; defining the Brooklyn Park City Council as the economic development authority; amending Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 2, section 12, subdivision 1. Section 1. Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 2, section 12, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "Authority" means the Brooklyn Park new text begin [ADDED: City Council, serving as the Brooklyn Park ] new text end Economic Development Authority. (c) "Biotech innovation district" means a geographic area in the city identified in the development plan. (d) "City" means the city of Brooklyn Park. (e) "Development plan" means the plan adopted under subdivision 2. (f) "Project" means a project to implement the development plan. (g) "Public infrastructure project" means a project financed at least partially with public money (2) demolish, repair, or rehabilitate buildings; (3) install, construct, or reconstruct public infrastructure necessary for the biotech innovation district; (4) acquire, construct, reconstruct, develop, or equip parking facilities and other transit-related facilities; and (5) acquire, install, construct, reconstruct, develop, or equip recreational, social, cultural, or tourism facilities. new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Lee, Xp (D, 34B) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 20, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF5046?

HF5046 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Brooklyn Park City Council defined as economic development authority.

What does HF5046 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to economic development; defining the Brooklyn Park City Council as the economic development authority; amending Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 2, section 12, subdivision 1.

What is the status of HF5046?

In committee as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy (April 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HF5046?

Lee, Xp (D, 34B).

Where is the official record for HF5046?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5046&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house