Minnesota SF4814: Public waters and public drainage system laws clarification provisions

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to natural resources; clarifying public waters and public drainage system laws; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 103E.701, subdivision 2; 103G.225; 103G.245, subdivision 2.

From the introduced text, March 23, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to natural resources; clarifying public waters and public drainage system laws; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 103E.701, subdivision 2; 103G.225; 103G.245, subdivision 2. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103E.701, subdivision 2, is amended to read: Subd. 2. Repairs affecting public waters. new text begin [ADDED: (a) Where as-built records, reestablished records under section 103E.101, subdivision 4a, or prior concurrence of the commissioner exists, the drainage authority may proceed with a drainage system repair as provided in this section without further concurrence, review, or permission of the commissioner under section 103E.011, subdivision 3.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) Where as-built records, reestablished records under section 103E.101, subdivision 4a, or prior concurrence of the commissioner does not exist, ] new text end before a repair is ordered, the drainage authority must notify the commissioner if the repair deleted text begin may affectdeleted text end new text begin [ADDED: will be conducted in, through, or adjacent to] new text end public waters. new text begin [ADDED: Notice to the commissioner must include the proposed repair design and configuration. Within 60 days of notice, the commissioner must concur or not concur that the proposed repair is, in fact, repair as provided in this section. Failure of the commissioner to concur or not concur with …

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Sponsors

• Karin Housley (R) · primary sponsor
• Torrey Westrom (R)
• Steve Green (R)

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Author added Green
2. March 25, 2026: Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
3. March 25, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4814?

SF4814 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Public waters and public drainage system laws clarification provisions.

What does SF4814 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to natural resources; clarifying public waters and public drainage system laws; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 103E.701, subdivision 2; 103G.225; 103G.245, subdivision 2.

What is the status of SF4814?

In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Author added Green (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4814?

Karin Housley (R), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF4814?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4814&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate