Minnesota SF4962: Certain timber permits extensions requirement provision

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to natural resources; requiring extensions of certain timber permits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 90.101, subdivision 2; 90.151, subdivision 1.

From the introduced text, March 26, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to natural resources; requiring extensions of certain timber permits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 90.101, subdivision 2; 90.151, subdivision 1. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 90.101, subdivision 2, is amended to read: Subd. 2. Sale list and notice. At least 30 days before the date of sale, the commissioner shall compile a list containing a description of each tract of land upon which any timber to be offered is situated and a statement of the estimated quantity of timbernew text begin [ADDED: , an assessment of whether the permit will require frozen ground access,] new text end and new text begin [ADDED: a statement ] new text end of the appraised price of each kind of timber thereon as shown by the report of the state appraiser. No description shall be added after the list is posted and no timber shall be sold from land not described in the list. Copies of the list must be furnished to all interested applicants. At least 30 days before the date of sale, a copy of the list must be posted on the Internet or conspicuously posted in the forest office or other public facility most accessible to potential bidders. The commissioner may give other published or posted notice as the commissioner deems proper to reach …

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Sponsors

• Grant Hauschild (D) · primary sponsor
• Steve Green (R)

Latest actions

1. April 7, 2026: Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
2. April 7, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4962?

SF4962 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Certain timber permits extensions requirement provision.

What does SF4962 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to natural resources; requiring extensions of certain timber permits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 90.101, subdivision 2; 90.151, subdivision 1.

What is the status of SF4962?

In committee as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy (April 7, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4962?

Grant Hauschild (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF4962?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4962&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate