Minnesota SF4994: Online publication authorization when no qualified newspaper is available

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to local government; authorizing online publication when no qualified newspaper is available; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 331A.01, subdivisions 1, 7, 12, by adding a subdivision; 331A.03; 331A.04, subdivision 4; 331A.06, subdivision 1; 331A.08, subdivision 3; 331A.09; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 331A.10, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 331A.12, subdivision 1.

From the introduced text, April 6, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to local government; authorizing online publication when no qualified newspaper is available; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 331A.01, subdivisions 1, 7, 12, by adding a subdivision; 331A.03; 331A.04, subdivision 4; 331A.06, subdivision 1; 331A.08, subdivision 3; 331A.09; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 331A.10, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 331A.12, subdivision 1. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 331A.01, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in sections 331A.01 to deleted text begin 331A.11deleted text end new text begin [ADDED: 331A.12] new text end , the terms defined have the meanings given them except as otherwise expressly provided or indicated by the context. Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 331A.01, subdivision 7, is amended to read: Subd. 7. Public notice. "Public notice" means every notice required or authorized by law or by order of a court to be published deleted text begin by a qualified newspaperdeleted text end new text begin [ADDED: in the manner described in this chapter] new text end , and includes: (1) every publication of laws, ordinances, resolutions, financial information, and proceedings intended to give notice in a particular area; (2) every notice and certificate of election, facsimile ballot, notice of referendum, notice of public hearing before a governmental body, and notice of meetings of …

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Sponsors

• Glenn Gruenhagen (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 7, 2026: Referred to State and Local Government
2. April 7, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4994?

SF4994 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Online publication authorization when no qualified newspaper is available.

What does SF4994 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to local government; authorizing online publication when no qualified newspaper is available; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 331A.01, subdivisions 1, 7, 12, by adding a subdivision; 331A.03; 331A.04, subdivision 4; 331A.06, subdivision 1; 331A.08, subdivision 3; 331A.09; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 331A.10, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 331A.12, subdivision 1.

What is the status of SF4994?

In committee as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to State and Local Government (April 7, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4994?

Glenn Gruenhagen (R).

Where is the official record for SF4994?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4994&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate