Minnesota SF5146: Economic development authority definition as the Brooklyn Park City Council

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 14, 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

• Susan Pha (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: Referred to Jobs and Economic Development
2. April 15, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5146?

SF5146 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Economic development authority definition as the Brooklyn Park City Council.

What does SF5146 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 SF5146?

In committee as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Jobs and Economic Development (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5146?

Susan Pha (D).

Where is the official record for SF5146?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5146&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate