Ramsey County Economic Development Authority created, and Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority powers expanded.

HF 2349 creates the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority (RCEA), a new entity with powers to support local economic growth. It also expands the existing Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (RCHRA) to include all the RCEA's development powers, effectively merging their functions under a unified structure. The bill allows Ramsey County's board to appoint commissioners for both authorities, using existing county governance procedures. This directly affects Ramsey County residents and businesses by streamlining economic development efforts through a single coordinated authority. The key change is consolidating and expanding development powers previously held separately under county and housing authorities.