SF 5073: Omnibus Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development policy and supplemental appropriations - Minnesota

2nd Engrossment → 3rd Engrossment · 3 edits · May 14, 2026

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from the 2nd to the 3rd Engrossment, indicating a revision in the legislative process. The primary substantive change is the removal of numerous specific sections (e.g., 1.24-1.27, 2.33-2.34, 12.19, 16.31-16.34), which likely contained provisions that were either superseded by new text or deemed unnecessary. Conversely, new sections were added throughout the bill (e.g., 8.35, 28.30-28.35, 34.29-34.34), introducing new requirements, definitions, or operational rules. This restructuring suggests a significant refinement of the bill's scope and specific mandates to align with updated policy goals or feedback.

Scope change

The bill's scope has been significantly altered through the deletion of over 20 specific sections and the addition of numerous new sections, effectively rewriting parts of the legislation to include new provisions or remove outdated ones.

REQUIREMENT

Multiple specific sections (including 1.24-1.27, 2.33-2.34, 16.31-16.34, and others) were deleted, removing their associated legal requirements or definitions from the bill.

New sections were inserted throughout the document (such as 8.35, 28.30-28.35, 34.29-34.34, and 44.16-44.20), introducing new mandates, rules, or content that did not exist in the previous version.

TECHNICAL

The bill title and version number were updated from '2nd Engrossment' to '3rd Engrossment' with a new posting date, reflecting the legislative timeline.

1st Engrossment → 2nd Engrossment · 4 edits · May 11, 2026

MODERATE

The bill has been updated from the 1st to the 2nd Engrossment, reflecting amendments made during the legislative process. The changes involve a significant reorganization of the bill's structure, including the addition of new sections, the removal of others, and the renumbering of existing clauses. These modifications likely result from committee reviews or floor amendments intended to refine the bill's language, clarify specific provisions, or address feedback received during the first reading.

Scope change

The bill's scope appears to have been expanded and restructured, as evidenced by the addition of numerous new sections (e.g., 4.35, 14.30-14.35, 44.1-44.15) and the deletion of previous sections (e.g., 2.35, 6.36, 31.31-31.35). The renumbering of many sections suggests a substantial rewrite or consolidation of content rather than minor edits.

SCOPE

New substantive sections were added throughout the bill, including a new Section 44 containing ten new subsections, which may introduce new requirements, definitions, or procedural steps.

Multiple sections were deleted entirely, such as Section 2.35 and various sections in the 30s and 40s, indicating that previous provisions were either superseded, deemed unnecessary, or replaced by new content.

TECHNICAL

The bill's internal numbering and structure were significantly altered, with many sections renumbered to accommodate the additions and deletions, suggesting a major restructuring of the legislation's organization.

TIMELINE

The posting date of the bill was updated from May 8, 2026, to May 14, 2026, indicating the time elapsed since the last amendment was finalized.

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 3 edits · Apr 20, 2026

MINOR

The bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment version, reflecting amendments made during the legislative process. The most significant change is the deletion of an entire section (Section 44) containing 20 subsections, which likely removed specific provisions or requirements from the original draft. Additionally, numerous new subsections were added throughout the bill, expanding its scope and adding new rules, while the posting date was updated to reflect the latest version.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded in many areas through the addition of new subsections across multiple chapters, while simultaneously being narrowed in specific areas due to the complete removal of Section 44.

REQUIREMENT

Section 44, consisting of 20 subsections (44.1 through 44.31), was entirely deleted from the bill.

New subsections were added to numerous sections throughout the bill, increasing the number of regulatory requirements and provisions.

TIMELINE

The posting date was updated from April 17, 2026, to May 8, 2026, indicating the bill has been amended since its initial introduction.

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