Committee lays over bill to extend farmer‑lender mediation program for five years
The House Finance & Policy Committee heard testimony supporting House File 36 92, which would extend Minnesota’s farmer‑lender mediation program for five years. Testifiers from the program, the Department of Agriculture and farm groups described high settlement rates and the program’s role in keeping farms operational.
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Representative Smith moved to lay over House File 36 92 and described the bill as a straight‑forward extension to preserve the farmer‑lender mediation program for another five years. The bill, Smith said, contains no policy changes and is intended to ensure continued access to mediation for farmers facing creditor enforcement.
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