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Various agency budget forecast adjustments pass and head to governor

By Alex Smith

Minnesota SF 4282, a bill making various agency forecast adjustments, has passed both chambers of the state legislature and was presented to the governor on May 20, 2026. The bill addresses forecast-related changes across multiple state agencies, according to its title.

The bill was sponsored by Sen. Kunesh along with two co-sponsors. The path to final passage included a conference committee process, with the Senate adopting the conference committee report and repassing the bill on May 16, 2026. The House followed by adopting the conference committee report and repassing the bill on May 17, 2026, with a final House vote of 94-37. The bill was formally presented to the governor on May 20, 2026 (source: https://openstates.org/mn/bills/2025-2026/SF4282/).

The bill now awaits action by the governor, who may sign or veto it.