Proposal would fund four named claims with state money

The proposal would set aside general fund money to pay three named exoneration awards. The named recipients are James Lamar Davis, Clayton Douglas Groves, and Marvin Haynes. The money would go to the commissioner of management and budget for full payment of awards under the Imprisonment and Exoneration Remedies Act. The money is for fiscal year 2027 and would remain available for payment until June 30, 2027.

The proposal would set aside general fund money for a payment to Mark Carroll. The proposal names Mark Carroll for payment related to permanent injuries. The payment would be full and final payment under Minnesota Statutes, sections 3.738 and 3.739. The money is for fiscal year 2027 and would remain available for payment until June 30, 2027.