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MN SF3452

MN SF3452
Grain storage facility safety grant program establishment and appropriation


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Introduced
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020

Introduced Session

91st Legislature 2019-2020

Bill Summary

Grain storage facility safety grant program establishment and appropriation

AI Summary

This bill establishes a grain storage facility safety grant program in Minnesota. It allows the commissioner of agriculture to award cost-share grants to Minnesota farmers to purchase grain storage facility safety equipment, including fall protection systems, personal protective equipment, and engineering controls. The grants cover up to 75% of the farmer's documented costs, up to $500. The bill also allows the commissioner to award grants for grain silo air quality monitoring equipment and to use up to 5% of program funds for promotion and administration. The bill appropriates an unspecified amount from the general fund in fiscal year 2021 to the commissioner for this grant program.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy (on 02/20/2020)

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