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This bill provides the base budget appropriations for Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality departments for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. It allocates specific funding amounts to various state agencies and programs, detailing exact budget allocations, nonlapsing fund provisions, and performance measurement targets. The bill covers multiple departments including the Department of Agriculture and Food, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Natural Resources, and the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration. Key funding areas include water resources, wildlife conservation, environmental protection, agricultural programs, and energy development. The bill specifies precise dollar amounts for different program areas, sets performance metrics for each department (such as water conservation targets, wildlife protection goals, and inspection rates), and includes provisions for specific grants and one-time funding allocations. The appropriations range from supporting state parks and outdoor recreation to funding scientific research, environmental monitoring, and agricultural development. The bill takes effect primarily on July 1, 2025, with some sections potentially taking effect earlier depending on legislative approval.

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