Bill > HF489

This bill appropriates money from the parks and trails fund for various purposes related to Minnesota's outdoor recreational infrastructure. In fiscal years 2026 and 2027, the bill allocates $25,802,000 and $26,920,000 respectively to the commissioner of natural resources for state parks, recreation areas, and trails, with goals to connect people to the outdoors, acquire land, maintain existing holdings, and improve coordination with partners. Additionally, the bill provides $12,901,000 and $13,460,000 in the same fiscal years for grants to regional parks and trails outside the seven-county metropolitan area, with specific provisions for the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to recommend and oversee projects. The bill also appropriates $652,000 and $679,000 for coordination between the Department of Natural Resources, Metropolitan Council, and the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. Furthermore, the bill extends the availability of several previously granted funds for specific trail and recreation area projects in counties like Goodhue, Stearns, and cities like Winona, Austin, and Duluth, allowing these grants to be used until June 30, 2027.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0489&ssn=0&y=2025