Bill > HF1078

This bill provides a $4,000,000 state grant to Washington County specifically for its wood waste and diseased tree utilization program, with the funds to be used for land acquisition. The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds to finance the appropriation, following the standard procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and in accordance with the Minnesota Constitution's provisions on state bonding. The funding is intended to support the county's efforts to manage and repurpose wood waste and address diseased trees, which likely involves environmental conservation and resource management strategies. The bill becomes effective immediately after it is enacted, allowing Washington County to proceed with its planned program using the state-provided funding. The bond issuance mechanism ensures that the county receives the necessary funds while spreading the financial burden over time through state bond repayment.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1078&ssn=0&y=2025