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MN SF2013
Fishing in the neighborhood program appropriation


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to game and fish; appropriating money for the fishing in the neighborhood program.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $400,000 total ($200,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the game and fish fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources to support the Fishing in the Neighborhood Program. The funding is specifically intended to expand the program statewide, with the goals of creating more angling (fishing) opportunities for children, increasing public awareness about fishing, and promoting environmental stewardship. The game and fish fund is a dedicated state fund typically used to support wildlife conservation, fishing, and hunting-related programs and services. By allocating these funds, the bill seeks to broaden access to fishing experiences across Minnesota's counties and cities, potentially helping to introduce more young people to outdoor recreational activities and environmental education.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy (on 02/27/2025)

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