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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for environment and natural resources; appropriating money from environment and natural resources trust fund; modifying prior appropriations; modifying fees and surcharges; modifying disposition of certain funds; modifying and establishing duties, authorities, and prohibitions regarding environment and natural resources; modifying and creating environment and natural resources programs; modifying and creating grant programs; providing civil and criminal penalties; authorizing rulemaking; modifying state trail, state forest, and state park provisions; authorizing sales, conveyances, and leases of certain state lands; modifying forestry provisions; modifying game and fish provisions; making technical changes; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 84.027, by adding a subdivision; 86B.415, subdivision 7; 97A.223, subdivision 1; 97A.421, by adding a subdivision; 97A.465, by adding a subdivision; 97A.475, subdivisions 2, 6; 103G.271, subdivision 6; 103G.301, subdivision 2; 115B.421; 116.07, by adding a subdivision; 116.073, subdivisions 1, 2; Laws 2023, chapter 60, article 1, sections 2, subdivisions 2, 7, 10; 3, subdivision 6; Laws 2024, chapter 83, section 2, subdivisions 3, 8; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 84; 86B; 325F.
AI Summary
This bill: establishes comprehensive appropriations and policy provisions for environment and natural resources in Minnesota for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, allocating approximately $396.6 million to the Department of Natural Resources and $157.6 million to the Pollution Control Agency. The bill includes funding for a wide range of programs and initiatives, such as invasive species management, wildlife conservation, park and trail maintenance, water quality protection, environmental education, and climate resilience efforts. Key provisions include increased watercraft surcharges, new regulations for abandoned watercraft, expanded outreach to diverse communities, support for foraging research through a new task force, and modifications to various environmental and natural resources permit and licensing processes. The bill also provides significant funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for specific research projects, conservation efforts, and environmental education programs, with a strong emphasis on scientific research, ecosystem preservation, and engaging underserved communities in environmental stewardship.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing (13:30:00 5/9/2025 ) (on 05/09/2025)
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