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This bill provides $1,500,000 in state funding for the Lawns to Legumes program through the Board of Water and Soil Resources for fiscal year 2026. The program, which aims to support pollinator habitat creation, will allow the board to collaborate with local governments, Metro Blooms, and other organizations to implement the initiative. The funding is a one-time appropriation that will be available until June 30, 2029, and is drawn from the state's general fund. By specifically allocating resources to this program, the bill seeks to promote environmental conservation and support pollinator populations by encouraging the transformation of traditional lawn spaces into more ecologically beneficial landscapes that include legumes and other plants that support pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1843&ssn=0&y=2025