Bill > SF2395

This bill appropriates $1.5 million from the Minnesota state general fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) for the Lawns to Legumes program in fiscal year 2026. The Lawns to Legumes program, which aims to support pollinator habitats, will allow BWSR to collaborate with local governments, Metro Blooms, and other organizations to implement the initiative. The funding is designated as a one-time appropriation and will remain available until June 30, 2029, providing a specific timeframe for program implementation and expenditure. By supporting the conversion of traditional lawn spaces to areas planted with legumes, which are beneficial for pollinators like bees, the bill seeks to promote ecological conservation and biodiversity in Minnesota.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2395&ssn=0&y=2025