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MN HF2218

MN HF2218
Metropolitan Council funding provided for grants to implementing agencies to manage aquatic invasive species, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
03/12/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to environment; appropriating money to the Metropolitan Council for grants to implementing agencies to manage aquatic invasive species.

AI Summary

This bill provides a $1,500,000 appropriation from the state's general fund to the Metropolitan Council specifically for grants aimed at managing aquatic invasive species in the regional parks system during fiscal year 2026. The funding can be used for a variety of purposes related to aquatic invasive species, including prevention, containment, control, and enforcement activities. The grants will be distributed to implementing agencies within the Metropolitan Council's regional parks system, and the appropriated funds will remain available until June 30, 2027. Aquatic invasive species are non-native organisms that can harm local ecosystems, and this bill seeks to provide financial resources to help control and limit their spread in Minnesota's regional parks and water systems.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Hearing (13:00:00 3/27/2025 ) (on 03/27/2025)

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