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MN HF2385

University of Minnesota funding provided to perform research in promising industry sectors, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to higher education; appropriating money for the University of Minnesota to perform research in promising industry sectors.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $80 million ($40 million in fiscal year 2026 and $40 million in fiscal year 2027) from the state's general fund to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents. The purpose of this funding is to support research and development in four specific promising industry sectors: biomanufacturing (which involves using biological systems to produce commercial products), precision agriculture (advanced farming techniques that use technology to optimize crop production), hypersonics (research into extremely high-speed flight technologies), and green energy and green iron industries (environmentally sustainable energy production and manufacturing processes). The appropriation aims to advance innovation and technological development in these key economic and technological areas, potentially supporting Minnesota's economic growth and technological competitiveness.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy (on 03/17/2025)

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