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MN HF2597

MN HF2597
Upper Twin Lake water quality improvement funding provided, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to environment; appropriating money to improve water quality in Upper Twin Lake.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates state funds to improve water quality in Upper Twin Lake, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Specifically, the bill provides two separate appropriations in fiscal year 2026: first, an unspecified amount to the Pollution Control Agency commissioner for a grant to the Twin Lake Association for a two-year water quality improvement project. This grant will support innovative, non-chemical water quality technologies, infrastructure development, invasive weed control, carp control, training, and maintenance. The funds are available until June 30, 2028. The second appropriation, also for an unspecified amount, goes to the natural resources commissioner to help the Twin Lake Association address increased weed-harvesting needs at the lake. Both appropriations come from the state's general fund and are targeted at addressing environmental and ecological challenges in Upper Twin Lake.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy (on 03/20/2025)

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