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MN HF2621

MN HF2621
Community tree-planting grants 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 natural resources; appropriating money for community tree-planting grants.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $3 million from the state's general fund to the Metropolitan Council (a regional planning organization in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area) specifically for community tree-planting grants during fiscal year 2026. The funding is designated for grants authorized under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.355, which likely relates to urban forestry or green infrastructure initiatives. The appropriation is considered a one-time allocation and will be available for use until June 30, 2028, providing a three-year window for the Metropolitan Council to distribute these grants to support community-level tree planting efforts in the Twin Cities metropolitan region.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Author added Falconer (on 04/03/2025)

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