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This bill is a comprehensive legacy finance bill that appropriates funds from four special state funds: the Outdoor Heritage Fund, Clean Water Fund, Parks and Trails Fund, and Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill allocates money to various state agencies, organizations, and programs with specific goals for each fund. For the Outdoor Heritage Fund, totaling approximately $162 million, the bill focuses on preserving and enhancing wildlife habitats, including prairies, forests, wetlands, and specific conservation projects across Minnesota. The Clean Water Fund, with about $144 million, targets water quality improvement, groundwater protection, watershed management, and agricultural best practices. The Parks and Trails Fund, totaling around $61 million, supports state parks, regional trail development, and outdoor recreation programs. The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, with approximately $85 million, provides grants for arts education, cultural preservation, historical programs, and supporting diverse cultural organizations. Each fund has specific accountability requirements, and the appropriations are considered one-time funding. The bill also includes provisions for extending certain previous appropriations, making technical amendments to existing statutes, and ensuring that funded projects meet specific criteria for use of legacy funds.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2563&ssn=0&y=2025