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MN SF3108

University of Minnesota promising industry sectors research appropriation


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Introduced
04/01/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
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 $40 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's general fund to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents, specifically to support research and development in four promising industry sectors: biomanufacturing (the industrial-scale production of biological products or materials), precision agriculture (using technology like GPS and data analytics to optimize farming practices), hypersonics (technologies related to extremely high-speed flight), and green energy and green iron industries (sectors focused on environmentally sustainable energy production and manufacturing processes). The funding is intended to advance innovation and develop new technologies within these key industry areas, demonstrating the state's commitment to supporting cutting-edge research that could potentially drive economic growth and technological advancement in Minnesota.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education (on 04/01/2025)

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