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MN SF3143

MN SF3143
Agricultural research, education, extension, and technology transfer account money transferal


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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 agriculture; transferring money to the agricultural research, education, extension, and technology transfer account.

AI Summary

This bill transfers $371,000 from Minnesota's general fund to the agricultural research, education, extension, and technology transfer account in fiscal year 2026. Specifically, the bill directs the commissioner of agriculture to transfer these funds to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents to support research focused on crop contamination and exposure to prions (infectious protein particles) deposited by animals infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD), a neurological condition that affects deer, elk, and other cervid species. The bill aims to support agricultural and scientific research by providing dedicated funding for investigating potential risks and impacts of CWD on crops and agricultural systems.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development (on 04/01/2025)

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