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MN SF3534

MN SF3534
Slow the Spread program appropriation to manage spongy moth populations


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Introduced
05/18/2025
In Committee
05/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to agriculture; appropriating money for the Slow the Spread program to manage spongy moth populations.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $954,000 from the environment and natural resources trust fund to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 specifically for the Slow the Spread (STS) program. The funding is designated to support efforts to monitor, control, and treat spongy moth populations, which are invasive insects that can cause significant damage to forests and trees. The spongy moth (formerly known as the gypsy moth) is a destructive pest that can defoliate large areas of woodland, posing a serious threat to forest ecosystems. By allocating these funds, the bill aims to help manage and mitigate the spread of these moths, protecting Minnesota's natural resources and forestry.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development (on 05/18/2025)

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