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HF1066 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Appropriation for soil and water conservation district aid increased.

Related bill: SF1089

AI Generated Summary

House File No. 1066 is a legislative bill aimed at modifying the financial support given to soil and water conservation districts in Minnesota. Specifically, it proposes to increase the annual funding allocated to these districts. Here’s a simple breakdown of the changes:

  1. Current Funding: For the years 2023 and 2024, the amount allocated is $15,000,000 each year.
  2. Proposed Funding Change: Starting in 2025, the bill proposes to increase this annual allocation to $20,000,000.

This adjustment in funding will be drawn from the general fund and administered by the commissioner of revenue, as stipulated by the Minnesota Statutes. The bill aims to ensure that soil and water conservation districts have increased financial resources to support their conservation efforts, reflecting a greater commitment to environmental conservation at a legislative level.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTaxes
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Increases annual appropriation to $20,000,000 starting in 2025."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill addresses subsidy allocations to soil and water conservation districts under section 477A.23.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "477A.23"
  }
]

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