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HF1364 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Local road wetland replacement program funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1281

AI Generated Summary

This bill appropriates funds for the Local Road Wetland Replacement Program in Minnesota. It allocates:

  • $15 million from bond proceeds and $11.5 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for acquiring land or easements and restoring, creating, enhancing, and preserving wetlands. These wetlands will replace those drained or filled due to public road repairs or reconstruction as required by state law.
  • $15 million in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund for the same purposes.

The Board may adjust the priority order for wetland replacement projects following an in-lieu fee agreement approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The land or easement acquisitions must be at fair market value, and the Board is authorized to collaborate with federal and state entities, nonprofits, and private owners to obtain wetland replacement credits.

The bill also authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to $15 million to fund the program.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces specific appropriations from bond proceeds and general funds for wetland projects."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill appropriates funds for wetland replacement required by section 103G.222.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the priority order for implementing in-lieu fee agreements under specific federal guidelines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "103G.222"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill authorizes the sale of state bonds under existing statutes governing bond sales.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the amount and terms for selling and issuing state bonds as per section 16A.631 to 16A.675."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.631"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the procedure for issuing bonds as guided by specific Minnesota Statutes sections.",
      "modified": [
        "Reinforces the adherence to bond issuance procedures."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.675"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill involves compliance with rules governing wetland replacement credits.",
      "modified": [
        "Enhances coordination with qualified entities to acquire wetland replacement credits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "Minnesota Rules chapter 8420"
  }
]

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