HF1843

Purpose

Provide funding from the general fund to support the L awns to Legumes program, as authorized under Minnesota law.

Main Provisions

• An appropriation of 1,500,000 dollars is made in Fiscal Year 2026 from the general fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) for the L awns to Legumes program (as referenced in Minnesota Statutes 103B.104).
• The Board may enter into agreements with local governments, Metro Blooms, and other organizations to support this effort.
• This is a one-time appropriation.

Funding Source and Recipient

• Source: General Fund.
• Recipient: Board of Water and Soil Resources.
• Relation to law: For the L awns to Legumes program under Minnesota Statutes 103B.104.

Duration and Availability

• Type of appropriation: One-time.
• Availability period: Funds available until June 30, 2029.

Authorities and Partnerships

• The Board of Water and Soil Resources is authorized to form partnerships with:
  • Local governments
  • Metro Blooms
  • Other organizations
• Purpose of partnerships: To support the L awns to Legumes program.

Significance and Changes to Law

• Establishes a new, specific one-time funding allocation to advance the L awns to Legumes program.
• Introduces or expands potential collaborations with local governments and non-government organizations to implement the program.
• Sets a clear deadline for use of the funds (June 30, 2029).

Relevant Terms

Lawns to Legumes program; Board of Water and Soil Resources; general fund; Minnesota Statutes 103B.104; fiscal year 2026; 1,500,000; one-time appropriation; available until June 30, 2029; local governments; Metro Blooms; agreements; partnerships.