Agriculture and broadband development policy and finance bill.

Related bill: SF2458

Bill text versions

• Introduction PDF file
• 1st Engrossment PDF file
• 2nd Engrossment PDF file
• 1st Unofficial Engrossment PDF file
• CCR-HF2446 PDF file
• 3rd Engrossment PDF file

Past committee meetings

• Ways and Means on: April 21, 2025 13:00
• Agriculture Finance and Policy on: April 07, 2025 13:00
• Agriculture Finance and Policy on: April 09, 2025 13:00
• Agriculture Finance and Policy on: May 09, 2025 09:30
• Agriculture Finance and Policy on: April 02, 2025 13:00

Actions

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New promotional methods for Minnesota-grown produce."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Old promotional strategies deemed ineffective."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments related to the agricultural marketing and promotion under section 17.1017.",
      "modified": [
        "Updating legal language to reflect new market conditions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "17.1017"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of new agricultural products in state-sponsored events."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Elimination of outdated agricultural event policies."
      ],
      "summary": "Changes in agriculture policies under section 17.1018.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to the responsibilities of event organizers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "17.1018"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifications on eligibility for low-interest loans."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Removal of redundant qualifications."
      ],
      "summary": "Amending sections around agricultural loans under subsection 17.117.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated interest rate terms for better accessibility."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "17.117"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional types of pesticides under regulation."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Outdated pesticide regulations."
      ],
      "summary": "Modification in pesticide regulatory provisions under subdivision 8 of section 18B.26.",
      "modified": [
        "Enhanced safety guidelines for handling."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "18B.26"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New fee structures for pesticide registrations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Fees that no longer apply under updated regulations."
      ],
      "summary": "Policy adjustments regarding pesticide actions and fees under section 18J.01.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes to administrative procedures for fee collection."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "18J.01"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for new seed testing methods."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Outdated seed standards."
      ],
      "summary": "Regulatory updates to seed laws under section 21.111.",
      "modified": [
        "Revise compliance requirements for seed distributors."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "21.111"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Addition of new administrative roles focused on tech integration."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Elimination of redundant administrative tasks."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments to administrative provisions under section 28A.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Update reporting requirements to reflect current practices."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "28A.03"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New ways to apply for financial aid."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Certain outdated eligibility criteria."
      ],
      "summary": "Adjustments to rural finance authority under subdivision 2 of section 41B.039.",
      "modified": [
        "Streamlining the application process for efficiency."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "41B.039"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows for new grant types to encourage innovative research."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Restrictions on cross-agency collaborations."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill updates the agricultural research sector as per section 41A.14.",
      "modified": [
        "Revise funding allocation to focus more on emerging agricultural trends."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "41A.14"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional funding for new research areas identified."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Funding for expired projects."
      ],
      "summary": "The section 41A.12 sees changes related to the agricultural growth research initiative.",
      "modified": [
        "Reallocation of funds to prioritize higher-impact projects."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "41A.12"
  }
]

Sponsors

• Rep. Paul Anderson (R)
• Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL)
• Aric Putnam (DFL)