HF271

HF271 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Wolf and elk depredation compensation payments funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF469

AI Generated Summary

This bill in Minnesota is about providing funds to compensate farmers and livestock owners for damages caused by wolves and elk. Specifically, the bill designates money from the state’s general fund for the next two fiscal years (2026 and 2027) to pay for livestock harmed by wolves and for crop or fence damage caused by elk. The funds can also be used flexibly within the two years if the damages in one year exceed the allocated amount. Additionally, a portion of the funds can be used to pay university extension agents who assess the value of the damaged or lost livestock. If the claims for damages are unusually high, the commissioner of agriculture has the authority to adjust how the funds are used to ensure there is enough money to cover the claims.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Agriculture Finance and Policy
February 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
February 18, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes a specific allocation for university extension agent reimbursements."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill appropriates funds for compensation payments for livestock destroyed or crippled by wolves under section 3.737.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "3.737"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "The provision allows for the flexibility of funds between wolf and elk damage compensations based on demand."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill appropriates funds for compensation payments for crop or fence damage caused by elk under section 3.7371.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "3.7371"
  }
]