HF3257 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Wolf-livestock conflict prevention grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3226
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The main purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for preventing conflicts between wolves and livestock through the use of grants.
Main Provisions
- The bill appropriates $45,000 for the fiscal year 2026 and another $45,000 for the fiscal year 2027.
- The funding will come from the general fund and be directed to the commissioner of agriculture.
- The funds are designated specifically for "wolf-livestock conflict prevention grants," which are outlined under Minnesota Statutes section 3.737.
- The commissioner of agriculture may allocate a portion of the funds to support federal wildlife services, specifically for their nonlethal methods of preventing conflicts.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill introduces a specific appropriation in financial support that targets conflict prevention between wolves and livestock, which includes nonlethal strategies. Previously, funding or detailed allocations for such methods might have been less specifically outlined.
Relevant Terms
wolf-livestock conflict, conflict prevention grants, nonlethal prevention, wildlife services, Minnesota Statutes section 3.737, commissioner of agriculture.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Agriculture Finance and Policy |
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Agriculture Finance and Policy |
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