MinneSlate - Track.MN: Minnesota State Legislature bill HF41 -- Meat, poultry, egg, and milk processing facilities funding provided; and money appropriated.

HF41 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Meat, poultry, egg, and milk processing facilities funding provided; and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF305

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes that the state of Minnesota allocate $1,250,000 each year in 2026 and 2027 to help start, modernize, or expand meat, poultry, egg, and milk processing facilities. This funding will come from the general fund and will be managed through the agricultural growth, research, and innovation program. Each grant provided under this initiative can be up to $200,000. Funds that are not used by the end of fiscal year 2027 will remain available until June 30, 2028, for use in similar projects. The bill is being overseen by the Committee on Agriculture Finance and Policy.

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

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces funding for egg processing facilities."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill appropriates funds under section 41A.12 for agriculture processing facility upgrades.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases maximum grant award to $200,000."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "41A.12"
  }
]