HF452 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Southeast regional groundwater protection and soil health initiative funding provided from the clean water fund, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF909
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill in Minnesota is proposing to allocate funds from the clean water fund to support a new initiative aimed at protecting regional groundwater and improving soil health in southeastern Minnesota. Specifically, in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, grants will be given to soil and water conservation districts in several counties to help reduce harmful nutrient leaching into groundwater, prevent nitrogen from affecting the soil in non-beneficial ways, and minimize erosion. Additionally, these districts can use the grants to support related projects like cover crop programs, alternative crop solutions, and enhancements to haying, grazing, and pasture management.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Legacy Finance |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Allows subgrants for local soil and water conservation initiatives."
],
"removed": [
"Removes limitations previously imposed by section 103F.06 for grant usage."
],
"summary": "The bill overrides restrictions in section 103F.06 for specific conservation projects.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts eligible project scopes under existing groundwater protection frameworks."
]
},
"citation": "103F.06"
}
]