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HF653 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Money transferred to the agricultural research, education, extension, and technology transfer (AGREETT) account; grant program and farm business management challenge grant funding provided; reports required; and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1178

AI Generated Summary

This bill, presented in the Minnesota House of Representatives, aims to improve agricultural research, education, extension, technology transfer, and farm business management through increased funding. Specifically, it proposes transferring and appropriating over $11 million from the state's general fund each year in 2026 and 2027 into the AGREETT (Agriculture Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer) account. This funding will support various programs including research on turkey-related diseases, the Forever Green Initiative, agricultural education enhancements, and studies on wild rice. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reporting to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of these funds. The allocation is set to continue with the same amount annually from 2028 onwards.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toAgriculture Finance and Policy
February 18, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provision for various specific research projects including avian influenza, salmonella prevention, and potato breeding."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill involves the transfer and appropriation of funds for the AGREETT program as established under section 41A.14.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment of the appropriation amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.",
        "Inclusion of new fiscal year bases starting in 2028."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "41A.14"
  }
]

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