SF1157 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Wetland Banking Program wetlands restoration and creation grants provision and appropriation
Related bill: HF80
AI Generated Summary
The bill, S.F. No. 1157, proposes that in the years 2026 and 2027, funds will be allocated from Minnesota's general fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. This funding is intended to support a cost-sharing program that assists landowners in restoring and creating wetlands that qualify for the state's wetland banking program. The activities covered by these grants include assessing and evaluating the site, engineering design and construction (which may involve modifying or removing existing drainage systems), establishing vegetation, and covering costs related to setting up long-term protections (easements) for these wetlands.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "This statute pertains to the Wetland Conservation Act, which the bill references for wetland banking eligibility.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "103G.222"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This statute also relates to the Wetland Conservation Act, which is relevant for the grants the bill describes.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "103G.2251"
}
]