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SF1297 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Keep it Clean program establishment and appropriation

Related bill: HF788

AI Generated Summary

This bill, titled S.F. No. 1297, is designed to address pollution issues related to the leaving of garbage and human waste on ice in Minnesota’s lakes during winter. The bill outlines changes to fees and surcharges for various licenses related to fish houses, dark houses, and shelters. These include introducing a 10-dollar surcharge on licenses which will go into a fund called the "Keep it Clean" account.

The bill also establishes a new program called the "Keep it Clean" program, which aims to prevent water pollution during winter activities. This program will be overseen by the commissioner of natural resources in collaboration with other state bodies and will involve:

  1. Coordinating efforts with local governments and non-governmental organizations.
  2. Implementing a grant program to help these entities create and maintain facilities for waste disposal near lakes.
  3. Enhancing enforcement of pollution laws during winter.
  4. Launching educational campaigns and organizing cleanup initiatives.

The bill also involves financial appropriations to support the program's administration and grant activities from the state's general fund and the designated "Keep it Clean" account within the game and fish fund.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

 
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      "summary": "The bill amends the fees for licenses related to fish houses, dark houses, and shelters for residents, adding a $10 surcharge to support the Keep it Clean program, which will be deposited into a dedicated account.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusted the fees for various license types for fish houses, dark houses, and shelters for residents."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.475"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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        "Establishment of the Keep it Clean program and its administrative framework."
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    "citation": "97C.364"
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]

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