SF1447

SF1447 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Clean water and parks and trails fund appropriations

Related bill: HF1370

AI Generated Summary

The bill proposes the allocation of funds from Minnesota's clean water and parks and trails funds for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The funds will be used for various activities aimed at enhancing environmental conservation and infrastructure, ensuring clean water availability, and maintaining and improving state parks and trails. Specific appropriations include improving water quality, supporting agricultural practices that prevent pollution, advancing conservation efforts, and promoting public engagement in environmental stewardship. The bill also includes measures to ensure that the funded projects enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities and encourage diversity in environmental careers. All allocations have specified conditions to ensure that the funds are spent appropriately and effectively for their intended purposes.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Withdrawn and re-referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

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      "summary": "Appropriations remain available for expenditure until certain timelines, as per exceptions to section 16A.28.",
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    "citation": "16A.28"
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    "analysis": {
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        "A new subsection clarifying disbursement rules."
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      "removed": [
        "Eliminates previous requirement for municipal matching funds."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies pension fund eligibility for volunteer firefighters under section 353G.06.",
      "modified": [
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      "summary": "Allocations for grants are based on regional park and trail significance outside the metropolitan area, as per section 85.535.",
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      "summary": "Point source implementation grants program is funded as per section 446A.073.",
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        "Funding availability extended to June 30, 2032."
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    },
    "citation": "446A.073"
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Funding for small community wastewater treatment grants falls under section 446A.075.",
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