The bill, S.F. No. 1516, proposes to allocate funds to the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute in Minnesota. Specifically, it seeks to provide $4,388,000 in 2026 and $4,434,000 in 2027. These funds will be drawn from the state's general fund and are intended to support the Institute in fulfilling its research obligations as defined in Minnesota Statutes chapter 116V. This bill has been introduced by Senators Westrom and Dahms and is now under consideration by relevant committees, including those focused on agriculture, veterans, broadband, and rural development.