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SF1831 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

County agricultural inspector grants appropriation

Related bill: HF39

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 1831) proposes funding for county agricultural inspector grants in Minnesota. It appropriates $1,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture, with up to 3% of the funds allocated for administrative purposes.

To qualify for these grants, counties must employ a county agricultural inspector or a designated employee who: 1. Has completed training for new county agricultural inspectors provided by the commissioner of agriculture. 2. Coordinates with the commissioner to review relevant laws and enforcement procedures. 3. Submits local weed inspector annual report data to the commissioner. 4. Conducts annual meetings and training for local weed inspectors. 5. Assists the commissioner in agricultural control programs and related efforts as directed by the county board.

Eligible inspectors or designated employees must submit an annual application to receive funding, and the commissioner will distribute grant funds equally among qualifying counties.

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes an annual meeting and training for local weed inspectors as a new requirement."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill addresses responsibilities of county agricultural inspectors in relation to control programs under section 18.81 subdivision 1b.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies that inspectors assist with control programs as directed by the county board."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "18.81 subdivision 1b"
  }
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