SF1833

SF1833 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Forests and forestry capital projects bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF1332

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 1833) proposes funding for forestry-related capital projects in Minnesota. Specifically, it appropriates $18,000,000 from bond proceeds to the commissioner of natural resources for reforestation efforts on state forest lands, as required by Minnesota statutes. The funding would cover the purchase of native seeds and seedlings, planting and site preparation, and forest protection measures.

Of the total amount, $8,000,000 is designated for forest stand improvement and management, including efforts to combat emerald ash borer and spruce budworm infestations on state forest lands.

To finance these projects, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to $18,000,000, following the procedures outlined in the Minnesota Constitution and state statutes.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New funding for purchasing native seeds and seedlings for reforestation."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "Appropriation for reforestation to meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 89.002, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "N/A"
      ]
    },
    "citation": "89.002"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes management and treatment of forest pests like emerald ash borer and spruce budworm."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "Funds may be used for forest stand improvement and management under section 88.01.",
      "modified": [
        "N/A"
      ]
    },
    "citation": "88.01"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes management and treatment of forest pests like emerald ash borer and spruce budworm."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "Funds may be used for forest stand improvement and management under section 88.06.",
      "modified": [
        "N/A"
      ]
    },
    "citation": "88.06"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorizes issuance and sale of state bonds for the projects outlined."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "Bond sale issuance conducted per sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": [
        "N/A"
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  }
]