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SF2458 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Omnibus Agriculture, Broadband and Rural Development policy and appropriations

Related bill: HF2446

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill proposes a comprehensive budget for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Board of Animal Health, and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. It aims to make policy and technical changes to existing agricultural provisions, modify and establish fees, and require various reports and civil penalties.

Main Provisions

  • Budget Appropriations: The bill outlines appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It includes funds for protection services, agricultural marketing and development, and administrative and financial assistance.

  • Specific Programs and Allocations:

    • Funds are designated for soil health financial assistance, pollinator research, compensation for livestock and crop damage, and replacement of capital equipment in the Department of Agriculture’s analytical lab.
    • Financial support is outlined for Minnesota's dairy development, organic certification, and agricultural research, including the agriculture rapid response fund and research on avian influenza.
    • Grants are allocated for agricultural growth, research, and innovation to support renewable energy, food hubs, urban agriculture, and school nutrition programs.

  • Support and Services:

    • Funding is provided for mental health counseling via the Region Five Development Commission, support for emerging farmers, and farm advocate services.
    • The bill includes provisions to maintain service levels at the Board of Animal Health and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes, introducing new sections and subdivisions for agriculture-related oversight and grant programs.
  • It repeals certain sections and rules that the bill now updates or replaces with new statutory guidance.

Relevant Terms

Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, appropriations, soil health, pollinator research, livestock damage, crop damage, organic certification, dairy development, agricultural growth, urban agriculture, mental health counseling, emerging farmers, farm advocate services.

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 13, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 13, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
April 07, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toFinance
April 07, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toFinance
April 10, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
April 10, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
April 10, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 10, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
SenateFloorActionReferred toRules and Administration
April 28, 2025SenateFloorActionRule 45-amend, subst. General Orders
April 28, 2025SenateFloorActionRule 45-amend, subst. General Orders

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill modifies pension fund eligibility for volunteer firefighters under section 353G.06.",
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