SF2663 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Soil and water conservation district aid funding source modification and appropriation increase

Related bill: HF2660

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to modify the source of funding and increase the financial support for soil and water conservation district aid in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • The bill amends the existing law to change the funding source for soil and water conservation district aid from the general fund to the general clean water fund starting in 2025.
  • It increases the annual appropriation for these aids from $12,000,000 to $20,000,000 for 2025 and beyond.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The shift from the general fund to the general clean water fund as the financial source for the aid marks a significant change.
  • The appropriation amount is being increased by $8,000,000, enhancing the support for soil and water conservation efforts.

Relevant Terms

  • Soil and water conservation district
  • General fund
  • General clean water fund
  • Appropriation
  • Aid

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTaxes
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the funding source and appropriation amounts for local government aids related to soil and water conservation district aid under section 477A.23.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes appropriation amounts from $12,000,000 to $20,000,000 annually from the general clean water fund starting in 2025."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "477A.23"
  }
]