SF2962

Purpose

Provide a one-time funding boost to support community tree planting. The bill appropriates money to help fund grants that support tree planting projects in communities.

Main Provisions

• One-time appropriation of 3,000,000 dollars from the General Fund for fiscal year 2026.
• The funds are allocated to the Metropolitan Council for community treeplanting grants.
• Grants are administered under Minnesota Statutes section 473.355.
• The appropriation is available for use until June 30, 2028.

Relationship to Existing Law

• Directs funding to the established community treeplanting grants program authorized by Minnesota Statutes section 473.355.
• Uses the General Fund as the source of the money.

Significance and Changes to Law

• Creates a temporary, non-recurring addition to funding for tree planting through the Metropolitan Council.
• No permanent change to ongoing funding levels or to the statutory framework beyond authorizing a one-time appropriation.

Administration and Oversight

• Managed by the Metropolitan Council in accordance with the referenced statute for community treeplanting grants.
• The onetime nature means the funds do not create an ongoing appropriation beyond the 2026-2028 window.

Fiscal Impact

• Adds a one-time $3,000,000 appropriation in FY2026 from the General Fund.
• The funds are available through June 30, 2028, for eligible grants under the program.

Relevant Terms

• Metropolitan Council
• community treeplanting grants
• General Fund
• Minnesota Statutes section 473.355
• fiscal year 2026
• one-time appropriation
• June 30, 2028