SF770

SF770 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriation and certain land leveraging for federal grant funds authorization provision

Related bill: HF1250

AI Generated Summary

Senate Bill SF No. 770 proposes to allocate funds from Minnesota's Outdoor Heritage Fund for various environmental projects focusing on natural resources conservation during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill intends to support the acquisition, restoration, and enhancement of wildlife habitats, prairies, forests, wetlands, and other natural areas across Minnesota. It specifies how the appropriated funds should be distributed among different projects and organizational partners like the Department of Natural Resources, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and The Nature Conservancy. Additionally, it outlines certain terms for the management, evaluation, and reporting of funded projects to ensure effectiveness and transparency. The bill also addresses leveraging these funds to attract federal grants, enhancing the overall impact and reach of the conservation efforts. By doing so, the bill aims to preserve and improve Minnesota's natural landscapes and biodiversity.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New conditions for the availability of appropriations and payment conditions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No explicit removals noted in section 97A056."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the administration and appropriation rules related to the outdoor heritage fund under section 97A056.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to the technical evaluation panel's roles under section 97A056 subdivision 10."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A056"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Appropriations for new land acquisitions for wildlife management and scientific purposes."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No removals noted in relation to 86A05."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments related to wildlife management area purposes and scientific and natural area purposes under section 86A05.",
      "modified": [
        "Designation of land for specific environmental purposes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "86A05"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New monitoring and enforcement fund establishment."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous application of subdivision 8 paragraph b is not applicable anymore for specific projects."
      ],
      "summary": "Changes in the usage of section 103F515 concerning the acquisition of permanent conservation easements.",
      "modified": [
        "Criteria for listing permanent conservation easements in final reports."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "103F515"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Ensures that restoration or enhancement projects involve lands protected by public ownership."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No removals are explicitly mentioned."
      ],
      "summary": "Reference to public waters as defined in section 103G005 subdivision 15.",
      "modified": [
        "Priority given to projects involving public waters under this citation."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "103G005"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Ensures availability of funds for legislative coordinating commission."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No explicit removals noted related to this section."
      ],
      "summary": "Applies to the appropriation for administrative expenses of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.",
      "modified": [
        "Extends the availability of the appropriation detailed in section 16A281."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A281"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allocations for maintaining the legacy website."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No removals or reductions of previous conditions noted."
      ],
      "summary": "Website requirements under Minnesota Statutes section 3303 subdivision 10.",
      "modified": [
        "Set budget allocations for website maintenance annually."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "3303"
  }
]