SF819 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Soil and water conservation district aid appropriation increase
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Senate File No. 819 is a legislative bill intended to increase the financial support provided to soil and water conservation districts in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill amends the existing appropriation amounts for these districts:
- For the years 2023 and 2024, $15,000,000 will be allocated annually from the state's general fund.
- Starting in 2025, the annual allocation will decrease to $12,000,000.
- From 2026 onward, the allocation will increase to $16,000,000 annually.
The funds are managed by the commissioner of revenue, who is responsible for distributing them to the soil and water conservation districts as required. This change aims to adjust funding to support environmental conservation efforts more effectively across the state.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Taxes |