HF1218 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Environment and natural resources trust fund appropriations allocated, prior appropriations modified, grant programs established, report required, and money appropriated.

AI Generated Summary

This bill appropriates funds from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for various environmental projects in Minnesota for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It provides one-time funding for initiatives related to natural resource data collection, water resource protection, environmental education, invasive species control, air quality and climate change, habitat restoration, and land acquisition for recreation and conservation.

Key provisions include:
- Research on wildlife populations, water quality, invasive species, and climate change impacts.
- Conservation and restoration projects, including wetland and prairie restoration, shoreline stabilization, and forest health initiatives.
- Grants for local parks, trails, and environmental education programs aimed at diverse and underserved communities.
- Funding for innovative environmental solutions, such as renewable energy, agricultural sustainability, and pollution reduction technologies.

Additionally, the bill includes administrative requirements, project oversight conditions, and reporting obligations to ensure accountability and effectiveness. Some existing project appropriations are also extended for additional years.

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt and re-refer toWays and Means
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt and re-refer toWays and Means
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to lay on the table
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion prevailed