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.
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to | Ways and Means |
February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to | Ways and Means |
March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Motion to lay on the table | |
March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Motion prevailed |