This bill (H.F. No. 1390) proposes an appropriation of $500,000 from Minnesota’s general fund in fiscal year 2026 for a grant to the 1854 Treaty Authority. The funding is designated for a study of bear populations in the area ceded in the September 30, 1854, treaty between the Lake Superior Chippewa and the U.S. government. The study must assess current bear population levels, analyze factors affecting these populations, and estimate future population trends. The 1854 Treaty Authority is required to submit a report on the study's findings to the chairs and ranking minority members of the relevant state legislative committees by December 31, 2026.