HF1517 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minnesota Black Farmers Association funding provided to purchase advanced 21st century farming equipment for use by a cooperative of Black veteran farmers, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2473
AI Generated Summary
This bill appropriates $2,500,000 from Minnesota's general fund in the fiscal year 2026 for a grant to the Minnesota Black Farmers Association. The funds will be used to purchase advanced 21st-century farming equipment, including skid steers and John Deere tractors with attachments. The equipment will be utilized by members of a cooperative of Black veteran farmers. The Minnesota commissioner of agriculture is responsible for awarding the grant.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Agriculture Finance and Policy |
February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Agriculture Finance and Policy |
April 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
April 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
April 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |