HF2026 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Parks and trails fund grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

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This bill seeks to extend the availability of grant funding from the Minnesota Parks and Trails Fund for several projects. Specifically, the bill allows funds allocated in fiscal years 2023 and 2024 for various park and trail projects in Goodhue County, Stearns County, the city of Winona, the city of Austin, and the city of Duluth to remain available until June 30, 2027. The extensions apply to the following projects:

  1. Cannon Valley Trail (Goodhue County) – Extends the availability of a fiscal year 2023 grant.
  2. Beaver Island Trail (Stearns County) – Extends the availability of a fiscal year 2023 grant.
  3. Bluffs Traverse Trail (City of Winona) – Extends the availability of a fiscal year 2023 grant.
  4. Jay C. Hormel Nature Center (City of Austin) – Extends the availability of a fiscal year 2024 grant.
  5. Spirit Mountain Recreation Area (City of Duluth) – Extends the availability of a fiscal year 2023 grant.
  6. Waabizheshikana–Marten Trail (City of Duluth) – Extends the availability of a fiscal year 2024 grant.

In summary, the bill ensures that these previously allocated funds remain accessible for an extended period, giving these projects additional time to complete their intended improvements.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toLegacy Finance
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toLegacy Finance
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toLegacy Finance