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HF2660 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Funding source modified, and soil and water conservation district aid appropriation increased.

Related bill: SF2663

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the funding source and increase the appropriation for soil and water conservation district aid in Minnesota. This involves changing where the funds come from and increasing the amount allocated to these districts.

Main Provisions

  • Change in Funding Source: The bill proposes a shift in the funding source for soil and water conservation district aid from the general fund to the general clean water fund.

  • Increase in Appropriation: The amount appropriated for these districts is increased from $12,000,000 to $20,000,000 annually starting in 2025 and onwards.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Currently, the appropriations for the soil and water conservation districts are drawn from the general fund at a fixed amount. This bill will change the source to the general clean water fund.

  • It also introduces an increase in the annual amount from $15,000,000 (appropriated in 2023 and 2024) to $20,000,000 for subsequent years, enhancing financial support for these conservation efforts.

Relevant Terms

soil and water conservation, funding source, appropriation, general fund, clean water fund, local government aids, Minnesota Statutes, commissioner of revenue.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toLegacy Finance

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
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      "summary": "This bill modifies funding for local government aids in the context of soil and water conservation district aid under section 477A.23.",
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        "Changes the appropriation source from the general fund to the general clean water fund and increases the amount from $12,000,000 to $20,000,000 annually."
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    "citation": "477A.23",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
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