SF1833

SF1833 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Forests and forestry capital projects bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF1332

AI Generated Summary

This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1833, proposes funding for forests and forestry capital projects through the issuance of state bonds. Specifically:

$18 million is appropriated from bond proceeds for reforestation efforts on state forest lands to meet statutory requirements. This funding would support activities such as:
- Purchasing native seeds and seedlings
- Planting, seeding, site preparation, and protection of reforested areas
Of this total, $8 million may be used for forest stand improvement, management, and treatment of infestations from the emerald ash borer and spruce budworm on state forest lands.
The Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to issue state bonds up to $18 million to fund these projects under relevant Minnesota Statutes and the State Constitution.

The bill was introduced on February 24, 2025, and referred to the Capital Investment Committee for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken

Citations

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        "Funding for purchase of native seeds and seedlings.",
        "Support for planting and site preparation on state lands."
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      "summary": "This bill allocates funds for reforestation projects in accordance with reforestation requirements of section 89.002, subdivision 2.",
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    "citation": "89.002",
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  },
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    "citation": "88.01",
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    "citation": "88.06",
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