SF2473 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minnesota Black Farmers Association purchase of advanced 21st century farming equipment for use by a cooperative of Black veteran farmers appropriation
Related bill: HF1517
AI Generated Summary
This bill, S.F. No. 2473, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, appropriates $2,500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the state's Commissioner of Agriculture. The purpose of the appropriation is to provide a grant to the Minnesota Black Farmers Association for the purchase of advanced 21st-century farming equipment, including skid steers and John Deere tractors with attachments. The equipment will be made available for use by a cooperative of Black veteran farmers.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development on: April 21, 2025 15:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development |
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee