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SF2663 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Soil and water conservation district aid funding source modification and appropriation increase

Related bill: HF2660

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the funding source and increase the financial support for soil and water conservation district aids in Minnesota. The goal is to enhance the resources available for these important environmental efforts by altering how they are funded.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Source Change: The bill proposes a change in the source of funding for soil and water conservation aid. Starting in 2025, the funding for these aids will shift from the general fund to the general clean water fund.

  • Increased Appropriation: The annual appropriation for the soil and water conservation district aid will increase. While the current funding is set at $12,000,000 from the general fund, this will be increased to $20,000,000 from the clean water fund starting in 2025.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 477A.23, subdivision 6, by increasing the allocated aid amount from $12,000,000 to $20,000,000 and changing the funding source to the general clean water fund. This represents a significant boost in funding and aligns the source with clean water and environmental priorities.

Relevant Terms

soil and water conservation, local government aids, appropriation, funding source, general fund, clean water fund, Minnesota Statutes section 477A.23

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTaxes
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the appropriation for soil and water conservation district aid under section 477A.23, subdivision 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases the appropriation for aids payable in 2025 and thereafter and changes the funding source from the general fund to the general clean water fund."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "477A.23",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  }
]

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