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SF2719 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Washington County wood waste and diseased tree utilization program grant bond issuance and appropriation

Related bill: HF1078

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for Washington County's wood waste and diseased tree utilization program. This is achieved by granting funds for land acquisition necessary for the program’s implementation.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $4,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to Washington County. These funds are managed by the commissioner of natural resources and are specifically intended for acquiring land to support the county's program focused on handling wood waste and diseased trees.

  • Bond Sale Authorization: To finance this grant, the bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to issue and sell state bonds up to the amount of $4,000,000. This process must comply with existing Minnesota statutes and constitutional requirements for state bonds.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill introduces a new funding initiative specifically aimed at addressing wood waste and tree disease issues in Washington County through the use of state bonds. This represents a targeted investment in environmental management and county-level resource utilization.

Relevant Terms

  • Capital investment
  • Grant
  • Washington County
  • Wood waste
  • Diseased tree utilization
  • State bonds
  • Land acquisition

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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