Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to address environmental concerns by facilitating the transportation of wood waste to appropriate facilities for processing. This effort supports recycling and responsible waste management practices.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill designates $7,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026.
• Grant Recipient: The allocated money will be managed through a grant to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association.
• Use of Funds: The primary purpose of the grant is to cover the costs associated with transporting wood waste to facilities equipped to process such materials.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

There are no explicit changes to existing laws mentioned in this bill. Instead, it introduces a new appropriation for the specified environmental purpose.

Relevant Terms

• Environment
• Wood waste
• Processing facilities
• Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association
• Pollution Control Agency