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SF3226 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Wolf-livestock conflict prevention grants appropriation

Related bill: HF3257

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill seeks to reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock in Minnesota by providing financial support for conflict prevention measures.

Main Provisions

  • The bill allocates $45,000 for the fiscal year 2026 and another $45,000 for the fiscal year 2027.
  • These funds are designated for wolf-livestock conflict prevention grants.
  • The appropriations are to be distributed by the commissioner of agriculture.
  • A portion of the funds may be used to assist nonlethal prevention efforts carried out by federal wildlife services.

Significant Changes

  • This bill introduces specific funding allocations dedicated to nonlethal conflict prevention strategies between wolves and livestock, enhancing existing wildlife management measures under Minnesota law.

Relevant Terms

wolf-livestock conflict, grants, nonlethal prevention, appropriations, Minnesota agriculture

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "45,000 dollars appropriated in fiscal year 2026 and in fiscal year 2027 for wolflivestock conflict prevention."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Appropriations made for wolflivestock conflict prevention grants under section 3.737.",
      "modified": [
        "Allows funds to be used for nonlethal prevention work by federal wildlife services."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "3.737",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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