Purpose of the Bill

This bill is designed to allocate funds to control and manage the spread of spongy moths in Minnesota. The intent is to protect agriculture and local ecosystems from the damage caused by these pests.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes to appropriate $954,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• These funds are drawn from the general fund and designated for the Slow the Spread program.
• The appropriated money will be used by the commissioner of agriculture to monitor, control, and treat spongy moth populations.

Significant Changes

• This represents a financial commitment from the state's general fund specifically earmarked for addressing spongy moth issues during the fiscal years mentioned.
• It formalizes an allocation for a dedicated program to slow the proliferation of these moths, possibly indicating an increased attention to pest management in the state’s agricultural policy.

Relevant Terms

• Spongy moth management
• Slow the Spread program
• Appropriation
• Commissioner of Agriculture
• Fiscal year 2026, Fiscal year 2027
• General fund