SF506 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Environmental and natural resources trust fund appropriation
Related bill: HF1482
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill SF No 506 describes the allocation and management of funds from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It outlines funding for various environmental projects, including wildlife research, water resource management, ecological restoration, and conservation efforts across different regions and ecosystems within the state.
Key points include:
- Appropriated funds will support a range of projects, such as studies on wildlife behavior and survival, enhancements to state park infrastructure, initiatives on water quality, and protection of endangered species.
- Specific projects include deer and walleye studies, a marsh bird survey, interventions to track and manage invasive species, and studies on the impact of climate change on Minnesota's natural resources.
- The bill mandates that these funds are to be used specifically for the outlined purposes within the designated fiscal years.
- Provisions are made for ongoing monitoring and management of funded projects to ensure their effectiveness and sustainability.
- The trust fund appropriations described are one-time, though remaining unspent balances can carry over into the subsequent year within the biennium.
Overall, the bill aims to finance environmental conservation efforts strategically, enhancing the state’s ability to manage its natural resources sustainably while also supporting scientific research and public education on ecological matters.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 22, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| January 22, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| February 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Finance |
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Finance |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading |
Citations
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