Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF751

Introduced
1/23/23  

Caption

Acquisition of land and easements for habitat and natural area management purposes funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Impact

The enactment of HF751 is expected to strengthen state laws related to land conservation and environmental management. By authorizing the issuance and sale of state bonds, the bill provides a financial mechanism to support these initiatives, ensuring that funds will be available for crucial environmental projects. This investment is significant for the state’s biodiversity and ecological health and is likely to have long-term benefits for wildlife populations and natural habitats across Minnesota.

Summary

House File 751 (HF751) focuses on appropriating funds for the acquisition of land and easements intended for habitat and natural area management. This bill includes provisions for the appropriation of $7,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund, which will be allocated to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The funds are earmarked for various projects, including enhancing aquatic management areas, scientific and natural areas, and state wildlife management areas. The legislation aims to support the state's ongoing efforts to preserve and manage vital ecosystems while promoting environmental stewardship.

Contention

While proponents emphasize the necessity of this funding for environmental preservation, there may be points of contention regarding the sources and implications of bond financing. Concerns could arise over the potential long-term financial impacts on the state budget and the prioritization of funds, with critics possibly highlighting the need for a balanced approach to fiscal responsibility while addressing environmental needs. Overall, the discussion around HF751 reflects the ongoing challenges of funding environmental initiatives amid competing budgetary demands.

Companion Bills

MN SF2600

Similar To Acquisition of land and easements for habitat and natural area management purposes bond issue and appropriation

Previously Filed As

MN SF2600

Acquisition of land and easements for habitat and natural area management purposes bond issue and appropriation

MN HF3837

Land and easement acquisition for habitat and natural area management purposes funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN SF3865

Acquisition of land and easements for habitat and natural area management purposes bond issue and appropriation

MN HF5446

State park and recreation area acquisition funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF2865

Hennepin County; prairie and big woods remnants acquisition and preservation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF2186

Water quality and storage program, working floodplains easements, and working grasslands easements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF1314

State park and recreation area acquisition funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF2485

Capital investment spending authorized, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF5220

Capital investment; spending authorized to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature, new programs established and existing programs modified, prior appropriations modified and canceled, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF4256

St. Paul; Como Zoo habitats for cats and wolves funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

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