Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF3527

Introduced
2/12/24  

Caption

Manure management grants appropriation

Impact

By providing financial assistance for projects that promote responsible land use and manure management, SF3527 seeks to create a significant positive impact on environmental quality. The grants can support various initiatives, such as establishing conservation easements or constructing new manure storage facilities, with the expectation that recipients will prepare nutrient management plans. This measure aims to align agricultural practices with state-wide environmental goals, thereby strengthening Minnesota's commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Summary

SF3527 is an act focused on appropriating funds for a grant program aimed at enhancing manure management practices in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill allocates funding from the general fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving groundwater quality in agricultural areas. The program prioritizes funding for projects located in regions identified as having high nitrate levels or susceptible to groundwater pollution, thus emphasizing the protection of vulnerable ecosystems while also supporting farmers in complying with environmental standards.

Contention

While the bill is expected to garner support for its environmental objectives, there may be points of contention regarding the stipulations for grant eligibility, including the exclusion of anaerobic digesters and the operational limitations placed on feedlot grant recipients. Critics may argue that these restrictions could hinder some farmers' ability to participate, potentially raising concerns about the practicality and outreach of the grant program. Discussions surrounding the implementation of the bill are vital to ensure that it meets the diverse needs of agricultural stakeholders while navigating the challenges of environmental stewardship.

Companion Bills

MN HF3493

Similar To Manure management grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Previously Filed As

MN HF3493

Manure management grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

MN SF4581

Manure management provisions modifications and appropriation

MN SF1447

Clean water and parks and trails fund appropriations

MN HF4630

Manure management plan requirements for feedlots modified, minimum setbacks and inspection frequencies established, penalties for manure management plan violations specified, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

MN SF5298

Clean water fund prior appropriations modification

MN SF1682

Omnibus Legacy appropriations

MN SF3

Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources appropriations

MN HF5313

Prior appropriations from clean water fund modified, and money appropriated.

MN SF2438

Omnibus Environment and Climate appropriations

MN SF2077

Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources appropriations

Similar Bills

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