1.1 A bill for an act
1.2 relating to natural resources; modifying and extending an appropriation for
1.3 replacement seedlings; amending Laws 2022, chapter 95, article 3, section 6.
1.4BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.5 Section 1. Laws 2022, chapter 95, article 3, section 6, is amended to read:
1.6 Sec. 6. APPROPRIATIONS; DROUGHT RELIEF.
1.7 (a) $300,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
1.8of natural resources for costs associated with resolving well interferences confirmed by the
1.9Department of Natural Resources that occurred after April 30, 2021, and before December
1.1031, 2021. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026.
1.11 (b) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the
1.12commissioner of natural resources to replace drought-killed seedlings on lands managed
1.13by the Department of Natural Resources and to administer grants to Tribal, county, and
1.14private forestland owners to replace drought-killed seedlings on their land. Seedling
1.15replacement includes site prep, replanting, and tending seedlings. Seedlings may be purchased
1.16from the private market with money appropriated under this paragraph as needed to ensure
1.17an adequate supply of seedlings for these purposes. This is a onetime appropriation and is
1.18available until June 30, 2027 2029.
1Section 1.
25-04921 as introduced03/13/25 REVISOR CKM/CH
SENATE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
S.F. No. 3144NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
(SENATE AUTHORS: HAWJ)
OFFICIAL STATUSD-PGDATE
Introduction and first reading04/01/2025
Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy