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MN HF2229

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Paul Torkelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $25,000,000 from bond proceeds to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) reserve program under Minnesota Statutes section 103F.515
  • Funds will be used to acquire conservation easements from landowners to preserve, restore, create, and enhance wetlands and riparian lands
  • Authorized uses of easement funds include protecting soil and water quality, supporting fish and wildlife habitat, and reducing flood damage
  • Up to ten percent of the appropriation may be used for program implementation costs
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Management and Budget to sell and issue up to $25,000,000 in state bonds to provide the appropriated funds

Legislative Description

Reinvest in Minnesota reserve program funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Author added Scalze

3/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance2/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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