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MN HF2592

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Persell

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Appropriates unspecified bond proceeds funding to the Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources to install electric fish barriers using modern technology to prevent Asian carp from entering Minnesota's lakes and rivers

  • Allocates separate unspecified amounts for electric fish barriers at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District Lock and Dam 1 and Lock and Dam 2

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Natural Resources to transfer unexpended money between the two barrier projects

  • Directs the Commissioner of Management and Budget to issue state bonds in an unspecified amount pursuant to Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7

  • Takes effect the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Electric fish barriers funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

2/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance2/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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