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MN HF2968

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tom Hackbarth

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $7,500,000 from bond proceeds to the commissioner of natural resources to install electric fish barriers using modern technology to address Asian carp threats in Minnesota's lakes and rivers

  • Allocates funding for three specific electric fish barrier projects at United States Army Corps of Engineers facilities: St. Paul District Lock and Dam 1, Lock and Dam 2, and Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam

  • Authorizes the commissioner of natural resources to transfer unexpended money between the three barrier projects

  • Directs the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue up to $7,500,000 in state bonds to fund the appropriation, following Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7

  • Takes effect the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Electric fish barriers to address Asian carp threat funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Last Action

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

3/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance3/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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