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MN HF2968
Bill
Status
3/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tom Hackbarth
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Authorizes the commissioner of natural resources to transfer unexpended money between the three barrier projects
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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
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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