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MN HF3489
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Todd Lippert
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AI Summary
- Commissioner of natural resources must establish goals for increasing carbon sequestration in public and private forests in Minnesota
- Commissioner must identify sustainable forestry management strategies that increase carbon sequestration while enhancing ecosystem services such as soil and water quality
- Commissioner may create an advisory group to assist in meeting the bill's requirements
- Progress report due January 15, 2021 identifying high-level strategies to legislative committees and divisions with natural resources jurisdiction
- Final report due January 15, 2022 containing the goals, recommended forestry management strategies, and steps taken to achieve the goals
Legislative Description
Carbon sequestration in public and private forests report required to set goals.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
3/5/2020
Committee Referrals
Environment and Natural Resources Policy Finance3/5/2020
Environment and Natural Resources Policy2/18/2020
Full Bill Text
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