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MN HF143
Bill
Status
6/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jeanne Poppe
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AI Summary
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$200,000 appropriated from the federal coronavirus relief fund in fiscal year 2020 to the commissioner of agriculture for COVID-19 producer assistance.
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Funds distributed via grants or contracts with community-based organizations or producer groups to provide communications support and technical assistance to producers impacted by COVID-19.
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Eligible uses include translating guidance information and increasing awareness of state and federal COVID-19 resources.
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Expenditures require approval from the commissioner of management and budget as an eligible use of the federal coronavirus relief fund.
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Appropriation available until December 30, 2020.
Legislative Description
COVID-19; agriculture technical assistance funding provided, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division
6/17/2020