S.F. No. 146 Summary

• Appropriates $1,000,000 from the federal coronavirus relief fund in fiscal year 2020 to the commissioner of agriculture for purchasing agricultural products.

• Commissioner must contract with food hubs, meal organizations, and distributors to purchase products directly from Minnesota producers selling in local and regional markets who were negatively impacted by COVID-19.

• Spending is contingent upon the commissioner of management and budget determining the expenditure is an eligible use of the federal coronavirus relief fund.

• Appropriation is available for spending until December 30, 2020.

• Effective the day following final enactment.