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MN HF4214

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rick Hansen

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Requires the commissioner to install continuous water-quality monitoring devices at all state fish hatcheries to monitor incoming and outgoing water.

  • Allocates $35,000,000 from the Get Out MORE program for modernizing fish hatcheries and fishing infrastructure, with a portion designated for water-quality monitoring devices.

  • Appropriates total $110,000,000 for modernizing Minnesota's state-managed outdoor recreation experiences, including $25,000,000 for public land access, $5,000,000 for camping infrastructure, $10,000,000 for stream restoration, and $35,000,000 for boating access.

  • Prioritizes funding for underserved communities and allows the commissioner to reallocate money across purposes based on project readiness; appropriations available until June 30, 2029.

  • Requires the commissioner to submit annual progress reports by November 30 to legislative committees on expenditure of appropriated funds.

Legislative Description

Water quality monitoring at state fish hatcheries required, and previous appropriations modified.

Last Action

Author added Edelson

3/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy2/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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