MN SF3580

Authorizes the Anoka County Soil and Water Conservation District to levy property taxes up to 0.004 percent of estimated market value or $2,000,000 (whichever is greater), effective for property taxes payable in 2025.

Requires the district board to hold a public hearing and publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation for two successive weeks before adopting any tax levy.

Allows the district to establish natural resource stewardship areas within its territory to fund conservation programs and projects authorized by state law, with district board approval after public notice and hearings.

Permits charges established for natural resource stewardship areas to be billed and collected by the district or Anoka County, with unpaid charges certifiable to the county auditor for collection through property tax rolls with interest.

Designates the Anoka County Soil and Water Conservation District as a special taxing district under Minnesota law and requires local governments to receive at least ten days' notice before hearings on district projects.