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MN SF5125

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mary Kunesh-Podein

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Expands eligible grant recipients to include Tribal governments and local units of government, in addition to existing eligible entities such as farmers, agricultural cooperatives, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
  • Grants must be for research or demonstrations on farms located within Minnesota.
  • Eligible projects must demonstrate ability to maximize direct or indirect energy savings or production, provide positive environmental effects or reduce adverse environmental effects, or increase farm profitability through cost reduction or improved marketing opportunities.
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 17.116, subdivision 2.

Legislative Description

Eligibility modification for sustainable agriculture demonstration grants

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development

3/20/2024

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development3/20/2024

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