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MN HF4061

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alicia Kozlowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Extends the availability of a $2,300,000 grant to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for expanding Minnesota's wild elk population from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2029

  • Grant supports relocating elk from existing herds in northwest Minnesota to the Fond du Lac State Forest and Fond du Lac Reservation in Carlton and southern St. Louis Counties

  • Requires the Fond du Lac Band to coordinate with the Department of Natural Resources on capture/handling protocols, cervid disease management, and post-release state and Tribal elk comanagement plans

  • Allocates $300,000 of the total grant amount to the Department of Natural Resources for its role in the elk reintroduction effort

Legislative Description

Availability of appropriation for a grant to expand Minnesota's wild elk population and range extended.

Last Action

Author added Johnson, P.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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