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MN HF4383

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Spencer Igo

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $18,000,000 from bond proceeds to the Commissioner of Natural Resources for reforestation on 60 designated state forest lands across Minnesota

  • Allocates $8,000,000 of the total for forest stand improvement, management, and treatment of emerald ash borer and spruce budworm infestations

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Management and Budget to sell and issue up to $18,000,000 in state bonds to fund the appropriation

  • Defines reforestation to include purchasing native seeds and seedlings, planting, seeding, site preparation, and protection on state lands

  • Takes effect the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Forests and forestry capital projects funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Capital Investment3/16/2026

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