HF1332 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Forests and forestry capital projects funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1833
AI Generated Summary
- Purpose
This bill would authorize capital investment spending for forests and forestry projects and authorize the sale of state bonds to fund those projects.
Main provisions
Reforestation funding (Subdivision 1):
- Appropriates 18,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of natural resources.
- The money is for reforestation on state forest lands to meet reforestation requirements in Minnesota Statutes § 89.002, subd. 2.
- Authorized activities include buying native seeds and native seedlings, planting, seeding, site preparation, and protection on state lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
- Of this amount, 8,000,000 may be used for forest stand improvement and management and for treatment of emerald ash borer and spruce budworm on state forest lands (under Minnesota Statutes §§ 88.01 and 88.06).
Bond sale (Subdivision 2):
- The commissioner of management and budget must sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to 18,000,000.
- Bonds are to be issued in the manner and terms specified by Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and in accordance with the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Funding and bonds
Money for these activities comes from the bond proceeds fund.
The state will issue up to 18,000,000 in bonds to finance the appropriation.
Implementation and oversight
The Department of Natural Resources would carry out reforestation and related activities on state forest lands.
The Commissioner of Management and Budget would oversee the bond sale and issuance process in line with state law.
Effects on existing law
Creates a new, specific appropriation for forestry capital projects funded by bonds.
Establishes or reinforces the requirement to use bond proceeds for reforestation and forest health activities, including pest control, under existing statutory authorities.
Relevant Terms - reforestation - native seeds - native seedlings - forest stand improvement - emerald ash borer - spruce budworm - state forest lands - Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - bond proceeds fund - bonds / bond sale - Minnesota Statutes § 89.002, subd. 2 - Minnesota Statutes §§ 88.01, 88.06 - Minnesota Statutes § 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI (sections 4-7) - Commissioner of Management and Budget
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment | |
| February 26, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| March 24, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| April 01, 2025 | House | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 89.002, subdivision 2 to define the reforestation requirements that the appropriation must meet.",
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