Purpose

• The bill aims to provide a specific funding allocation from the state’s general fund to support grants to the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association.

Main Provisions

• Funding amount: $18,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $18,000 in fiscal year 2027.
• Source of funds: General fund.
• Administering agency: Commissioner of Agriculture.
• Purpose of funds: Grants to the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association.
• Implementing language: The funding is appropriated to the Commissioner of Agriculture to be used for grants to the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association.

Significance and Changes to Law

• New targeted appropriation: Creates a dedicated grant funding line for the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association for two fiscal years.
• No other policy changes described in the excerpt (e.g., no details on grant criteria, reporting, or match requirements).

Administration and Oversight

• Grants are to be issued or overseen by the Commissioner of Agriculture.
• The excerpt does not provide details on eligibility criteria, grant purposes, reporting requirements, or oversight mechanisms.

Overview

• In summary, the bill would authorize a total of $36,000 over two fiscal years (FY 2026 and FY 2027) from the general fund to the Commissioner of Agriculture to distribute as grants to the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association.

Relevant Terms - general fund - commissioner of agriculture - Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association - grants - appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027