HF1704 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Department of Agriculture, the Board of Animal Health, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, and the Office of Broadband Development budget established; policy and technical changes made to agricultural and broadband provisions; rulemaking authorized; reports required; and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1866
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill would provide funding from the state’s general fund to the Board of Animal Health. The money is intended to support the board’s duties under Minnesota Statutes chapter 35.
Main Provisions
- Appropriates $6,700,000 from the general fund to the Board of Animal Health for fiscal year 2026.
- Appropriates $6,834,000 from the general fund to the Board of Animal Health for fiscal year 2027.
- The funding is for the board to carry out its duties under Minnesota Statutes chapter 35.
Significance / Effects on Law
- This is a two-year funding plan (FY2026 and FY2027) tied to the board’s statutory responsibilities.
- The appropriation represents a gradual increase from FY2026 to FY2027 (an increase of $134,000).
- The funds come from the general fund and are designated specifically to support the Board of Animal Health’s operations and regulatory activities required by chapter 35.
Practical implications
- The Board of Animal Health will have dedicated state funding to perform its regulatory and health duties related to animal health in Minnesota.
- Agencies or programs under chapter 35 may see enhanced capacity or expanded activities as a result of the additional resources.
Relevant Terms - Board of Animal Health - general fund - Minnesota Statutes chapter 35 - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - appropriation
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Agriculture Finance and Policy | |
| March 13, 2025 | House | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Ways and Means |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee