HF5137

Purpose

To provide funding from the general fund to support the Lawns to Legumes program administered by Minnesota’s Board of Water and Soil Resources, as authorized under Minnesota Statutes section 103B.104.

Main Provisions

• Section 1 creates an appropriation for the Lawns to Legumes program.
• Amounts: 2,000,000 dollars in fiscal year 2026 and 2,000,000 dollars in fiscal year 2027.
• Source: General fund.
• Recipient: Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR).
• Statutory basis: The funds are for the Lawns to Legumes program, consistent with Minnesota Statutes section 103B.104.

Changes to Existing Law

• This bill provides new funding specifically for the Lawns to Legumes program. It designates money from the general fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to support the program as part of the state’s natural resources efforts.

Implementation Notes

• The money is allocated for two consecutive fiscal years (FY2026 and FY2027).
• The appropriation is tied to the Lawns to Legumes program, operating under Minnesota Statutes section 103B.104, and administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources.

Potential Impacts (Plain-language)

• Increases state funding to an environmental program aimed at lawns and legumes, potentially expanding activities under the Lawns to Legumes initiative.
• Helps support state efforts managed by BWSR related to natural resources and land stewardship.

Relevant Terms - Lawns to Legumes program - Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) - general fund - appropriation - Minnesota Statutes section 103B.104 - fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) - fiscal year 2027 (FY2027)