SF1220 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
University of Minnesota Forever Green Initiative money transfer provision
Related bill: HF525
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- This bill would transfer money in fiscal year 2026 from Minnesota’s general fund to the Agriculture Research Education Extension and Technology Transfer account to fund the Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota. It is a one-time transfer intended to support Forever Green, protect the state’s natural resources, and help Minnesota farmers become more efficient, profitable, and productive by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into current agricultural practices.
Main Provisions
- Section 1: Forever Green Initiative Transfer.
- In fiscal year 2026, money would be moved from the general fund to the Agriculture Research Education Extension and Technology Transfer account (as described in Minnesota Statutes section 41A.14 subdivision 3).
- The funds would be used to fund the Forever Green Initiative and protect natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices.
- This transfer is explicitly one-time (not ongoing).
Significance and Impacts
- Creates a one-time funding action targeting the Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota.
- Moves money from the general fund into a specific agriculture research/extension and technology transfer account to support a program that promotes perennial and winter-annual crops.
- Aims to balance agricultural innovation with natural resource protection, potentially affecting farming practices and crop diversification in Minnesota.
Changes to Existing Law
- This bill does not create a new ongoing funding program or permanent change; it authorizes a onetime transfer from the general fund to the specified account in order to support Forever Green in a single fiscal year (FY 2026).
Notes
- The text does not specify a dollar amount for the transfer.
- The recipient for the Forever Green Initiative is the University of Minnesota.
What it seeks to accomplish
- Support research and application of perennial and winter-annual crops within Minnesota farming systems.
- Improve long-term resource stewardship while enhancing farm efficiency and profitability.
Relevant Terms - Forever Green Initiative - University of Minnesota - general fund - Agriculture Research Education Extension and Technology Transfer account - Minnesota Statutes section 41A.14 subdivision 3 - one-time transfer - perennial crops - winter-annual crops - agricultural practices - efficiency - profitability - productivity - natural resources - farming systems
Past committee meetings
- Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development on: February 12, 2025 15:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 10, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development | |
| Senate | Action | See |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee