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SF882 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Soil health financial assistance program appropriation

Related bill: HF985

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

  • To provide state funding for the soil health financial assistance program administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Main Provisions

  • Funding source and scope: The general fund provides appropriations in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for the soil health financial assistance program, under Minnesota Statutes section 17.134.
  • Recipient cap: The commissioner of agriculture may award no more than $50,000 in a given year to a single recipient.
  • Administrative costs: Up to 6.5% of the appropriation may be used to cover program administration costs.
  • Preservation of unspent funds: Any unencumbered balance at the end of fiscal year 2026 does not cancel and is available for use in fiscal year 2027.
  • Grant deadlines and availability: Grants funded by these appropriations, if encumbered by contract on or before June 30, 2027, remain available for use through June 30, 2029.

Funding and Administration Details

  • Relationship to existing law: The appropriation is for the soil health financial assistance program as defined by Minnesota Statutes.
  • Administrative control: The commissioner of agriculture administers the funds and determines eligibility and award amounts within the stated caps.

Timeline and Availability

  • Fiscal years covered: 2026 and 2027 for appropriation.
  • Carryover and extension: Unspent funds carry to the next year (2027) and grants with contracts by June 30, 2027 can be used through June 30, 2029.

Summary of Intent

  • The bill aims to support soil health initiatives by funding grants through the soil health financial assistance program, with size limits per recipient, a stated share for administration, and clear carryover and grant availability timelines.

Relevant Terms - soil health financial assistance program - general fund - commissioner of agriculture - Minnesota Statutes section 17.134 - appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - $50,000 - per recipient - administrative costs - 6.5% - unencumbered balance - end of fiscal year 2026 - available in fiscal year 2027 - encumbered under contract on or before June 30, 2027 - June 30, 2029

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 03, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
February 03, 2025SenateActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
SenateActionSee

Citations

 
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      "summary": "The bill makes an appropriation from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for the soil health financial assistance program, authorized by Minnesota Statutes section 17.134, for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The appropriation may not exceed $50,000 per recipient per year, and up to 6.5 percent of the appropriation may be used for administration.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "17.134",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill uses a not-withstanding clause referencing Minnesota Statutes section 16A.28 to preserve an unencumbered balance from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2027.",
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    },
    "citation": "16A.28",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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