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SF 4016

Grain indemnity account usage modification

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Dahms and 1 co-sponsor

Minnesota bill modifies grain indemnity account usage, potentially redirecting farmer protection funds toward other agricultural or rural purposes.

Referred to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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Bill Summary · SF 4016

Legislative bill overview

SF 4016 modifies how Minnesota's grain indemnity account can be used by expanding or altering the permitted uses of funds accumulated in this account. The bill was introduced by Representatives Gary Dahms and Gene Dornink and is currently under review by the Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee. Specific details about which uses are being modified are not publicly available in the provided information.

Why is this important

The grain indemnity account protects farmers and grain buyers when grain handlers or warehouses fail financially or commit fraud, making it a critical consumer protection mechanism in agricultural commerce. Changes to how these funds can be deployed directly affect the financial security of farmers storing grain and the stability of grain market operations in Minnesota.

Potential points of contention

  • Fund availability concerns: Expanding permitted uses could reduce funds available for actual indemnification claims if a grain handler fails or commits fraud
  • Fiscal impact clarity: The bill's fiscal implications are unclear without seeing the specific proposed modifications, making it difficult to assess whether existing indemnity protections remain adequately funded
  • Agricultural industry stakeholder alignment: Grain handlers, farmers, and commodity associations may have differing views on whether alternative uses of the account serve the agricultural community's interests

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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