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SF 2147

Livestock investment grant program grant awards modification

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gene Dornink and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill SF 2147 modifies livestock investment grant award distribution to livestock producers, affecting rural agricultural support and farm infrastructure funding allocation.

Referred to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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Bill Summary · SF 2147

Legislative bill overview

SF 2147 modifies the livestock investment grant program by adjusting how grant awards are distributed or calculated to livestock producers in Minnesota. The bill appears to restructure the existing grant mechanism, though specific modifications are not detailed in the introduction stage. This is early-stage legislation currently under committee review.

Why is this important

Livestock investment grants directly affect agricultural producers' ability to purchase equipment, infrastructure, and animals—investments that impact farm profitability and rural economic development. Changes to these programs can influence which farms benefit most and how state agricultural support dollars are allocated across the sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity in award distribution: Different modification approaches could favor larger operations over smaller family farms, or vice versa, creating winners and losers among producer groups
  • Program funding implications: Restructuring awards may affect total program cost, raising questions about whether this increases or decreases state expenditure on agricultural support
  • Eligibility criteria shifts: Without knowing the specific modifications, changes could alter which producers qualify, potentially excluding certain livestock types or operation sizes

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

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