Bill
SF 1805
Authorizes state grants to the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association (MLBA) to support its activities; specifics on amounts and rules are to be set.
SF 1805 — Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association grants appropriation
Overview
SF 1805 is a Senate bill introduced on February 24, 2025, titled “Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association grants appropriation.” The bill is currently referred to the Senate committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development. A companion bill exists in the House as HF 1391.
Purpose and scope
- Core aim: To authorize an appropriation in the form of grants to the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association (MLBA). The bill’s title indicates a financial grant program intended to support MLBA activities.
- Specific program design details are not provided in the information available. There are no stated grant amounts, eligibility criteria, duration, or reporting requirements in the summary data provided.
Key provisions (as indicated by available information)
- Appropriation for grants: The primary substantive action is to authorize state funds to be granted to MLBA. The mechanisms, terms, and conditions of the grant program are not specified in the provided materials.
- Administrative and oversight details: The provided materials do not specify which state entity would administer the grants, how funds would be disbursed, or what reporting or accountability measures would apply.
Who would be affected
- Primary beneficiary: Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association and its member stakeholders who would receive grants and related program support.
- Indirect effects: The bill would influence state budgeting and allocations in the agriculture sector, and could affect the association’s program offerings, outreach, and services to Minnesota livestock breeders. Administrative agencies involved in grant management and reporting would be responsible for implementing the program according to state law and any authorizing language.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Introduction: February 24, 2025.
- First reading: February 24, 2025.
- Committee referral: Referred to the Senate committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development.
- Companion: HF 1391 (House of Representatives), indicating parallel consideration and language in the other chamber.
Notes and next steps
- The bill’s impact depends on the final text, including the grant amount, eligible recipients, program duration, and reporting requirements. If advanced, expect committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in both chambers, followed by reconciliation with the companion House bill if needed.
- For readers seeking details such as dollar figures, eligibility, or program rules, the full bill text and committee analysis will be the authoritative sources once released.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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