Money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund, and prior appropriations modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Hansen

HF 1482 would authorize new Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriations and modify existing ENRTF grants, affecting MN environmental programs and grant recipients.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

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Basic information

Bill number: HF 1482

Title: Money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund, and prior appropriations modified

Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy committee

Introduced: February 24, 2025

Subject: Environment, Natural Resources Department

Companion bill: SF 506

Purpose and intent

The bill appears to authorize new funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) and to modify (adjust) existing, prior appropriations related to ENRTF-funded programs and projects. The title indicates a two-part objective: (1) establish or redirect money from the ENRTF, and (2) make changes to previously established appropriations.

Key provisions (as reflected by the bill’s title and status)

New ENRTF appropriations: The bill would allocate additional funds drawn from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund to environment and natural resources programs or initiatives (specific programs, amounts, and suballocations would be detailed in the bill text).

Modification of prior appropriations: The bill would alter previously authorized ENRTF or related appropriations. This could include changing funding amounts, timing, or conditions tied to existing grants or programs.

Enforcement, reporting, or conditions: Any such provisions (e.g., reporting requirements, performance metrics, or eligibility criteria) would be specified in the bill text; the summary notes only the broad change in appropriations and trust fund usage.

Note: The exact dollar figures, programmatic allocations, timelines, and any program-specific requirements are not provided in the information you supplied. Reading the full bill text will reveal the precise provisions.

Who/what would be affected

Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF): Primary source of funds; the bill would authorize new appropriations and modify existing ones.

State environmental and natural resources agencies and programs: Likely recipients of ENRTF funds, including departments such as the Department of Natural Resources and other agencies administering ENRTF grants.

Grant recipients and project admins: Entities that receive ENRTF-administered funding would experience changes in funding levels or terms.

Minnesota Legislature oversight: The bill would move through committee processes (Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy) for consideration, amendments, and potential passage.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced: February 24, 2025

Current stage: Introduction and first reading; referral to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Next steps: The bill would proceed through committee hearings and possible amendments, then potential floor votes in the House. If enacted, it would align with a companion measure in the Senate, SF 506, which may be considered in parallel.

Important notes

The summary reflects only the information provided: the bill’s title, status, introduction date, and companion relationship. For precise details (amounts, programs affected, timelines, conditions), consult the full text of HF 1482 and any fiscal notes or committee statements.

Readers seeking context on ENRTF processes and standard mechanisms for modifying prior appropriations may refer to existing ENRTF grant guidelines and Minnesota statutes governing the ENRTF.

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