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HF 489

Money appropriated from the parks and trails fund.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Burkel and 5 co-sponsors

HF 489 would allocate funds from the Parks and Trails Fund to improve and expand Minnesota parks, trails, and related outdoor recreation infrastructure and programs.

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Bill Summary · HF 489

Summary of HF 489 (Minnesota Session 2025-2026)

Title

Money appropriated from the parks and trails fund.

Purpose and Intent

HF 489 proposes appropriations from the Parks and Trails Fund to support programs, projects, or initiatives related to Minnesota’s parks, trails, and related outdoor recreation infrastructure. The bill’s sponsors and action history indicate a focus on allocating fiscal resources to improve or expand state park and trail infrastructure, maintenance, and related conservation or outdoor recreation activities.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Funding Source: All proposed expenditures are to be drawn from the Parks and Trails Fund. The bill specifies the用途 (use) of these funds for various park and trail needs, subject to appropriations approved by the Legislature.
  • Allocation Scope: While the exact line-items are not detailed in the summary, typical provisions would include:
    • Capital improvements (e.g., campground upgrades, trail widenings, accessibility improvements)
    • Maintenance and operations support for state parks and trails
    • Land acquisition or conservation initiatives related to park and trail lands
    • Programmatic enhancements (e.g., visitor services, education, and outreach)
  • Administration and Oversight: The bill would designate the process for how funds are allocated, including potential reporting, project prioritization, and oversight requirements to ensure compliance with state procurement and budgeting rules.

Note: The exact list of line-item expenditures, eligible projects, and any matching requirements are not provided in the provided details. The bill’s substantive impact will depend on the specific appropriations language and any accompanying fiscal notes.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • State Parks and Trails System: Direct beneficiaries through funded projects and programs.
  • Local Governments and Partners: Potential collaboration on capital projects, land acquisitions, or trail developments funded in part by the Parks and Trails Fund.
  • Public Recipients: Minnesota residents and visitors who use parks and trails, benefiting from improvements, expansions, and enhanced services.
  • State Agencies: Responsible for administering, managing, and reporting on funded projects under state budgeting and transparency requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and First Reading: Introduced and referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy committee on February 13, 2025.
  • Re-refer/Legislative Action:
    • February 17, 2025: Motion to recall and re-refer, with the motion prevailing under Legacy Finance, indicating a potential reallocation or emphasis on finance-related considerations.
    • March 11, 2025: Author additions (Rarick) to the bill.
    • March 17, 2025: Additional author (Zeleznikar) added.
  • Sponsors: The bill has several co-sponsors, suggesting cross-committee and cross-district support. Co-sponsors include Leon Lillie, Natalie Zeleznikar, Dan Wolgamott, Bjorn Olson, John Burkel, and Roger Skraba.
  • Next Steps: As with typical Minnesota HF bills, the bill would proceed through the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy committee, then to the Ways and Means or relevant appropriations committees, and ultimately to the floor for debate and a vote. Committee hearings could adjust the scope of appropriations or add programmatic provisions.

Notes and Considerations

  • The summary above is based on the bill title and the limited action history provided. For a precise understanding of dollar amounts, eligible programs, distribution formulas, match requirements, sunset provisions, or reporting obligations, the fiscal note and full text of HF 489 would be required.
  • Watch for amendments that may specify priority projects (e.g., rural access, trail connectivity, conservation initiatives) or tie funding to performance benchmarks.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the exact fiscal language and line-item details once the bill’s full text is available.

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

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