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HF 451

Statutory appropriation of the pollinator account eliminated, and lawns to legumes grant program repealed.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Anderson and 4 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill eliminates pollinator account funding and repeals lawns-to-legumes grant program, removing state incentives for habitat conservation.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 451

Legislative bill overview

HF 451 eliminates a statutory appropriation funding a pollinator account and repeals the lawns to legumes grant program in Minnesota. The bill removes dedicated state funding and the associated grant program that incentivized property owners to convert lawn areas to native plant habitats that support pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Why is this important

Pollinators are critical to food production and ecosystem health, with roughly one-third of human food depending on pollination. The elimination of this program removes financial incentives for landowners to create pollinator-friendly habitats, potentially reducing voluntary participation in conservation efforts and shifting the financial burden away from the state budget.

Potential points of contention

  • Environmental impact: Repealing pollinator habitat incentives may reduce voluntary creation of native plantings, potentially affecting bee and butterfly populations and agricultural productivity in Minnesota.
  • Budget priorities: Supporters argue eliminating statutory appropriations reduces state spending and allows reallocation to other priorities; opponents contend pollinator conservation is cost-effective compared to ecological and agricultural losses.
  • Property owner incentives: The removal of financial grants eliminates motivation for homeowners and landowners to participate in habitat conversion, which may have been a key tool for achieving conservation goals at scale.

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

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