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HF 2602 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Replacement seedlings appropriation modified and extended.

HF 2602 modifies and extends funding for replacing drought-killed seedlings on forested lands. It appropriates $5 million for fiscal year 2023 to replace seedlings on state lands and provide grants to Tribal, county, and private forestland owners (covering site prep, replanting, and tending). The bill extends the deadline for using this funding from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2029.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M for forest restoration, directly funding a state natural resources program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds forest restoration to conserve natural resources and maintain forested lands after drought damage, directly supporting environmental conservation efforts.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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Photo of Samantha Vang
Samantha Vang
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
38B
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Photo of Rick Hansen
Rick Hansen
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
53B
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Photo of Sydney Jordan
Sydney Jordan
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
60A