Agriculture policy and funding modified, reports required, and money appropriated.
This bill modifies Minnesota's agricultural funding and policy by adjusting budget allocations for various programs. It increases financial support for soil health assistance, livestock and crop damage compensation, laboratory equipment, and meat inspection services. The legislation also establishes new grants to help counties fund agricultural inspectors and creates a program to evaluate the effectiveness of specific soil and water conservation initiatives.
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Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
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Rick Hansen
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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