Soil and water conservation district aid funding source modification and appropriation increase

This bill (SF 2663) modifies funding for Minnesota's soil and water conservation districts by shifting the source from the general fund to the clean water fund and increasing annual funding. Starting in 2025, $20 million annually will be appropriated from the clean water fund (up from $15 million previously from the general fund) to pay conservation district aid. The change directly affects soil and water conservation districts that receive state aid for local conservation projects. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 477A.23, effective for payments made in 2025 and later.