Regional parks and trails funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1564 appropriates $11.05 million for fiscal year 2026 and $21.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to the Metropolitan Council. This funding is specifically for grants to operate and maintain metropolitan area regional parks under Minnesota Statutes section 473.351. The bill directly affects regional parks within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area by providing dedicated state funding for their upkeep. The key mechanism is the allocation of these specific dollar amounts for two consecutive fiscal years to support park operations and maintenance. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions beyond the appropriations.