Funding source modified, and soil and water conservation district aid appropriation increased.

HF 2660 modifies how Minnesota funds soil and water conservation districts. It increases annual aid from $15 million (2023-2024, funded by the general state budget) to $20 million starting in 2025, shifting the funding source to the "general clean water fund" instead of the general fund. This bill directly affects local soil and water conservation districts across Minnesota, which use these funds for programs protecting land and water resources. The change takes effect for payments made in 2025 and later years.