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SF 2114 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Regional parks and trails appropriation

This bill appropriates $11.05 million for fiscal year 2026 and $21.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Metropolitan Council. The funds are designated for grants to operate and maintain metropolitan area regional parks under Minnesota Statutes section 473.351. The bill directly affects the Metropolitan Council and regional parks in the metropolitan area by providing specific annual funding for their operations and upkeep.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $11.05M and $21.5M from general fund for regional park operations, directly increasing public service funding under budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill appropriates funds for regional park operations/maintenance, directly conserving natural resources and supporting environmental protection through park upkeep.90% confidence
Sub-Topics: Parks & Recreation
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Foung Hawj
Foung Hawj
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
67
Co
Photo of John Hoffman
John Hoffman
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
34
Co
Photo of Mary Kunesh-Podein
Mary Kunesh-Podein
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
39