Lawns to legumes program appropriation

This bill appropriates $2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. The funds support Minnesota's "Lawns to Legumes" program, which helps landowners replace turf grass with pollinator-friendly plants like legumes. The program directly affects homeowners, farmers, and land managers seeking to create habitat for bees and other pollinators. The funding enables technical assistance, cost-share incentives, and educational resources to expand the initiative.