Community tree-planting grants bond issue and appropriation

This bill authorizes the sale of up to $5,000,000 in state bonds to fund community tree-planting grants. The money will be provided to the Metropolitan Council, which will distribute the funds to support tree-planting projects in Minnesota communities. The legislation requires the commissioner of management and budget to issue the bonds following state procedures and constitutional requirements. Once enacted, the funding becomes available immediately for the Metropolitan Council to administer the grant program.