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HF3426

Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Finance Bill

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:39 AM

In one sentence

This bill sets aside money from a special state fund for projects in fiscal year 2027 that protect nature, improve water quality, help communities handle climate changes, and support research.

What it does

  • Sets aside $102,036,000 from the environment and natural resources trust fund to be spent in fiscal year 2027.
  • Funds AmeriCorps members to work on environmental projects with local agencies and nonprofits to build community resiliency.
  • Pays for creating model land-use rules that help communities plan sustainable development.
  • Supports research to remove harmful phenolic compounds from rivers and lakes using enzyme filters.
  • Provides grants and technical assistance to manage emerald ash borer beetles and plant diverse trees in cities.
  • Funds studies on flood risks on Mille Lacs Tribal lands to help with emergency preparedness plans.

Who it affects

  • State agencies including the Department of Natural Resources, Pollution Control Agency, and Board of Water and Soil Resources
  • Universities such as the University of Minnesota (including Duluth campus) and St. Thomas
  • Local communities, counties, Tribal Nations like the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and nonprofit organizations in Minnesota

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill appropriates $0 for fiscal year 2026, with all listed amounts available only in fiscal year 2027.
  • One project on flood hazards must be completed by June 30, 2030.

Plain language

Terms to know

Trust fund
The Minnesota environment and natural resources trust fund created by the state constitution.
Biennium
A two-year period covering fiscal years 2026 and 2027, though this bill only lists spending for 2027.
Emerald ash borer
An insect that harms ash trees; the bill funds efforts to manage its impact and plant diverse trees.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

Environment and natural resources trust fund finance bill.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Presented to Governor 05/15/2026House
  2. Presentment date 05/15/26Senate
  3. Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassedHouse
  4. Conference committee report, delete everythingHouse
  5. House adopted HCC report and repassed billSenate
  6. Senate accedes, conference committee of 4 be appointedHouse
  7. House not concur, conference committee requestedSenate
  8. Returned from Senate with amendmentHouse
  9. Special Order: AmendedSenate
  10. Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders SF3857Senate
  11. Authors added Hansen, R., and RepinskiHouse
  12. Received from HouseSenate
  13. Third readingHouse
  14. House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day 04/30/26House
  15. Committee report, to adoptHouse
  16. Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and MeansHouse
  17. Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and PolicyHouse