Minnesota House Bill 723 appropriates $1 million for Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission

Original title: Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission funding provided, and money appropriated.

Last action · March 17, 2025: Author added ZeleznikarSponsors: Roger Skraba and 7 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Minnesota appropriates $500,000 in 2026 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the to the commissioner of natural resources for the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.

Why it matters

The measure provides $1 million in state funding over a two-year period to support regional park and trail development and administration across Minnesota outside the metropolitan area.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission

Receives $1 million total across fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to carry out its statutory duties.

Directly affected

commissioner of natural resources

Receives the general fund appropriation to disburse to the commission.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does HF 723 appropriate in total?

The bill appropriates a total of $1 million, split evenly as $500,000 for 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027.

Who receives the appropriated funds?

The funds are appropriated from the to the commissioner of natural resources for the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.

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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

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Mar 17, 2025House
Author added Zeleznikar
Mar 10, 2025House
Author added Falconer
Feb 26, 2025House
Author added Wolgamott
Feb 13, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

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