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HF 2082

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/02/2023 07:17pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 02/20/2023

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; appropriating money to implement aquatic invasive
species research.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION;
APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin (a) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the Board
of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species
Research Center to enhance and implement the center's aquatic invasive species
research-based solutions through:
new text end

new text begin (1) implementation of a watershed scale carp management plan and additional research
focused on site-specific method refinement and evaluation;
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new text begin (2) creation of a long-term monitoring program with state and local partners that evaluates
the feasibility of whole-lake zebra mussel control projects and the development of criteria
for selecting and managing lakes; and
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new text begin (3) refinement and implementation of large scale surveillance and early detection methods
for high-priority aquatic invasive species, including but not limited to zebra mussels, spiny
water flea, and starry stonewort.
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new text begin (b) This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2027.
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