1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to drainage; requiring a study.
1.3 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.4 	Section 1. DRAINAGE SYSTEM STUDY.
 1.5 	The Board of Water and Soil Resources shall conduct an
1.6 	implementation assessment of public drainage system buffers and
1.7 	their use, maintenance, and benefits.  The assessment must be
1.8 	done in consultation with farm groups, watershed districts, soil
1.9 	and water conservation districts, counties, and conservation
1.10 	organizations, as well as federal agencies implementing
1.11 	voluntary buffer programs.  The board shall report the results
1.12 	to the senate and house of representatives committees with
1.13 	jurisdiction over drainage systems by January 15, 2006.