HF 2301

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:01am

A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; appropriating money for clean water activities.

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

Section 1. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
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new text begin $3,075,000 in fiscal year 2010 and $5,850,000 in fiscal year 2011 are appropriated
from the clean water fund to the commissioner of agriculture to be spent as follows:
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new text begin (1) $325,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring
for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data
collected to assess pesticide use practices.
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new text begin (2) $375,000 the first year and $750,000 the second year are to increase drinking
water protection from agricultural chemicals, primarily nitrates.
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new text begin (3) $875,000 the first year and $1,750,000 the second year are for research, pilot
projects, and technical assistance related to ways agricultural practices can contribute to
restoring impaired waters.
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new text begin (4) $1,500,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for the agricultural
best management practices loan program. At least $1,450,000 the first year and at least
$2,900,000 the second year are for transfer to the agricultural best management practices
loan account created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 17.117, subdivision 5a, and
are available for pass-through to local governments and lenders for low-interest loans.
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