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HF 2457

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/15/2023 12:08pm

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underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; appropriating money for applied research in water
and mineral resources.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; APPLIED RESEARCH IN WATER AND MINERAL
RESOURCES.
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new text begin $900,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the Minnesota environment and natural
resources trust fund established under the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 14, to
the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research
through the MnDRIVE program at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and
demonstrate technologies that enhance the long-term health and management of Minnesota's
water and mineral resources. This appropriation is for continued characterization of
Minnesota's iron resources and development of next-generation process technologies for
iron products and reduced effluent. This research must be conducted in consultation with
the Mineral Coordinating Committee established under Minnesota Statutes, section 93.0015.
This is a onetime appropriation.
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