HF 3019

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/20/2023 02:12pm

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; appropriating money for outdoor recreation.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; OUTDOOR RECREATION.
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new text begin $118,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the
commissioner of natural resources for modernizing Minnesota's state-managed outdoor
recreation experiences. Of this amount, $28,000,000 is for enhancing access and welcoming
new users to public lands and outdoor recreation facilities; $5,000,000 is for modernizing
camping and related infrastructure; $35,000,000 is for modernizing boating access;
$35,000,000 is for modernizing fish hatcheries and fishing infrastructure; and $15,000,000
is for restoring streams and modernizing water-related infrastructure. The commissioner
may reallocate across these purposes based on project readiness and priority.
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