SF 1490

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 08/03/2021 02:51pm

A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; appropriating money for grants to the Minnesota Turf Seed
Council; requiring a report.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin (a) $....... in fiscal year 2022 and $....... in fiscal year 2023 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to the Minnesota Turf Seed
Council for basic and applied research on: (1) the improved production of forage and turf
seed related to new and improved varieties; and (2) native plants, including plant breeding,
nutrient management, pest management, disease management, yield, and viability. The
Minnesota Turf Seed Council may subcontract with a qualified third party for some or all
of the basic or applied research. Any unencumbered balance does not cancel at the end of
the first year and is available for the second year.
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new text begin (b) The Minnesota Turf Seed Council must prepare a report outlining the use of the grant
money and related accomplishments. No later than January 15, 2023, the council must
submit the report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
and divisions with jurisdiction over agriculture finance and policy.
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