1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; appropriating money for grants to implement the 
1.3 	Minnesota wood public education program.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. MINNESOTA WOOD PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM.
 1.6 	(a) $587,000 in fiscal year 2008 and $528,000 in fiscal year 2009 are appropriated 
1.7 	from the general fund to the commissioner of natural resources for grants to nonprofit 
1.8 	Minnesota corporations for public and market awareness, exhibits, research, buyer 
1.9 	assistance services, brand services, and administration of a public education program for 
1.10 	products certified as being composed of more than 50 percent Minnesota forest materials. 
1.11 	This is a onetime appropriation and is available until spent.
1.12 	(b) By January 15, 2009, the commissioner of natural resources shall provide a status 
1.13 	report to the legislature on the Minnesota wood public education program. By January 1, 
1.14 	2010, the commissioner shall provide a final report on the program.