The bill S.F. No. 1955 focuses on appropriating funds and implementing policy changes to support Minnesota's agricultural sector and broadband development. It allocates specific funding for various programs, including soil health financial assistance, pollinator research, livestock compensation, and crop damage compensation for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The bill also establishes new accounts, such as a grain indemnity account and a food handler license account, while emphasizing mental health outreach for the agricultural community. Additionally, it introduces provisions for grants to modernize meat and poultry processing facilities, enhance food access in schools, and support dairy farms, with a total of $1,250,000 allocated for processing facilities and $4,000,000 for dairy assistance.
Moreover, the bill proposes several amendments to existing laws, including the prohibition of non-disclosure clauses in contracts between agricultural producers and carbon market entities, and updates to pesticide regulations concerning PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances). It establishes a Soil Health Financial Assistance Program and a pollinator research account, while also mandating annual reporting on emerging farmer initiatives. The bill aims to enhance transparency in agricultural contracts, improve environmental management practices, and protect pollinator populations. Overall, S.F. No. 1955 seeks to strengthen Minnesota's agricultural practices and expand broadband access, while ensuring accountability and support for farmers and agricultural businesses.
Statutes affected: 1st Engrossment: 17.1016, 17.133, 41A.14, 41A.19, 223.16, 223.17, 223.175, 223.19, 232.22, 116J.395, 116J.396
2nd Engrossment: 17.1016, 17.133, 28A.152, 41A.14, 41A.19, 223.16, 223.17, 223.175, 223.19, 232.22, 116J.395, 116J.396
3rd Engrossment: 17.055, 17.1016, 17.116, 17.133, 17.457, 17.710, 17.983, 18.78, 18B.01, 18B.03, 18B.051, 18B.055, 18B.065, 18B.26, 18B.28, 18C.005, 18C.111, 18C.421, 18C.425, 18D.321, 18F.01, 18F.02, 18F.07, 18F.13, 18G.02, 18G.03, 18G.04, 18G.05, 18G.06, 18G.10, 18G.11, 18G.12, 18H.02, 18H.03, 18H.04, 18H.05, 18H.06, 18H.07, 18H.08, 18H.09, 18H.10, 18H.12, 18H.13, 18H.14, 18H.15, 18H.18, 18J.08, 18K.04, 18K.06, 25.39, 25.391, 28A.08, 28A.082, 28A.09, 32D.02, 32D.09, 34A.04, 35.02, 35.05, 41A.14, 41A.19, 223.16, 223.17, 223.175, 223.19, 232.22, 35.156, 116J.395, 116J.396
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 17.055, 17.1016, 17.116, 17.133, 18B.01, 18B.03, 18B.04, 18B.051, 18B.055, 18C.425, 18H.02, 18H.03, 18H.05, 18H.07, 18H.08, 18H.09, 18H.13, 18H.15, 18K.04, 18K.06, 25.39, 28A.08, 28A.082, 28A.09, 35.02, 35.05, 41A.12, 41A.16, 41A.17, 41A.18, 41A.19, 223.16, 223.17, 223.175, 223.19, 232.22, 35.156, 116J.395, 116J.396
2nd Unofficial Engrossment: 17.055, 17.1016, 17.116, 17.133, 18B.01, 18B.03, 18B.04, 18B.051, 18B.055, 18C.425, 18H.02, 18H.03, 18H.05, 18H.07, 18H.08, 18H.09, 18H.13, 18H.15, 18K.04, 18K.06, 25.39, 28A.08, 28A.082, 28A.09, 35.02, 35.05, 41A.12, 41A.16, 41A.17, 41A.18, 41A.19, 223.16, 223.17, 223.175, 223.19, 232.22, 35.156, 116J.395, 116J.396
CCR-SF1955: 17.055, 17.1016, 17.116, 17.133, 17.457, 17.710, 17.983, 18.78, 18B.01, 18B.03, 18B.051, 18B.055, 18B.065, 18B.26, 18B.28, 18C.005, 18C.111, 18C.421, 18C.425, 18D.321, 18F.01, 18F.02, 18F.07, 18F.13, 18G.02, 18G.03, 18G.04, 18G.05, 18G.06, 18G.10, 18G.11, 18G.12, 18H.02, 18H.03, 18H.04, 18H.05, 18H.06, 18H.07, 18H.08, 18H.09, 18H.10, 18H.12, 18H.13, 18H.14, 18H.15, 18H.18, 18J.08, 18K.04, 18K.06, 25.39, 25.391, 28A.08, 28A.082, 28A.09, 32D.02, 32D.09, 34A.04, 35.02, 35.05, 41A.14, 41A.19, 223.16, 223.17, 223.175, 223.19, 232.22, 35.156, 116J.395, 116J.396
1st Engrossment: 17.1016, 17.133, 41A.14, 41A.19, 223.16, 223.17, 223.175, 223.19, 232.22, 116J.395, 116J.396
2nd Engrossment: 17.1016, 17.133, 28A.152, 41A.14, 41A.19, 223.16, 223.17, 223.175, 223.19, 232.22, 116J.395, 116J.396
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 17.055, 17.1016, 17.116, 17.133, 18B.01, 18B.03, 18B.04, 18B.051, 18B.055, 18C.425, 18H.02, 18H.03, 18H.05, 18H.07, 18H.08, 18H.09, 18H.13, 18H.15, 18K.04, 18K.06, 25.39, 28A.08, 28A.082, 28A.09, 35.02, 35.05, 41A.12, 41A.16, 41A.17, 41A.18, 41A.19, 223.16, 223.17, 223.175, 223.19, 232.22, 35.156, 116J.395, 116J.396
2nd Unofficial Engrossment: 17.055, 17.1016, 17.116, 17.133, 18B.01, 18B.03, 18B.04, 18B.051, 18B.055, 18C.425, 18H.02, 18H.03, 18H.05, 18H.07, 18H.08, 18H.09, 18H.13, 18H.15, 18K.04, 18K.06, 25.39, 28A.08, 28A.082, 28A.09, 35.02, 35.05, 41A.12, 41A.16, 41A.17, 41A.18, 41A.19, 223.16, 223.17, 223.175, 223.19, 232.22, 35.156, 116J.395, 116J.396