This bill appropriates funds from the parks and trails fund for various projects related to state parks, regional parks, and trails in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $25,802,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $26,920,000 for fiscal year 2027 to the commissioner of natural resources for state parks and trails, with the goals of connecting people to the outdoors, acquiring land, maintaining existing holdings, and improving cooperation with partners to implement a long-range parks and trails legacy plan. Additionally, it designates $12,901,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $13,460,000 for fiscal year 2027 for grants to support regional parks and trails outside the seven-county metropolitan area, with specific criteria for funding based on recommendations from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.

The bill also includes appropriations for coordination efforts among various agencies, with $652,000 allocated for fiscal year 2026 and $679,000 for fiscal year 2027. Furthermore, it extends the availability of grants for several specific projects, including the Cannon Valley Trail, Beaver Island Trail, and others, until June 30, 2027. The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission is required to submit a list of recommended projects and a report on funding criteria by January 15, 2026. The effective date of the bill is the day following its final enactment.