The bill appropriates funds for the Local Road Wetland Replacement Program, allocating a total of $15,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund and $11,500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026. These funds are designated for the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire land or permanent easements and to restore, create, enhance, and preserve wetlands that have been impacted by public road projects. The bill allows the board to adjust the priority order for wetland replacement as necessary and mandates that the purchase price for land or easements be determined at fair market value. Additionally, it permits the board to enter into agreements with various entities to acquire wetland replacement credits.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the sale and issuance of state bonds to fund the appropriations, with the commissioner of management and budget authorized to issue bonds up to $15,000,000. It also allocates $7,500,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund for the same wetland restoration purposes, along with an additional $2,000,000 each year for program administration. Any unspent funds from the administration budget can be redirected to support the wetland restoration efforts. The bill is set to take effect the day after its final enactment.