This bill modifies various provisions related to natural resources in Minnesota, including changes to reporting requirements, state trail pass regulations for off-road vehicles, and invasive species management. Notably, it removes the requirement for the commissioner to report to the legislature on the status of state lands and resources every even-numbered year, while also updating the definition of "eviscerated" to clarify the removal of internal organs from fish. Additionally, the bill allows for the possession and transport of certain invasive carp species if they are dead and eviscerated, and it introduces burbot as a permitted fish for commercial fishing in Lake Superior.

Furthermore, the bill amends the public waters inventory process, allowing the commissioner to reclassify certain wetlands and public waters more flexibly. It mandates that the commissioner must provide notice of reclassifications to local government units and gives priority to wetlands affected by public works projects. The bill also appropriates $1,000,000 annually from the general fund for updating the public water inventory through fiscal years 2025 to 2032, ensuring that the inventory reflects current conditions and classifications.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 84.03, 84.8035, 84D.01, 84D.05, 97C.835, 103G.201