This bill addresses various aspects of natural resource management in Minnesota, including modifications to reporting requirements, state trail pass provisions for off-road vehicles, and invasive species regulations. Notably, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 84.03, by removing the requirement for the commissioner to report to the legislature on specific acts and recommendations every even-numbered year. Additionally, it updates the state trail pass requirements, specifying that operators must carry a valid pass for inspection rather than having it displayed on the vehicle. The bill also introduces a new definition for "eviscerated" in section 84D.01 and allows for the possession and transport of certain invasive fish species if they are dead and eviscerated.

Furthermore, the bill permits commercial fishing for burbot in Lake Superior and modifies the public waters inventory process. It allows the commissioner to reclassify certain wetlands and mandates the maintenance of public waters inventory maps. The bill also appropriates $1,000,000 annually from the general fund for updating the public water inventory from fiscal years 2025 through 2032. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the management and conservation of Minnesota's natural resources while streamlining certain regulatory processes.

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