The bill appropriates $18,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of natural resources for reforestation efforts on state forest lands. This funding aims to meet the reforestation requirements outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 89.002, subdivision 2, and will cover expenses such as purchasing native seeds and seedlings, planting, seeding, site preparation, and protection. Additionally, $8,000,000 of the appropriated funds may be allocated for forest stand improvement and management, specifically targeting the treatment of emerald ash borer and spruce budworm infestations.

To finance this appropriation, the bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $18,000,000, following the procedures established in Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and in accordance with the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7. The provisions of this bill will take effect the day after its final enactment.