The bill appropriates $500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of natural resources, specifically for a grant to the 1854 Treaty Authority. This funding is designated for a comprehensive study of bear populations in the area covered by the September 30, 1854 treaty between the Lake Superior Chippewa and the U.S. government.

The 1854 Treaty Authority is required to submit the findings of the study by December 31, 2026, to the relevant legislative committees overseeing environmental policy. The study will assess current bear populations, identify factors affecting these populations, and project future population trends.