The bill focuses on enhancing environmental and natural resource management in Minnesota through various appropriations, regulatory amendments, and the establishment of new programs. Key provisions include the creation of a stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products, which mandates the development of stewardship plans by producers and the establishment of a Covered Products Reimbursement Board to oversee reimbursement rates. The bill also introduces significant funding allocations for initiatives such as invasive species management, water quality monitoring, and environmental justice programs, while modifying existing fees for state park permits and watercraft surcharges to support these efforts.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to improve the state's ability to recover litigation costs related to environmental violations and enhances permitting efficiency by setting goals for permit issuance timelines. It includes provisions for the management of electronic waste, requiring manufacturers and recyclers to comply with registration and reporting requirements, and establishes penalties for non-compliance. The legislation aims to strengthen Minnesota's environmental protections while ensuring fiscal responsibility and accountability in resource management, with various effective dates set for the implementation of these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 85.055, 86B.415, 103G.271, 103G.301, 115.01, 115.071, 115.072, 115A.121, 115A.554, 115B.421, 115C.02, 115C.09, 116.03, 116.073, 116.182, 116.92, 168.1295, 446A.07, 473.167, 473.355, 473.5491, 115A.9157