This bill appropriates funds for the management of spongy moth populations in Minnesota through the Slow the Spread program. Specifically, it allocates $954,000 from the general fund for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the commissioner of agriculture.

The purpose of this funding is to support efforts in monitoring, controlling, and treating spongy moth populations, which can have detrimental effects on local ecosystems and agriculture. The bill emphasizes the state's commitment to addressing this agricultural concern through dedicated financial resources.