This bill appropriates funds for the management of spongy moth populations in Minnesota through the Slow the Spread program. Specifically, it allocates $954,000 for fiscal year 2026 and an additional $954,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the environment and natural resources trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture.

The purpose of this funding is to support activities related to the monitoring, control, and treatment of spongy moth populations, which are known to impact agricultural resources and ecosystems. This legislative action aims to enhance the state's efforts in managing invasive species and protecting natural resources.