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 each of the fiscal years 2026 and 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 pose a threat to local ecosystems and agriculture. The bill aims to enhance the state's efforts in managing this invasive species effectively.