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Committee OKs LCCMR appropriation bill funding ENRTF projects, community grants launch
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Summary
Co-chair Jordan presented House File 3426, the annual Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources appropriation from ENRTF lottery proceeds totaling about $102.0 million, including $28.18 million for a newly created community grants program; the committee recommended the bill for the general register by voice vote.
Co-chair Jordan presented House File 3426, the annual LCCMR appropriation from the environment and natural resources trust fund (ENRTF). The bill would appropriate roughly $102,036,000 from lottery proceeds, including $28,180,000 for the new community grants program established by the 2024 constitutional amendment.
Jordan described the package as the first annual appropriation under the renewed ENRTF and noted that the bill contains 108 appropriations and 11 extensions of previous projects. The bill does not affect the general fund because appropriations come from ENRTF investments.
Members asked about geographic distribution and whether districts that contribute more lottery revenue receive proportionate funding. Jordan and staff said the fund benefits Minnesotans statewide and cited projects ranging from PFAS mitigation research at the University of Minnesota to parks, trails and recycling-innovation pilots in Otter Tail County.
The committee renewed the motion to place HF3426 on the general register and approved the motion by voice vote.
Next steps: HF3426 will be recommended for placement on the general register and advanced toward floor action.
