Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) to replace an
at grade crossing of the Gateway trail at highway #120 with a tunnel
(ra)

Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Withdrawn and returned to author

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Designating the Soo Line trail overpass over marked truck highway #169 in Onamia
as the Curt Eastlund memorial bridge; requiring the commissioner of
transportation (DOT) to design and erect appropriate signs to mark the bridge
(je)

Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a grant to the city of Windom to
predesign, design and construct the renovation or removal of the Windom dam and
for stream restoration, trails, a recreation area and parking spaces at the site
(je)

Latest Action: 03/30/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of transportation (DOT) and authorizing
the issueance of state bonds for a grant to the town of White to design and
construct a bituminous surfaced roadway, a connection of bituminous paved
recreation trails and a designated snowmobile route between county highway #138
and state highway #135 in the town
(rt)

Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a grant to Kittson county to acquire
land, predesign, design and construct a gravel all terrain vehicle (ATV) trail
in eastern Kittson county
(rt)

Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a grant to the city of Vergas to
complete the Roger Hanson memorial trail
(ra)

Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a grant to the city of Mantorville
for design of the Mantorville portion of the stagecoach trail and regional
welcome center and trailhead facility in the city
(me)

Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) for a grant
to the city of Mantorville for the design of the Mantorville segment of the
stage coach trail and regional welcome center and trailhead facility in the city
(me)

Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Relating to natural resources; modifying horse pass trail requirements; creating
a resident deer license fee category; allowing scopes on muzzleloaders;
authorizing a resident to obtain an all firearm season deer license; authorizing
the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) to issue up to a certain number of
additional bear hunting permits
(rt)

Latest Action: 03/24/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Proposing an amendment to the Minnesota constitution, article XI to increase the
sales and use tax rate and to dedicate the revenue receipts to restore, preserve
and enhance fish and wildlife habitat in the state and other natural resources,
to protect drinking water sources, to protect and restore lakes, rivers,
streams, wetlands and groundwater, to support parks and trails in the state and
to support arts and cultural heritage in the state;creating the natural heritage
fund, the parks and trails fund, the sustainable drinking water fund, the clean
water fund and the arts and cultural heritage fund; creating the natural
heritage enhancement advisory council, specifying certain membership and open
meetings requirements and duties, sunset provision; changing the clean water
legacy account to the clean water fund
(je)

Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for development of the Walker to Guthrie
segment of the Paul Bunyan state trail
(me)

Latest Action: 02/21/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a grant to the city of Cambridge for
design and construction of the Cambridge-Isanti bike/walk trail connecting the
cities of Cambridge, Isanti and Isanti township in Isanti county
(rt)

Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the metropolitan council and authorizing the issuance of
state bonds for a grant to the city of South St. Paul to design and construct a
span arch bridge under 19th avenue for connection with the Dakota county north
urban regional trail
(je)

Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a grant to the city of Mora for
construction of pedestrian and bicycle trails, bridge restoration and renovation
and other improvements for the Spring Lake trail
(je)

Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Relating to natural resources ARTICLE 1- CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Proposing an amendment to the Minnesota constitution, article XI, section 14, to increase the percentage of net proceeds from the state lottery to the environment and natural resources trust fund and to extend the length of time proceeds are to be credited to the fund ARTICLE 2 - NATURAL RESOURCES FUNDING Establishing the parks and trails account in the natural resources fund; appropriating money from the account to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) for the acquisition, operation and maintenance of state parks and trails; requiring the state lottery in lieu tax credited to the clean water legacy account in the environmental fund; allowing environmental protection trust fund expenditures for acquiring natural areas and obtaining and operating permanent conservation easements; modifying the disposition of the [...]

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Latest Action: 01/08/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for acquisition and construction of the
Minnesota River trail from Appleton to Milan
(ra)

Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for acquisition and construction of the
Minnesota River trail from Granite Falls to Wegdahl
(je)

Latest Action: 03/12/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for development of a natural surface
multiuse trail in the Cuyuna Country state recreation area
(je)

Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Relating to the organization, operation and financing of state government; modifying pollution control agency, natural resources, board of water and soil resources and metropolitan council appropriations and providing environment and natural resources policy ARTICLE 1 - APPROPRIATIONS Providing a summary of appropriations by fund; reducing certain prior appropriations to the pollution control agency for water, multi media and administration, commissioner of natural resources (DNR) for the lands and minerals budget and iron ore cooperative agreements, water resource management, parks and recreation and fish and wildlife management, ecological services, enforcement budget and for operations support, board of water and soil resources (BOWSR) for cost sharing contract for native buffers, county cooperative weed management programs, drainage assistance program and rehabilitation, erosion and sediment [...]

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Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Establishing a specific segment of the Minnesota river trail connecting the
cities of Granite Falls and Montevideo
(me)

Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Relating to natural resources; eliminating managed forests for purposes of off
road vehicle travel; modifying commissioner of natural resources forest
classification authority
(me)

Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the Minnesota historical society and authorizing the
issuance of state bonds for heritage trails at historic sites
(je)

Latest Action: 01/29/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Extending the Minnestoa river trail by adding a loop extension between Fort
Ridgely state park and the cities of Redwood Falls and Sleepy Eye
(rt)

Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a grant to the city of Sartell for
land acquisition along the Sauk river near the confluence of the Mississippi
river to serve as part of the central Minnesota regional parks and trails
(rt)


Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for the Chester Woods trail from
Rochester to Dover
(rt)

Latest Action: 03/27/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for construction of the Great River
Ridge trail from Plainview to Eyota
(je)

Latest Action: 03/15/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of employment and economic development
(DEED) and authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a grant to the city of
Spicer to design, construct, furnish and equip a historic military airplane
enclosure and visitor center adjoining the Glacial Lakes trail in the city
(je)

Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a grant to Dodge county to acquire
land for and to predesign, design and construct phase one of the Stagecoach
state trail
(ra)

Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for the construction of a portion of the
Mill Towns State Trail
(me)

Latest Action: 02/18/2008 - Author added Wiger

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the metropolitan council and authorizing the issuance of
state bonds for a grant to Ramsey county to design and construct a paved bicycle
and pedestrain trail on Lower Afton road
(rt)

Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a grant to the city of Sartell for
land acquisition along the Sauk river near the confluence of the Mississippi
river to serve as part of the central Minnesota regional parks and trails
(rt)

Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for a matching grant to the city of
Rockville to design and construct the Rocori trail in Stearns county from
Richmond through Cold Spring to Rockville connecting with the Glacial Lakes,
Beaver Island and Lake Wobegon trails
(je)

Latest Action: 02/21/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Restricting four by four truck trail development on land administered by the
commissioner of natural resources (DNR); specifying exceptions; defining four by
four truck
(me)

Latest Action: 04/27/2007 - Committee report: To pass

Bill Text
1E Requiring the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) to prescribe a season
for off highway vehicle use on state forest lands, providing an exception for
posted designated forest roads; permitting the commissioner to designate and
post winter trails on state forest lands for use by off highway vehicles;
establishing and defining state forest traditional areas; requiring the
commissioner to designate state forest traditional areas, providing for vehicle,
hunting and trapping restrictions; providing for a commissioner rulemaking
exemption; allowing the commissioner to classify portions of a limited forest as
closed
(rt)

Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the metropolitan council and authorizing the issuance of
state bonds for a grant to Anoka county to predesign, design and construct a
bicycle and pedestrian trail in Fridley
(rt)

Latest Action: 05/04/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the metropolitan council for a grant to Anoka county as
the local share to match federal funds for the design and development of the
Rice Creek north regional trail extending from Lino Lakes to the Ramsey trail
system in Shoreview
(ra)

Latest Action: 01/22/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Proposing an amendment to the Minnesota constitution, article XI to increase the
sales and use tax and to dedicate the receipts for natural resource purposes
including the protection and restoration of lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands and
groundwater and to protect, preserve, enhance and acquire fish and wildlife
habitat, parks, trails and natural areas; creating a great outdoors and clean
water fund, specifying membership, duties, administration and meetings;
authorizing the issuance of state bonds; creating a great outdoors council
(me)

Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Extending the snowmobile, off-highway motorcyle, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and
watercraft temporary permit duration, providing a uniform expiration date for
snowmobile registrations and trail stickers, modifying snowmobile temporary
permit data requirements, requiring commissioner of natural resources (DNR)
rules adoption
(rt)

Latest Action: 01/25/2007 - Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) for state
parks and recreation areas operations and for state trails operations and
maintenance
(je)

Latest Action: 02/19/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Relating to the organization, operation and financing of state government; appropriating money for environment, natural resources and agriculture purposes ARTICLE 1 - ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS Providing a summary of appropriations by fund; modifying disposition of certain revenue and funds; appropriating money to the pollution control agency for the clean water partnership program, for community technical assistance and education for local and basinwide water quality protection and grants, for individual sewage treatment system (ISTS) administration and grants, for new technology review, technical assistance for local governments and enforcement purposes and the administration of individual septic tank fees, for implementing the clean water legacy act, for providing regulatory services to the ethanol, mining and other developing economic sectors, for county feedlot program [...]

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Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for state trails land acquistion,
construction and renovation, dedicating certain funds for certain trails and
trail segments
(rt)

Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Relating to the organization, operation and financing of state government; appropriating money to the environmental and natural resources trust, the state land and water conservation account (LAWCON), the legislative citizen commission on Minnesota resources (LCCMR) for administrative expenses and for contract administration, for forest legacy conservation easements, Minnesota habitat corridors partnership phase IV, metro conservation corridors phase III, prairie stewardship assistance for private landowners, state park and trail acquisition, metropolitan regional park system land acquisition, nonmetropolitan regional parks and natural and scenic area acquisitions, LAWCON federal reimbursements, biological control of European buckthorn and garlic mustard, neutralization of reed canary grass root exudates, for local water management matching challenge grants, protection of rare and unique rock outcrop wetlands, land retirement

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Latest Action: 02/28/2007 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Proposing an amendment to the Minnesota constitution, article XI to increase the
sales and use tax and to dedicate the receipts for natural resource purposes
including the protection and restoration of lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands
and to protect, preserve and restore fish and wildlife habitat, parks, trails
and natural areas; creating a clean water and great outdoors fund; authorizing
the issuance of state bonds; creating a great outdoors council, specifying
membership and duties; creating a nature nearby grant program
(ra)

Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Author added Prettner Solon

Bill Text
Appropriating money for environment and natural resources purposes ARTICLE 1 - ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES APPROPRIATIONS Appropriating money to the pollution control agency (PCA) for the clean water partnership program, community technical assistance and education, individual sewage treatment system (ISTS) administration and grants, surface water quality and trends assessments, clean water legacy implementation, total maximum daily loads (TMDL) development, economic sectors development regulation such as ethanol and mining, air monitoring, the leaking underground storage tank program, health assessments, drinking water, environmental assistance, county SCORE block grants, alternative fuel use promotion, pollutant emission and greenhouse gases reduction, to the commissioners of the PCA and department of agriculture for environmental response and liability, to the department of natural resources (DNR) [...]

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Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and authorizing the issuance of state bonds for habitat and natural areas including acquiring working forest legacy easements, land for wildlife management areas, native prairie bank easements, land for scientific and natural areas, land for shoreline and aquatic habitat, stream protection and restoration projects, RIM critical habitat match, metro greenways and for parks and outdoor recreation areas and natural and scenic areas, for outdoor recreation including state park land acquisition and resource management, state park recreational facility improvements, state park north shore development, Cuyuna country recreation area enhancement, state trail acquisition and development, state trail rehabilitation, Springbrook nature center interpretive center and natural area, to the city of Bloomington for removal and replacement of the Cedar avenue trail crossing [...]

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Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day

Bill Text
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board authorized to adopt standards for
dedication of land to the public or a payment of a dedication fee on certain new
commercial and industrial development.

Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Extending the Heartland state trail in Becker county to include Frazee
(je)

Latest Action: 03/25/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Modifying the Iron Range off-highway vehicle recreation area management plan to
include a trail primarily for off-road vehicles connecting lands to the city of
Eveleth following the Mesabi mountain proposed trail alignment; appropriating
money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) for the development of the
Virginia site and connecting trails for the Iron Range off-highway vehicle
recreation area
(ra)

Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Repealing the requirement for persons riding a horse or leading a horse on state
trails, in state parks and in state recreation areas to possess and display a
horse trail pass
(me)

Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Relating to finance; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota
constitution, article XI to dedicate a certain percentage of state lottery
receipts to the heritage enhancement fund, the parks and trails fund, the clean
water fund and the arts, humanities, museum and public broadcasting fund;
creating the arts, humanities, museum and public broadcasting fund, heritage
enhancement fund, parks and trails fund and clean water fund in the state
treasury; requiring appropriation by law and dedicated use; requiring proposed
amendment voter submission at general election; establishing the heritage
enhancement fund in the Minnesota constitution, article XI and creating the
heritage enhancement council, prescribing duties, membership and administration
(rt)

Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the metropolitan council and authorizing the issuance of
state bonds for a grant to the city of South St. Paul to design and construct a
span arch bridge under 19th avenue for connection with the Dakota county north
urban regional trail
(je)

Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Authors added Olseen; Skoe; Saxhaug; Olson, M.

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) for state
park and recreation area operations and for state trail operations and
maintenance
(me)

Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Introduction and first reading

Bill Text
Appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) and
authorizing the issuance of state bonds for development of a natural surface
minimal impact trail, access road, rustic campground, support facilities for
biking and scuba activities and other capital improvements in the Cuyuna state
recreation area
(rt)