Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF3418

Introduced
2/12/24  

Caption

Investment accounts provided, transfer or sale of bison provided, enhanced restitution values for mistreatment of wild animals provided, protection of threatened species clarified, releaf program modified, water use general permit fee corrected, Mineral Coordinating Committee extended, and money appropriated.

Impact

The changes introduced in HF3418 are set to strengthen the regulatory framework surrounding wildlife and resource management in Minnesota. By establishing investment accounts for financial assurance, the bill intends to ensure that funds are adequately allocated for environmental safeguards. The modifications to the Releaf program will increase support for communities in restoring and maintaining forest ecosystems, emphasizing sustainability and conservation. Moreover, clarifying restitution values for wildlife offenses aims to enhance accountability and discourage mistreatment of wildlife.

Summary

House File 3418 aims to amend and enhance various provisions associated with the management of Minnesota's natural resources. Key provisions include the establishment of investment accounts for financial assurance related to mining permits, provisions for the transfer or sale of bison within state management practices, and clarification of restitution values for the mistreatment of wild animals. This bill also seeks to clarify protections for threatened species and modifies the existing Releaf program to support the inventory and improvement of forest resources in Minnesota.

Contention

Discussions around HF3418 have highlighted points of contention primarily concerning the management of wildlife, particularly in relation to bison. Advocates for bison management argue that regulated transfers and sales could improve the effectiveness of species management, while critics are concerned that such measures might not adequately address the welfare of the animals involved. Additionally, stakeholders are debating the implications of changing restitution values for wildlife violations, with some fearing it might disproportionately affect individuals involved in traditional hunting practices that are crucial for cultural sustenance.

Companion Bills

MN SF3631

Similar To Omnibus Environment policy bill

Previously Filed As

MN HF2963

Office of Inspector General established, powers and duties provided, enhanced grant oversight provided, retaliation prohibited, existing executive Offices of Inspector General transferred or repealed, detection and prevention of fraud provided, penalties provided, and money appropriated.

MN HF1

Office of Inspector General established, powers and duties provided, enhanced grant oversight provided, retaliation prohibited, existing executive Offices of Inspector General transferred or repealed, fraud detection and prevention provided, conforming changes made, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN HF1853

Civil Commitment Coordinating Division established in the office of the attorney general, grants provided, and money appropriated.

MN HF5060

Office of the State Inspector General created, advisory committee created, reports required, agency duties transferred, limits placed and programs prohibited from receiving public funds, conforming and technical changes made, interagency agreements provided, and money appropriated.

MN HF2846

Attorney general duties and activities funding provided, consumer protection restitution account and related requirements established, consumer litigation account modified, proceeds of litigation or settlement account established, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF3879

Outdoor heritage fund; prior appropriations extended and modified, and money appropriated.

MN HF724

Water infrastructure funding program provisions modified, bonds issued, funding provided for clean water, and money appropriated.

MN HF1082

Public safety; time extended to use appropriations; public safety officer and survivor benefits provided; sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicle, assault of hospital or clinic security guard, and grooming prohibited; crimes of impersonating a peace officer and theft modified; task forces and grant program established; MINNCOR policies modified; domestic violence case process modified; personal information protections provided to public safety officers; criminal penalties provided; reports required; and money appropriated.

MN HB0164

AN ACT relating to the investment of state funds; creating the Wyoming generational investment account; specifying the investment of funds in the account; specifying the disposition of investment earnings; providing for the accounting and administration of the account; requiring transfers of funds; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

MN HF5

Imposition and allocation of certain taxes modified, tax analysis required, transportation funding impacts analysis required, retail delivery fee repealed, unlimited Social Security subtraction provided, previous appropriation and transfer modified, reports required, money transferred, and money appropriated.

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