Legacy Funds Appropriated
This bill appropriates revenues from the Legacy Amendment that voters approved in 2008. The bill appropriates $89 million for parks and trails for FY 2016 -17. Of this amount, 40% is allocated to Minnesota State Parks and Trails, 40% is allocated to Metropolitan Regional Parks and Trails, and 20% is allocated to grants for regionally significant parks and trails in Greater Minnesota.
Full title: Omnibus legacy appropriations bill
Bill Number: SF 1 / HF 5
House Authors: Urdahl, Davids
Senate Authors: Cohen
Status details: Passed and signed by Gov. Dayton on June 13, 2015.