MinnesotaHF 342694th Legislature, 2025-2026HouseWALLET

Environment and natural resources trust fund finance bill.

Sponsored By: Sydney Jordan (Democratic)

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68 provisions identified: 59 benefits, 2 costs, 7 mixed.

More wilderness access for disabled visitors

The law provides $996,000 in fiscal year 2027 to Adaptive Wilderness Within Reach. It funds adaptive wilderness experiences, equipment, and more accessible trails near the Boundary Waters for people with physical disabilities. A fiscal agent must be approved in the work plan before costs are incurred. Funding ends June 30, 2030, when the project and final products are due.

Better fishing access for disabled veterans

The law provides $180,000 in fiscal year 2027 to improve Veterans on the Lake recreation facilities for disabled veterans. Improvements include an accessible fishing pier and fish-cleaning house. Before spending, the property owner must show approval of the improvements and funding terms. A fiscal agent must also be approved in the work plan.

More outdoor camp help for families

The law provides $3.085 million in fiscal year 2027 for YMCA of the North youth outdoor programs. Funding supports scholarships, transportation help, and free equipment rentals. The law does not set an award amount for each family. Funded children's service providers must certify background checks for employees, contractors, and volunteers who have or may have access to children.

More soil-health help for southeast farms

The law provides $2.817 million in fiscal year 2027 through Olmsted County for southeast Minnesota's karst farming regions. Funding supports results-based incentives, technical help, and education to improve soil health and prevent nitrate leaching into groundwater. This money is available through June 30, 2030; individual incentive amounts are not specified. Another $249,000 funds Minnesota State University, Mankato research and outreach on controlled tile drainage and soil health through June 30, 2029.

Accessible walking trail at Owámniyomni

The law provides $2.385 million in fiscal year 2027 to Owámniyomni Okhódayapi. The money supports a pedestrian-only trail that meets disability-access standards. It also funds restoration of the site's vegetated limestone bluff landscape.

Better trails for Minnesota park users

For fiscal year 2027, the law funds four local trail projects. Washington County gets $1.244 million for easements, design, and construction to extend the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. Dakota County gets $2.126 million to repair and connect Lebanon Hills trails, remove trails from sensitive areas, and restore land. Lakeville gets $1.797 million for Lake Marion Greenway trails, crossings, trailhead improvements, and signs. Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores gets $85,000 to repair the Duluth Traverse Trail, improve access, and reduce erosion.

Bridge replacement keeps Tettegouche trails connected

The law provides $3.674 million in fiscal year 2027 to replace the Baptism River Bridge at Tettegouche State Park. The project maintains access to park recreation areas. Funding ends June 30, 2030, when the work and final products are due.

Conservation projects get funding oversight

The law provides $340,000 in fiscal year 2027 for natural resources staff to prepare and manage project contracts. The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources directs this spending. Recipients must follow trust fund law, submit work plans, and file annual or twice-yearly progress reports. Changes to approved plans or budgets must follow the commission's amendment process. Unless stated otherwise, funding runs July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; federal awards can extend availability to six years total.

Creeks and wild rice get protection

Brooklyn Park gets $409,000 to stabilize Shingle Creek with native plants, stream work, and access improvements. The project supports Brookdale Park and Palmer Lake Environmental Nature Area. The White Iron Chain of Lakes Association gets $727,000 to test biological treatment that reduces sulfate and traps mercury in wild rice waters. Its fiscal agent must be approved in the work plan before costs are incurred.

Farmers get more voluntary conservation help

The law provides $2.638 million in fiscal year 2027 to Pheasants Forever for conservation help on Minnesota working lands. The grant expands technical assistance and supports voluntary conservation practices for farmers and landowners. The project also seeks federal matching funds, but no matching amount is stated. The law does not set individual payment amounts or eligibility rules.

Lake research supports fish and plants

The University of Minnesota gets $674,000 in fiscal year 2027 to study cisco fish in warmer, lower-oxygen lakes. The work maps suitable habitat under different climate scenarios to guide lake management. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe gets $478,000 to survey aquatic plants and cultural uses, update inventories, and involve the public. Genetic research helps distinguish native from invasive plants.

Lake users get algae monitoring research

The University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute gets $509,000 to test field tools that detect harmful algae and forecast toxins. Potential users provide feedback to improve the tools. The Red Lake Band gets $993,000 for buoys and real-time water data on Upper and Lower Red Lakes and Lake of the Woods. That work supports harmful-algae forecasts and must finish, with final products delivered, by June 30, 2031. Red Lake funding is unavailable after that date.

Minnesotans get more environmental reporting

Twin Cities Public Television gets $632,000 in fiscal year 2027 to establish an environment and natural resources desk at Almanac. The desk reports on statewide issues and solutions and hosts community conversations. The grant funds public reporting and discussions, not household payments.

More climate planning help for communities

In fiscal year 2027, the law funds $468,000 for model land-use rules and $612,000 for climate-ready, wildlife-friendly community spaces. It provides $1.22 million for northeast and central Minnesota planning through the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission. Another $827,000 supports mostly rural and small communities through the University of Minnesota. The university also gets $298,000 to map land cover in major population centers using laser measurements and aerial images. The land-use funding helps local communities adopt rules; it does not itself require residents to change land use.

More flood planning for Tribal watersheds

The law provides $800,000 to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe for flood mapping and emergency planning. The work covers the Big Sandy Lake and upper Rice River watersheds. It identifies flood-prone areas and infrastructure that may worsen flooding, then adds findings to emergency plans. Funding ends June 30, 2030, when the project and final products are due.

More grants to restore oak savannas

The law provides $1.944 million in fiscal year 2027 for oak savanna restoration through the Board of Water and Soil Resources. Working with the Xerces Society, the board pilots grants, conservation agreements, plans, seed mixes, and technical resources. Work also supports tallgrass prairies and woodlands on public and protected conservation lands in Minnesota's Eastern Broadleaf Forest Province. The project and final products are due June 30, 2031.

More help replacing threatened community trees

The law provides $2.603 million in fiscal year 2027 to reduce emerald ash borer damage in Minnesota communities. It funds tree assessments, training, technical help, community grants, diverse plantings, and resident involvement. Another $62,000 supports removing and replacing vulnerable ash trees in Mahnomen. These are community forestry investments, not guaranteed payments to homeowners.

More Indigenous food and restoration support

The law provides $437,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the University of Minnesota Duluth for Indigenous community food projects. Funding supports community-led agriculture, ecosystem restoration, local supply chains, outreach, and education. Green infrastructure and pollinator plantings require a long-term landowner commitment. The funding supports community projects, not direct household food benefits.

More lake habitat restoration and planning

The law provides $539,000 in fiscal year 2027 to Lake of the Woods County for Pine and Curry Island studies. The work examines shoreline stabilization options, habitat restoration, and water quality, with a public report of findings and recommendations. Another $392,000 supports Carver County habitat restoration at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. That project tracks results to guide future management.

More research on cleaner Minnesota waters

The law provides $175,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the University of St. Thomas for freshwater contaminant analysis. The university estimates risks to lake and river ecosystems and creates public dashboards. Another $300,000 funds University of Minnesota research on enzyme-based membrane filters to capture and remove harmful phenolic compounds. These projects support research and public information, not direct household water-system upgrades.

More research on invasive land pests

The law provides $4.694 million in fiscal year 2027 to the University of Minnesota's invasive terrestrial plants and pests center. Funding supports high-priority research on managing invasive plants, disease-causing organisms, and pests on natural and agricultural lands. The money is available through June 30, 2032. The project and final products are due by that date.

More research on restoring mine lands

The law provides $358,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute. It studies wood waste and biochar, a charcoal-like material, for restoring mine lands. Research examines water movement through soil, pollutant removal, plant growth, and environmental and climate benefits. The institute shares the results.

More research to guide sustainable fishing

The law funds University of Minnesota fisheries research in fiscal year 2027. It provides $643,000 to study fisheries that withstand climate change and develop management options. Another $676,000 studies how forward-facing sonar affects angler catches and fish deaths across species and lake types. A further $270,000 supports native rough fish field data, an angler citizen-science network, and conservation education. These studies guide management; they do not themselves change fishing limits.

More research to manage wildlife diseases

In fiscal year 2027, the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center gets $298,000 to study highly pathogenic avian flu. The work examines infections, disease spread, and outbreak effects on raptors. Its College of Veterinary Medicine gets $2.2 million for chronic wasting disease research on infectious proteins and outbreak risks. That grant also advances early testing, supports Tribal and state disease monitoring, and funds public education on disease management.

More research to protect Minnesota insects

The law provides $932,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the Bell Museum to organize Minnesota insect records and collections. The museum compiles a statewide species list and connects collection records to the Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas. Another $294,000 supports Minnesota Zoo breeding and care methods for the Pawnee Skipper and plans for other at-risk butterflies. The work also sets points for taking conservation action.

More river access for outdoor users

The law funds two public river-access projects in fiscal year 2027. Three Rivers Park District gets $464,000 for a nonmotorized boat launch, staging area, paved trail connection, and parking in Dayton. Shell Rock River Watershed District gets $1.162 million for paths, crossings, bridges, and recreation features in Albert Lea. These projects support paddling, fishing, and access to green space.

More support for lake sturgeon recovery

The law provides $500,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the Lake Superior Authority for lake sturgeon restoration and education. Funding creates a fish-rearing program and educational grow-out exhibit to support restoration in the St. Louis River. The project can reinvest net income only through a reinvestment plan approved in its work plan.

More tracking to guide wildlife management

In fiscal year 2027, the law funds $1 million for GPS deer tracking to guide herd health, harvest, and chronic wasting disease management. That project covers prairie and transition zones and must finish, with final products delivered, by June 30, 2031. It also funds $295,000 for Leech Lake Reservation wolf monitoring and a management plan, plus $658,000 for bison conservation. Another $1.054 million supports moose habitat plan implementation, education, and monitoring. University of Minnesota Duluth receives $234,000 to add bird-flu and parasite testing to northern Minnesota wild bird surveys.

More wildlife research and conservation learning

The University of Minnesota gets $501,000 in fiscal year 2027 for pollinator volunteer training, public events, and conservation practices. The project also collects bumblebee nest data and develops habitat recommendations. The university's Bell Museum gets $673,000 to expand the statewide Salvage Wildlife network. That work prepares deceased wildlife as museum specimens and builds resources for research, education, and conservation.

Natural areas and trails get improvements

The Department of Natural Resources gets $3.996 million for Scientific and Natural Areas habitat work and public outreach. It also funds land purchases from willing sellers; purchased land must meet the program's conservation standards. That money is available through June 30, 2030. Douglas County gets $70,000 to design and build improvements to existing single-track trails at Lake Brophy Park.

New research on Lake Superior energy

The law provides $475,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the University of Minnesota's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. It models and tests underwater filaments that generate electricity from movement to capture wave energy in Lake Superior and similar places. The funding supports technology research, not a household energy program or guaranteed lower bills.

Osprey Wilds visitors get trail upgrades

Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center gets $25,000 in fiscal year 2027 for trail improvements and directional and educational signs. The work supports access to hiking and cross-country ski trails. The center needs an approved fiscal management plan before spending, unless the natural resources commissioner decides otherwise.

Otter Tail County gets ash recycling

Otter Tail County gets $1.177 million in fiscal year 2027 to build and equip an ash storage and recycling facility. The facility handles ash generated through resource recovery as an alternative to sending it to landfills. The law does not set new household waste fees or provide household payments.

Prairies and forests get restoration funding

The Department of Natural Resources gets $1.758 million for prairie landowner help, habitat work, and additional Native Prairie Bank easements. Up to $75,000 can support long-term easement care, in proportion to the number acquired. Prairie funding is available through June 30, 2030. The Nature Conservancy, with Dovetail Partners, gets $500,000 for landowner education, coordination, and prescribed burns on public and Tribal lands.

Research weighs forests' competing uses

The University of Minnesota gets $300,000 to study different ways to manage forests. The research compares carbon-credit management with wildlife protection, timber production, and other uses. It examines both conflicts and shared benefits, rather than creating a new tax credit or household payment.

Residents get free project data

Funded project data must meet state technology standards and be free to the public unless legally classified as private. Mapping data must meet state geographic and metadata standards and be uploaded to the Minnesota Geospatial Commons when projects end. Summaries and results must be posted online when practical. Recipients must credit the trust fund in publications, signs, and outreach and follow dedicated-funding reporting rules.

Restoration projects must protect native habitat

Funded restoration must use native plants under state guidelines, with a mix supporting pollinators throughout the growing season. Recipients must plan project timing, upkeep, long-term management and financing, using the best available science. Plans must address site conditions and high-quality conservation goals as far as practical. Recipients must evaluate results when funding ends and again three years after spending ends, identifying problems and needed improvements. They must consider Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa for restoration contracts, but do not have to hire it.

River communities get dam planning funds

Friends of the Mississippi River gets $923,000 in fiscal year 2027 to study removing two Mississippi River dams. The study covers Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam and Lock and Dam 1. It examines feasibility, environmental benefits, restoration potential, and costs; it does not fund removal itself. Anoka gets $3.11 million for predesign, engineering, and final design of Rum River Dam improvements for safety, aquatic habitat, and recreation.

State trail users get better bridges

The law provides $4.943 million in fiscal year 2027 for Minnesota state trail improvements. The Department of Natural Resources uses the money to repair trails and repair or replace trail bridges. The funding is available through June 30, 2030. The work and final project materials must be finished by that date.

Water and recreation improvements near Vadnais Lake

The law provides $2.842 million in fiscal year 2027 for Vadnais Heights through the Department of Natural Resources. It funds water-quality ponds, recreation features, and educational signs near East Vadnais Lake, including benefits for underserved residents. The money remains available through June 30, 2030. The project must be complete and final products delivered by that date.

Water managers get better groundwater maps

The University of Minnesota gets $375,000 in fiscal year 2027 to develop and test groundwater prediction software. It uses machine learning to identify rock fractures and predict water flow and pollution movement in karst aquifers. The Minnesota Geological Survey gets $1.275 million to continue county geologic atlases and complete Part A. Those maps show earth materials, aquifer boundaries, and connections among aquifers, land, and surface water.

Water research tests persistent chemical pollution

Minnesota Sea Grant gets $910,000 to track PFAS chemicals in rain and snow across sites and years. That project must finish and deliver final products by June 30, 2030, when its funding ends. The Pollution Control Agency gets $721,000 to test water, sediment, and fish for PFAS and microplastics and study their combined buildup. The University of Minnesota gets $357,000 to develop a low-cost sensor for PFAS in lakes, rivers, and drinking water. Another $299,000 tests an enhanced plasma reactor for hard-to-remove short-chain PFAS in wastewater and other discharge sources, including energy costs.

Water research tracks plastics and tire pollutants

The University of Minnesota gets $418,000 in fiscal year 2027 to study pollutants from polymers, coatings, plastics, and tire rubber. The project develops stormwater treatment strategies and recommendations to protect surface water and groundwater. Another $458,000 studies tiny plastic particles in shallow groundwater within cracked and dissolved rock, known as karst aquifers. That research identifies pollution sources and examines possible effects on human and ecosystem health.

More AmeriCorps support for community projects

The law provides $3.312 million in fiscal year 2027 to ServeMinnesota for AmeriCorps environmental work. ServeMinnesota recruits, trains, and places members with local and Tribal agencies and nonprofits. Their work supports natural resources, outdoor recreation, improvement projects, and community resilience. The funding does not provide direct household payments.

More conservation internships for Minnesota youth

In fiscal year 2027, Urban Roots MN gets $300,000 for paid youth internships and environmental education. Individual pay amounts are not stated. Minnesota State University, Mankato gets $199,000 for school and college partnerships offering youth internships, field trips, and environmental projects. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust gets $786,000 for metro youth apprenticeships, internships, and outdoor programs. The trust's funding is available through June 30, 2030, when its work and final project materials are due.

More conservation science learning for students

The law provides $538,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The money expands teacher training and hands-on conservation science research and group activities for students.

More inclusive outdoor programs for communities

In fiscal year 2027, the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota gets $623,000 for adult education and outreach to less-traditional trail users. Ramsey County gets $438,000 for culturally relevant nature education, Indigenous-led programs, outreach, and signs. Ramsey County's funding is available through June 30, 2030, when its work and final project materials are due. COPAL gets $392,000 for environmental programs, youth leadership, community partnerships, and a review of public-land accessibility and inclusion.

More nature lessons for Minnesota students

For fiscal year 2027, Watermark Art Center gets $298,000 for art- and science-based environmental learning for underserved youth. Osprey Wilds gets $192,000 for hands-on nature and outdoor recreation lessons for participating K–12 classes. Belwin Conservancy gets $550,000 for culturally relevant science and nature programs that meet school learning standards. The Science Museum of Minnesota gets $295,000 for water science and conservation lessons at underserved schools. Watermark and Osprey Wilds need approved fiscal management plans before spending, unless the natural resources commissioner decides otherwise.

New training pilot for prescribed burns

The law provides $454,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the University of Minnesota to design and test a certified prescribed-burn manager program. The program supports management of privately owned grasslands and forests that depend on fire. The project can reinvest net income only through a reinvestment plan approved in its work plan.

Students and children get nature learning

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College gets $404,000 in fiscal year 2027 for its Lake Superior watershed river watch program. Students monitor and analyze water quality. The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota gets $300,000 to improve curriculum and nature programs at children's museums in greater Minnesota. A fiscal management plan must be approved before museum project costs begin, unless the natural resources commissioner decides otherwise.

Students gain wilderness and nature experiences

Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness gets $1.252 million in fiscal year 2027 for student overnight wilderness experiences. The grant also funds leadership programs and education connected to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center gets $199,000 for youth-led sustainability projects, hands-on nature lessons, and outdoor recreation. Its programs also introduce youth to natural resource careers.

Students get better outdoor learning spaces

In fiscal year 2027, Trust for Public Land gets $1.343 million for schoolyard habitat improvements and outdoor learning. Cook County Public Schools gets $250,000 for accessible trails, outdoor classrooms, shelter, and seating. Duluth Public Schools gets $288,000 to improve the Lakewood School Forest Trail, stabilize erosion, and restore land. Cook County and Duluth need approved fiscal management plans before spending, unless the natural resources commissioner decides otherwise.

Teachers get more outdoor learning training

The law funds educator training in fiscal year 2027. The University of Minnesota gets $362,000 to train teachers in bird monitoring and support student research along the Mississippi Flyway. Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center gets $323,000 to train and mentor teachers and school leaders in locally focused outdoor learning. Wolf Ridge needs an approved fiscal management plan before spending, unless the natural resources commissioner decides otherwise.

Urban farming lessons and youth apprenticeships

The law provides $300,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute. The grant funds urban farming workshops, youth apprenticeships, soil testing, and lessons on caring for land and water. The institute needs an approved fiscal management plan before spending, unless the natural resources commissioner decides otherwise.

Visitors gain accessible nature learning tools

In fiscal year 2027, Headwaters Science Center gets $299,000 for year-round interactive native fish exhibits and northern Minnesota lake education. River Bend Nature Center gets $293,000 for culturally relevant, multilingual exhibits accessible to blind and deaf visitors. The Science Museum of Minnesota gets $623,000 to share results from projects recommended by the state's natural resources commission. It uses an interactive online story map, videos, and public events.

Youth gain science and building skills

The Science Museum of Minnesota gets $763,000 in fiscal year 2027 for high school research, mentoring, and teacher training. The project introduces students to environmental science and related careers. Urban Boatbuilders gets $100,000 for youth to build longboards, canoes, kayaks, and paddles while developing technical and leadership skills. Urban Boatbuilders needs an approved fiscal management plan before spending, unless the natural resources commissioner decides otherwise.

Businesses get cooling system energy advice

The University of Minnesota's technical assistance program gets $298,000 to help industrial and commercial users reduce chiller energy use. It also helps identify on-site energy options that reduce carbon emissions and improve resilience. The funding supports advice, not guaranteed energy savings or household rebates.

Farm research tests cleanup and robots

The University of Minnesota gets $300,000 to study PFAS chemicals in treated sewage material applied to farmland. The project examines soil microbes and tests a low-cost biological treatment to remove PFAS from fields. Another $524,000 funds work with the Hmong American Farmers Association to design and test robots for sustainable small-farm practices. These grants fund research, not direct payments to individual farmers or mandatory field treatment.

New solar food-drying research for farms

The law provides $300,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the University of Minnesota for solar food-drying and produce-curing research. The university assesses opportunities, develops technology, and shares findings with farmers, farming groups, community partners, and food-market participants. The law funds research and information, not direct farm or household payments.

Grant recipients generally pay costs first

Covered grants, agreements, and contracts generally pay recipients through reimbursement. Recipients must first cover eligible costs and then receive payment. A different payment method applies where the law expressly allows one. This rule applies to funded organizations, not households generally.

Tighter spending rules for conservation grants

Trust fund recipients can spend money only on necessary project activities in a work plan approved by Minnesota's resources commission. Indirect costs and overhead qualify only when directly related, necessary, clearly justified, and documented individually. Broad dollar amounts or percentage-based cost allocations are not allowed. Recipients also cannot charge costs created by receiving the funding.

Conservation easements require permanent water protections

Trust-funded conservation easements must be permanent and name the parties in the easement document. Recipients must send the document electronically to the Minnesota resources commission at least 20 business days before closing. Easements must include long-term monitoring and enforcement plans and funding. They must protect groundwater and surface-water quantity and quality by keeping water on the land and reducing nutrients and contaminants. Easements must also prohibit artificial changes to how water moves.

Conservation purchases face planning and price limits

Conservation buyers must favor minimally disturbed land that can benefit people, fish, wildlife, and water. Newly acquired land needs a restoration and management plan with enough implementation funding, unless the work plan explains why some is unnecessary. Within 60 days after acquisition, recipients must report land-selection details and every party's transaction costs to the Minnesota resources commission. If a state-certified or state-reviewed appraisal exists, they must report any difference between the appraisal and the price paid. State payments cannot exceed 100% of appraised market value, or 110% with advance commission approval.

Local nature grants require matching money

The law provides $3.833 million in fiscal year 2027 for competitive local nature-recreation grants. The Department of Natural Resources solicits and ranks applications. Grants support nature-based recreation, recreation facilities, and connections to regional and state natural areas. Applicants must provide matching funds. The grants cannot pay for sports fields, courts, or playgrounds.

More habitat support with landowner commitments

The law provides $840,000 in fiscal year 2027 for an adopt-a-flyway habitat restoration pilot along Minnesota's Mississippi Flyway. Private-land projects require an approved long-term protection and maintenance agreement, with money committed to monitoring it. Separate funding supports pollinator habitat and education along public corridors from Mankato to Little Falls; its amount is not provided here. Both projects must finish and deliver final products by June 30, 2030.

Protected restoration land and purchase price caps

Funded restoration and habitat improvement projects must use land permanently protected by a conservation easement or owned by the public. Recipients buying land or land rights with this money generally cannot pay more than 100% of appraised value. With advance approval from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, they can pay up to 110%. These rules govern funded projects, not household land purchases generally.

Regional parks get matched land funding

The law provides $2.414 million to the Metropolitan Council to buy land for metropolitan regional parks. The land must have high-quality natural resources or potential for restoration. Council and local agency money must match the grant dollar for dollar. The money is available through June 30, 2030.

Conservation projects get deadlines and extensions

Unless another period applies, trust fund money is available from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Projects must be complete and final products delivered by that deadline. Land-purchase funding gets one extra fiscal year when a binding purchase contract is signed before the funding expires. Projects receiving federal awards get an extension matching the federal award period, up to six years total.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Sydney Jordan
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Rick Hansen
Democratic • House
Hawj
Affiliation unavailable
Aaron Repinski
Republican • House
Natalie Zeleznikar
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 324 • No: 72

House vote • 5/14/2026

Repassage, as amended by Conference

Yes: 117 • No: 15

Senate vote • 5/14/2026

Third Reading

Yes: 46 • No: 19

Senate vote • 5/11/2026