House Voting History
: Amendment to HF3829: Require pollinator friendly restorations on public land (April 27, 2016)
House Committee: Ways and Means
Every year, thousands of acres of land are restored using Legacy Amendment funds. This amendment would ensure that these restored lands benefit pollinators by ensuring that agencies or organizations conducting the restorations only use pollinator friendly products.
How the Committee Voted
The Amendment is not adopted. Pollinator–lethal products are not prohibited from restoration projects.
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H.F. 2993 : Cut LCCMR Recommendations for Environmental Trust Fund Projects (March 17, 2016)
House Committee: Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
The Legislative-Citizen Council on Minnesota Resources recommended conducts lengthy and detailed hearings on proposed uses of the lottery proceeds in the Environmental Trust Fund. This amendment cuts or eliminates $8.4 million from recommended projects and adds projects that were never… Continue reading
How the Committee Voted
An “Aye” vote means $8.4 million is cut from recommended projects. Other projects that have not been vetted will now receive the funding.
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H.F. 3209: Prohibit the DNR from restricting toxic lead shot (March 16, 2016)
House Committee: Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy
Lead is a toxic substance and can harm birds and waterfowl that consume it. Alternatives such as steel shot are available and toxic lead shot is currently not allowed on federal hunting lands. The MN DNR has held public meetings… Continue reading
How the Committee Voted
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H.F. 2611 : Require pollinator friendly restorations on public land (March 16, 2016)
House Committee: Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
This amendment would protect pollinator habitat by requiring that lands acquired with Legacy Funds cannot be restored or treated using pollinator lethal products. The committee voted against this amendment.
How the Committee Voted
A “No” vote means pollinator lethal products are not barred from use on Legacy lands.
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H.F. 2611 : Transfer Legacy Project from White Earth Nation to DNR (March 16, 2016)
House Committee: Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council recommended funding for the White Earth Nation to Protect 2,000 acres of forest that protects a critical wild rice resource. The amendment would prevent the White Earth Nation from managing the land and transfer it… Continue reading
How the Committee Voted
An “Aye” vote means the White Earth Nation will not be allowed to manage the land acquired in the Wild Rice River watershed.
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