1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; appropriating money for scientific and natural areas.
1.3 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.4 	Section 1. SCIENTIFIC AND NATURAL AREAS; APPROPRIATION.
 1.5 	$6,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner 
1.6 	of natural resources for improved maintenance at scientific and natural areas under Minnesota 
1.7 	Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5, including additional natural resource specialists 
1.8 	and technicians, coordinators, seasonal crews, equipment, supplies, and administrative 
1.9 	support. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.