Relating to: creating a Mississippi River erosion control revolving loan program, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Summary

The bill establishes a Mississippi River erosion control revolving loan program funded with $2 million for 2025‑26. It lets the Department of Natural Resources lend to municipalities and river‑shore homeowners whose buildings are at risk from shoreline erosion, and it gives the department authority to set rules, including extended emergency rules. An additional half‑FTE staff position is funded to run the program.

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