Minnesota HF1478 amends the public land survey system monument grant program and appropriates $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.

Minnesota HF1478 amends the public land survey system monument grant program by requiring the Geospatial Advisory Council to collaborate with licensed land surveyors to develop an application process for counties and Tribal governments seeking funding for monument perpetuation. The chief geospatial information officer must establish priority criteria for grant applicants, favoring those demonstrating financial need and meeting specific criteria, such as preserving at-risk monuments, having a low percentage of certified corners, or supporting economic development.

Minnesota HF1478 amends the public land survey system monument grant program and appropriates $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.

Minnesota HF1478 amends the public land survey system monument grant program by requiring the Geospatial Advisory Council to collaborate with licensed land surveyors to develop an application process for counties and Tribal governments seeking funding for monument perpetuation. The chief geospatial information officer must establish priority criteria for grant applicants, favoring those demonstrating financial need and meeting specific criteria, such as preserving at-risk monuments, having a low percentage of certified corners, or supporting economic development.