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Introduced
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
In Committee
04/11/2023
04/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for environment and natural resources; modifying environment and natural resources provisions; modifying commissioner's duties; modifying provisions for water and soil conservation; prohibiting lead and cadmium in certain consumer products; modifying farmed Cervidae provisions; modifying report requirements; requiring reports; requiring rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 35.155, subdivisions 1, 4, 10, 11, 12, by adding subdivisions; 35.156, by adding subdivisions; 84.415, subdivision 3; 84.66, subdivision 7; 86B.313, subdivision 4; 97A.465, subdivisions 3, 8; 97A.475, subdivision 41; 97C.605, subdivisions 1, 2c, 3; 97C.611; 103B.101, subdivisions 9, 16, by adding a subdivision; 103B.103; 103C.501, subdivisions 1, 4, 5, 6; 103D.605, subdivision 5; 103F.505; 103F.511, by adding a subdivision; 115.01, by adding subdivisions; 115.03, subdivision 1; 115A.1415; 115A.49; 115A.51; 115A.54, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a; 115A.565, subdivisions 1, 3; 116.07, subdivision 6; 171.07, by adding a subdivision; 297A.94; 325F.072, subdivisions 1, 3, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 86B; 103B; 103F; 103G; 116; 325E; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 35.155, subdivision 14; 86B.101; 86B.305; 86B.313, subdivisions 2, 3; 97C.605, subdivisions 2, 2a, 2b, 5; 103C.501, subdivisions 2, 3; 115.44, subdivision 9; 116.011; 325E.389; 325E.3891; Minnesota Rules, parts 6256.0500, subparts 2, 2a, 2b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; 8400.0500; 8400.0550; 8400.0600, subparts 4, 5; 8400.0900, subparts 1, 2, 4, 5; 8400.1650; 8400.1700; 8400.1750; 8400.1800; 8400.1900.
AI Summary
This bill is an Omnibus Environment and Climate appropriations bill that provides funding and makes various changes related to environmental and natural resources management in Minnesota. The key provisions are:
- Appropriates over $310 million in FY 2024 and $258 million in FY 2025 to the Pollution Control Agency for various environmental programs and initiatives, including funding for a local government water infrastructure grant program, PFAS reduction, and implementing Minnesota's PFAS blueprint.
- Appropriates over $517 million in FY 2024 and $389 million in FY 2025 to the Department of Natural Resources for programs like land and mineral resources management, ecological and water resources, forest management, parks and trails, fish and wildlife management, and enforcement.
- Provides funding to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for soil health activities, conservation easements, grassland and peatland restoration, and water quality and storage projects, among other priorities.
- Appropriates funding to the Metropolitan Council for regional parks and trails maintenance and modernization.
- Makes various changes to laws related to farmed Cervidae, water recreation, turtles, soil and water conservation, and the regulation of products containing PFAS and lead/cadmium.
- Requires the development of a 50-year clean water plan and a report on recycling solar photovoltaic modules and components.
The bill aims to protect and enhance Minnesota's environment, natural resources, and water quality through targeted investments and policy changes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Hearing (08:30:00 4/18/2023 ) (on 04/18/2023)
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