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Introduced
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
In Committee
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
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 operations and finance; modifying fees assessed by the Department of Commerce; modifying appropriations to the Office of Cannabis Management; modifying provisions governing cannabis and health responsibilities; requiring a request for a federal waiver to implement a public option; modifying insurance assessments and fees; giving various rights to consumers regarding personal data; placing obligations on certain businesses regarding consumer data; providing for enforcement by the attorney general; authorizing supplemental agriculture appropriations; modifying appropriations; providing broadband appropriation transfer authority; making policy and technical changes to agriculture provisions; establishing and modifying agriculture programs; requiring an application for federal broadband aid; establishing a supplemental budget for energy, transmission, and renewable energy purposes; adding and modifying provisions governing geothermal energy, electric transmission, solar energy, and other energy policy; establishing programs; requiring reports; appropriating money; making technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 3.7371, subdivisions 2, 3, by adding subdivisions; 17.133, subdivision 1; 18B.01, by adding a subdivision; 18B.26, subdivision 6; 18B.28, by adding a subdivision; 18B.305, subdivision 2; 18B.32, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5; 18B.33, subdivisions 1, 5, 6; 18B.34, subdivisions 1, 4; 18B.35, subdivision 1; 18B.36, subdivisions 1, 2; 18B.37, subdivisions 2, 3; 18C.005, subdivision 33, by adding subdivisions; 18C.115, subdivision 2; 18C.215, subdivision 1; 18C.221; 18C.70, subdivision 5; 18C.71, subdivision 4; 18C.80, subdivision 2; 18D.301, subdivision 1; 28A.10; 28A.21, subdivision 6; 31.74; 31.94; 32D.30; 41B.039, subdivision 2; 41B.04, subdivision 8; 41B.042, subdivision 4; 41B.043, subdivision 1b; 41B.045, subdivision 2; 41B.047, subdivision 1; 45.0135, subdivision 7; 62Q.73, subdivision 3; 116J.396, by adding a subdivision; 216B.16, subdivisions 6c, 7b; 216B.2402, subdivisions 4, 10, by adding a subdivision; 216B.2403, subdivisions 2, 3, 5, 8; 216B.241, subdivisions 1c, 2, 11, 12; 216B.2421, subdivision 2; 216B.2425, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 216B.2427, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 216B.243, subdivisions 3, 9; 216B.246, subdivision 3; 216C.10; 216C.435, subdivisions 3a, 3b, 4, 10, by adding subdivisions; 216C.436, subdivisions 1, 4, 7, 8, 10; 216E.03, as amended; 216E.04, as amended; 216F.02; 223.17, subdivision 6; 232.21, subdivisions 3, 7, 11, 12, 13; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 17.055, subdivision 3; 17.133, subdivision 3; 17.134, by adding a subdivision; 18C.421, subdivision 1; 18C.425, subdivision 6; 18K.06; 41A.19; 116C.779, subdivision 1; 144.197; 216B.243, subdivision 8; 216C.08; 216C.09; 216C.331, subdivision 1; 216C.435, subdivision 8; 216C.436, subdivisions 1b, 2; 1 HF4975 SECOND ENGROSSMENT REVISOR RSI H4975-2 216E.10, subdivision 3; 342.15, by adding a subdivision; 342.72; Laws 2023, chapter 43, article 1, sections 2; 4; Laws 2023, chapter 63, article 9, sections 10; 19; 20; Laws 2023, chapter 70, article 20, section 2, subdivision 5; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 13; 18B; 18C; 216C; 216E; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325O; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 3.7371, subdivision 7; 34.07; 216E.08, subdivisions 1, 4; 216F.01, subdivision 1; 216F.012; 216F.015; 216F.03; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 216F.04; Minnesota Rules, parts 1506.0010; 1506.0015; 1506.0020; 1506.0025; 1506.0030; 1506.0035; 1506.0040; 7850.2400; 7850.3600.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds for agriculture, commerce, and energy initiatives for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and makes policy changes related to these sectors.
* **Office of Cannabis Management:** $2,727,000 is appropriated for fiscal year 2025 for enforcement of temporary regulations ($1,107,000), product testing ($771,000), and operating a state reference laboratory ($849,000).
* **Department of Health:** $5,500,000 is appropriated for fiscal year 2025 for purposes related to cannabis and health responsibilities.
* **Attorney General:** The general fund appropriation base is increased by $988,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $748,000 in fiscal year 2027 for costs related to the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act.
* **Department of Agriculture:** $88,025,000 is appropriated for fiscal year 2024 and $80,518,000 for fiscal year 2025 from the General Fund and Remediation Fund for various agricultural programs, including protection services, marketing, development, and bioenergy advancement.
* **Pesticide Control:** Various provisions modify pesticide applicator licensing, training, and record-keeping requirements, including updating competency standards and requiring examinations in Spanish.
* **Broadband:** Authority is granted to transfer up to $5,000,000 annually between broadband programs to meet demand, and funds are appropriated for the Minnesota Digital Opportunity Plan, contingent on receiving federal funding.
* **Energy Initiatives:** Appropriations are made for studies on thermal energy networks, solar projects, and electric transmission line reviews.
* **Electric Transmission:** Provisions update definitions and requirements for large energy facilities, including transmission lines and grid-enhancing technologies, and modify the process for siting and permitting these facilities.
* **Consumer Data Privacy:** A new chapter, the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, is established, outlining consumer rights regarding personal data, controller responsibilities, and enforcement by the Attorney General.
* **Insurance Assessments and Fees:** Modifications are made to insurance assessments and fees, including changes to fraud prevention account assessments and external review costs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
HF indefinitely postponed (on 05/07/2024)
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