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This bill requires state agencies and grant recipients to disclose information about minerals and metals used in certain products they purchase, specifically solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. The bill defines "minerals and metals" as including nickel, copper, cobalt, steel, and iron powder. When state commissioners or agency heads enter into contracts for these goods, vendors must reveal whether the products contain minerals or metals, where those minerals and metals were mined or produced, and identify the manufacturer. Furthermore, if the minerals or metals are not from Minnesota, the state agency must report to legislative committee chairs, detailing their efforts to find Minnesota-sourced alternatives and explaining why they chose to contract for goods with out-of-state minerals and metals. Similarly, state grant recipients must disclose the origin of minerals and metals in goods purchased with grant funds, and the fiscal agent must report this information to the relevant legislative committees. The bill aims to increase transparency about the sourcing of minerals and metals in state-procured goods and encourage consideration of Minnesota-based mineral and metal sources. The provisions will take effect immediately after final enactment.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0424&ssn=0&y=2025