Bill > HF508

This bill provides $3,500,000 in state bond funding to Olmsted County for the design, construction, and equipment of a food waste separation system at an organic materials management facility. The bill specifically authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $3,500,000 to finance the project, following standard state bonding procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution. The appropriation will be used to help Olmsted County develop infrastructure that will prepare food waste for recycling, which aims to improve waste management and promote more sustainable waste disposal practices. The funding will come from the state bond proceeds fund, and the bill becomes effective immediately after its final enactment. By providing this targeted grant, the legislature is supporting local infrastructure improvements that enhance environmental sustainability through better food waste management.

Budget and Finance

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0508&ssn=0&y=2025