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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to environment; declaring Minnesota to be a mining-friendly state; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 93.001.
AI Summary
This bill amends Minnesota Statutes by explicitly declaring Minnesota a "mining-friendly state" and adding language to section 93.001 that emphasizes the state's commitment to supporting mineral-related economic activities. The bill reinforces the existing state policy of diversifying Minnesota's mineral economy by explicitly supporting mineral exploration, environmental research, development, production, and commercialization. By inserting the phrase "Minnesota is a mining-friendly state" into the statute, the legislation aims to signal a clear legislative intent to promote and facilitate mining activities within the state. This declaration could potentially influence future regulatory decisions, economic development strategies, and environmental permitting processes related to mineral extraction and exploration in Minnesota.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Cal Warwas (R)*,
Ben Davis (R),
Tom Dippel (R),
James Gordon (R),
Spencer Igo (R),
Krista Knudsen (R),
Shane Mekeland (R),
Aaron Repinski (R),
Isaac Schultz (R),
Thomas Sexton (R),
Natalie Zeleznikar (R),
Last Action
Author added Sexton (on 03/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1285&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1285&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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