Bill > HF1613

This bill implements recommendations from the Aggregate Resources Task Force by making several key changes to Minnesota's land use and natural resources regulations. The bill amends existing statutes to require local government planning authorities to more actively protect and maintain access to aggregate resources (such as sand, gravel, and stone) in their land use decisions and comprehensive plans. It mandates that local governments incorporate specific protections for these resources in their zoning ordinances and land use controls. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner of natural resources to develop recommendations by February 1, 2026, for improving local government permitting processes to better protect aggregate resources and support responsible site reclamation. The bill also appropriates $950,000 in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Department of Natural Resources to map aggregate resource potential in counties outside the metropolitan area, update resource management guidelines, and provide technical assistance to local governments. The legislation aims to ensure that important natural resource sites are identified, preserved, and managed effectively for current and future use, recognizing the importance of aggregate resources in construction, infrastructure, and economic development.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1613&ssn=0&y=2025