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MN SF4212

MN SF4212
State Energy Code compliance streamlining competitive grants appropriation


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Introduced
03/09/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to the State Building Code; requiring a report; appropriating money for competitive grants to assist municipalities with streamlining State Energy Code compliance.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund to the commissioner of labor and industry for fiscal year 2027 to provide competitive grants to municipalities with a population of at least 50,000. These grants are intended to support code enforcement officials with resources such as education, training, and tools to improve compliance with the State Energy Code, especially concerning performance-based energy code standards, and to ensure compatibility with new technologies. A portion of the appropriation, specifically five percent, is allocated for grant administration, and this is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2029. Additionally, the commissioner is required to report to relevant legislative committees by December 31, 2028, detailing how the grant money was spent and what results were achieved.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Labor (on 03/09/2026)

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