HF1359

HF1359 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Solid waste management; dedication to the resource management account increased.

Related bill: SF1082

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota bill (H.F. No. 1359) proposes changes to the allocation of revenue from solid waste management taxation. It increases the portion of tax revenue dedicated to the Resource Management Account within the Environmental Fund, under Minnesota Statutes 297H.13, subdivision 2.

Key provisions of the bill: 1. Currently, 70% of tax revenue is credited to the Environmental Fund. 2. Starting in fiscal year 2026, a portion of the revenue will be allocated as follows: - 7% in fiscal year 2026 - 20% in fiscal year 2027 - 30% in fiscal year 2028 and beyond 3. The remaining revenue (until fiscal year 2027) will continue to be deposited into the General Fund. 4. Beginning in fiscal year 2024, funds deposited in the Resource Management Account will be appropriated annually to the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency for distribution to counties, as specified in section 115A.557, subdivision 2.

The bill is focused on increasing financial support for solid waste and resource management at the county level through a gradual reallocation of waste tax revenues.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
February 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed	Taxes

Citations

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        "New allocation percentages for the resource management account specified.",
        "Clarification on annual appropriations to the Pollution Control Agency for distribution to counties."
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      "summary": "Amendments made to allocation of revenues under section 297H.13, specifically subdivision 2.",
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        "Adjustment of revenue allocations between the environmental and general funds over specified fiscal years."
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    "citation": "297H.13",
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