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HF1500 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Advanced biofuel production incentive modified.

Related bill: SF1359

AI Generated Summary

This bill, H.F. No. 1500, proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 41A.16, subdivision 7, to modify the advanced biofuel production incentive program. Key provisions include:

  • Eligibility Requirements: Advanced biofuel facilities must source at least 80% of raw materials from Minnesota, with exceptions for facilities near the state border (which may source within a 100-mile radius). Raw materials can come from agriculture, forestry, or solid waste.
  • Production Timeline: The facility must begin production between April 1, 2023, and June 30, 2025.
  • Exclusions: Production of conventional corn ethanol and conventional biodiesel does not qualify.
  • Payment Restrictions: No payments will be made for advanced biofuel production after June 30, 2035, for eligible facilities.
  • Transfer of Eligibility: Producers cannot transfer payment eligibility to a facility at a different location.
  • Temporary Shutdowns: If a producer ceases production, they are ineligible for payments until production resumes.
  • Other Programs & Products: Facilities that receive payments under the state's renewable chemical (section 41A.17) or biomass thermal (section 41A.18) incentive programs are not eligible for this program. However, biobutanol is explicitly eligible.

This bill aims to support Minnesota-based advanced biofuels while refining eligibility and payment guidelines.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toAgriculture Finance and Policy
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toAgriculture Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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    "citation": "41A.16",
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