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HF2366 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Green Hydrogen Project funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1713

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support for the development of the Green Hydrogen Project in St. Cloud. This project seeks to incorporate a battery and renewable energy system, contributing to clean energy initiatives in the state.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation: The bill allocates $3,500,000 for the fiscal year 2026 to the city of St. Cloud. This funding comes from the renewable development account in Minnesota's special revenue fund.
  • Project Objective: The funds are specifically earmarked to support the Green Hydrogen Project, which focuses on integrating a battery with a renewable energy system.
  • One-time Funding: The appropriation is designated as a one-time allocation, not intended for recurring financial support.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill specifies an exception to Minnesota Statutes section 116C.779, subdivision 1, paragraph j, allowing for this particular appropriation of funds to support the Green Hydrogen Project.

Relevant Terms

green hydrogen, renewable energy, appropriation, battery system, renewable development account, special revenue fund, St. Cloud, Minnesota Legislature.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnergy Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the use of funds for incorporating a battery and renewable energy system."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116C.779",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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