SF2216 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Omnibus Commerce and Consumer Protections policy and appropriations
Related bill: HF2443
AI Generated Summary
This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2216, concerns commerce and energy policies, establishing a biennial budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill includes provisions related to consumer lending, insurance, renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure, cannabis industry regulations, and administrative rulemaking, as well as appropriations and assessments for various programs.
Key Aspects of the Bill:
Commerce and Energy Budget:
- Allocates funding for the Department of Commerce to support financial institutions, enforcement, telecommunications, insurance, and weights & measures.
- Includes specific allocations for financial inclusion initiatives, consumer protection programs, cybersecurity upgrades, health plan evaluations, and law enforcement salaries.
Regulations on Consumer Loans and Lending:
- Modifies provisions regarding small loans and lending practices to better protect consumers.
Health and Insurance Provisions:
- Updates the Minnesota Premium Security Plan and health plan requirements.
- Includes funding for the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and health plan compliance reviews.
Energy and Conservation Policies:
- Revises statutes related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle supply equipment regulations.
Cannabis Industry Oversight:
- Allocates $15 million annually for Cannabis Industry Community Renewal Grants.
- Provides $1 million annually to the CanGrow Revolving Loan Account for business support.
- Authorizes the Office of Cannabis Management to reallocate salary and administrative funds internally.
Transfers and Appropriations:
- Includes provisions for government agency transfers, ensuring flexibility in budget execution.
- The bill updates Laws 2023, Chapter 63, modifying the base appropriations for the Office of Cannabis Management in future fiscal years.
Overall, the bill establishes funding and regulatory updates for key areas within commerce, energy, and cannabis oversight while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability measures.
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
April 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Received from Senate | |
March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
April 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Received from Senate | |
April 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Senate file first reading, referred to | Ways and Means |
April 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Senate file first reading, referred to | Ways and Means |
March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
April 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Finance |
April 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Finance |
April 21, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
April 21, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
April 21, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
April 21, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Third reading | |
April 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Special Order: Amended | |
April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Third reading | |
April 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Special Order: Amended | |
April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bill was passed | |
April 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Third reading Passed as amended | |
April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bill was passed | |
April 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Third reading Passed as amended | |
April 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Reconsidered | |
April 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Reconsidered | |
April 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Third Reading Repassed | |
April 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Third Reading Repassed | |
April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Returned from House with amendment | |
April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Returned from House with amendment | |
April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Laid on table | |
April 30, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Taken from table | |
April 30, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Taken from table | |
April 30, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested | |
April 30, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested | |
April 30, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Senate conferees | |
April 30, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Senate conferees |
Citations
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