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:

  1. 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.
  2. Regulations on Consumer Loans and Lending:

    • Modifies provisions regarding small loans and lending practices to better protect consumers.
  3. 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.
  4. Energy and Conservation Policies:

    • Revises statutes related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle supply equipment regulations.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionReceived from Senate
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionReceived from Senate
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate file first reading, referred toWays and Means
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate file first reading, referred toWays and Means
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
April 09, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toFinance
April 09, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toFinance
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
April 27, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 27, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReconsidered
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReconsidered
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionThird Reading Repassed
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionThird Reading Repassed
April 29, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House with amendment
April 29, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House with amendment
April 29, 2025SenateFloorActionLaid on table
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionTaken from table
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionTaken from table
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate conferees
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate conferees

Citations

 
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