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SF2892 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Product stewardship program for wind and solar infrastructure; fee on retail sales of wind and solar infrastructure establishment; moratorium on disposal of wind and solar energy infrastructure in landfills establishment; appropriating money

Related bill: HF1040

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to regulate the disposal and recycling of wind and solar energy infrastructure in Minnesota. It seeks to establish a product stewardship program for managing the lifecycle of wind and solar infrastructure, ensuring these materials are responsibly recycled rather than disposed of in landfills.

Main Provisions

  • Product Stewardship Program: Producers of wind and solar infrastructure must create or join a stewardship program to manage the recycling of their products. This may include forming a partnership with others or enlisting a stewardship organization.

  • Fee on Sales: An additional stewardship assessment will be added to the purchase price of wind and solar infrastructure to cover the costs of collecting, transporting, and processing discarded materials.

  • Moratorium on Landfill Disposal: Disposal of wind and solar infrastructure in landfills is prohibited to encourage recycling and reduce environmental impact.

  • Reporting and Transparency: Annual reports are required from producers or stewardship organizations, detailing the collection, transportation, and recycling efforts as well as financial audits of their programs.

  • Government and Retailer Participation: Local governments can choose to participate in these programs, and retailers must not sell products from non-compliant producers.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The introduction of a mandatory product stewardship program for wind and solar infrastructure marks a significant shift towards sustainable disposal practices.

  • The bill amends existing waste management laws by specifically including provisions for wind and solar infrastructure, emphasizing recycling and prohibiting landfill disposal.

  • New responsibilities are defined for producers, retailers, and recyclers, aimed at ensuring compliance with the stewardship program and environmental regulations.

Relevant Terms

  • Product stewardship
  • Recycling
  • Wind energy
  • Solar energy
  • Landfill prohibition
  • Stewardship assessment

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Trade secret and sales data information submitted to the Pollution Control Agency are included under new classifications."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is amended to clarify the classification of information related to the product stewardship program for wind and solar infrastructure.",
      "modified": [
        "Expansion and clarification of data classifications under this section."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.7411",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments made to require reporting to the governor and the legislature on the implementation of sections 115A.1415 and 115A.1417.",
      "modified": [
        "Inclusion of additional sections for reporting requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115A.142",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New references to wind and solar energy infrastructure under existing definitions."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines solar photovoltaic module with reference to existing statutes, integrating new provisions for wind and solar energy infrastructure.",
      "modified": [
        "Modifications align with new stewardship plans and terminologies."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116C.7791",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Integration into newly proposed product stewardship frameworks."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Utilizes existing statutory definitions to describe wind energy conversion systems within the context of the new product stewardship program.",
      "modified": [
        "Use of existing definitions to ensure consistency in new sections."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "216C.06",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 19"
  }
]

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