SF964

SF964 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Petroleum releases on land owned by a state agency investigation costs responsibility specification

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This legislative bill, S.F. No. 964, proposes that when it comes to petroleum spills on land owned by state agencies in Minnesota, the state agency itself should be responsible for the costs associated with the investigation of these spills. The bill aims to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 115C.04 to include provisions where state agencies will be liable for the costs related to investigating petroleum releases on their properties. This includes the costs of the actions taken by the agency to address the situation, the associated administrative, and legal expenses, particularly in cases where the release needs immediate attention (emergency situations) or when no responsible party can be immediately identified. The changes aim to ensure that the financial burden of such investigations does not fall on other entities or the general public.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy
February 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A provision excluding state agencies from liability for investigation costs on their property."
      ],
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies corrective action liability for petroleum releases under section 115C.04.",
      "modified": [
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      ]
    },
    "citation": "115C.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      ],
      "summary": "This section outlines when corrective actions are taken by the agency due to failures by responsible persons.",
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      ]
    },
    "citation": "115C.03",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 2 and 3"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      ],
      "summary": "This section references reimbursement by the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board.",
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      ]
    },
    "citation": "115C.09",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3a"
  }
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