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HF1612 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Aggregate resource inventory funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF925

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

  • To provide funding for updating the state’s aggregate resource inventory in the Seven-County Metropolitan Area. The goal is to improve understanding of construction material resources (like sand and gravel) and how long they may last, so planners can plan ahead.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation: $250,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
  • Purpose of the funds: For the Commissioner of Natural Resources to run the Aggregate Resource Mapping Program.
  • Update to existing inventory: Update Information Circular 46, titled “Aggregate Resources Inventory of the Seven-County Metropolitan Area,” which was originally published by the Minnesota Geological Survey in 2000.
  • Focus areas: Include projected needs and the estimated time until the aggregate resource is exhausted.
  • Statutory duties: The program will perform duties under Minnesota Statutes section 84.94.

Financial and Legal Context

  • Source of funds: Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF).
  • Recipient and program: Commissioner of Natural Resources, Aggregate Resource Mapping Program.
  • Connection to existing law: References duties under Minnesota Statutes section 84.94.

Expected Impact

  • Provides up-to-date information on where and how much aggregate material is available in the Twin Cities metro area.
  • Helps stakeholders understand future supply and timing of resource depletion, informing planning and policy decisions.
  • Updates an older inventory (from 2000) with current data and projections.

Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill does not rewrite statutory language but uses an appropriation to carry out updated inventory work and to fulfill duties under the referenced statute (84.94).

Relevant Terms - aggregate resource inventory - aggregate resource mapping program - Information Circular 46 - Aggregate Resources Inventory of the Seven-County Metropolitan Area - Minnesota Geological Survey 2000 - projected needs - time until exhaustion - Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) - Commissioner of Natural Resources - Minnesota Statutes section 84.94 - fiscal year 2026 - appropriation - Seven-County Metropolitan Area - update

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
February 26, 2025HouseActionMotion to return bill to author, motion prevailed

Citations

 
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    "citation": "84.94",
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