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HF 3314

Abatement, remediation, mitigation, and treatment of PFAS contamination at Lake Superior College funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Johnson and 2 co-sponsors

Authorizes state bonds and funding to abate, remediate, mitigate, and treat PFAS contamination at Lake Superior College, protecting campus and nearby communities.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 3314

Summary of HF 3314 (2025)

Overview

HF 3314 is a capital investment bill introduced in the Minnesota House on May 9, 2025. The bill’s core purpose is to provide funding to address PFAS contamination at Lake Superior College through abatement, remediation, mitigation, and treatment. It would authorize the issuance of bonds to finance the project and appropriate state funds to support these activities. A companion Senate bill exists: SF 3497.

Purpose and intent

  • Address PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination at Lake Superior College.
  • Fund actions to prevent exposure and reduce contamination through:
    • Abatement (reducing or eliminating ongoing PFAS release),
    • Remediation (cleaning up existing contamination),
    • Mitigation (reducing risk and exposure),
    • Treatment (removing or neutralizing PFAS from affected media such as water or soil).

Key provisions (based on bill title and typical capital investment structure)

  • Funding mechanism: Authorization of state bonds to finance the project. Bond proceeds would support the remediation and related activities at Lake Superior College.
  • Appropriations: Direct appropriations of money (likely from bond proceeds and/or other state funds) to implement abatement, remediation, mitigation, and treatment efforts.
  • Project scope: Cleanup-related activities at Lake Superior College, potentially including water supply, groundwater, soil remediation, facility upgrades, monitoring, and related health and environmental protections.
  • Governance and compliance: Provisions commonly accompanying bonding bills (e.g., project eligibility, compliance with state bonding rules, reporting requirements). The exact terms, milestones, and oversight would be specified in the bill text.
  • Timing and implementation: The bill would outline a timeline for design, construction, and completion of remediation efforts, subject to appropriation and bond issuance schedules.

Affected parties

  • Lake Superior College and its students, faculty, and staff.
  • The local community around the college, particularly if remediation affects campus operations or nearby environments.
  • State agencies and authorities responsible for environmental cleanup, public health, and debt issuance (e.g., the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget, Environmental Quality Board, and the agency administering bonds).
  • Contractors and service providers involved in abatement, remediation, mitigation, and treatment projects.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to the Capital Investment committee.
  • Companion: SF 3497 (Senate companion).
  • Next steps: Committee discussion, possible amendments, and eventual floor votes in both chambers; if advanced, further hearings would determine specific funding amounts, bond terms, project scope, and reporting requirements.

Notes for readers

  • The text of HF 3314 would specify dollar amounts, bond issuance terms, exact project scope, and any conditions or reporting requirements. This summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and likely structure based on its title and introductory status.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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