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HF 1612

Aggregate resource inventory funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Hansen

HF 1612 would authorize funding to establish and support Minnesota’s aggregate resource inventory for better data, planning, and oversight of sand, gravel, and other materials.

Motion to return bill to author, motion prevailed
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Bill Summary · HF 1612

Summary of HF 1612 (Session 2025-2026) — Minnesota

Overview

HF 1612 proposes funding related to an aggregate resource inventory, including the provision of funding and appropriation authority to support the inventory efforts. The bill appears to be focused on improving the state’s understanding and management of aggregate resources (such as sand, gravel, limestone, and other materials used for construction and infrastructure) by establishing funding and outlining the use of appropriated dollars.

Key details

  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota
  • Bill number: HF 1612
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Title: Aggregate resource inventory funding provided, and money appropriated
  • Introduced: February 26, 2025
  • First reading / referrals: Referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy committee
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Rick Hansen
  • Action history: Introduction and first reading on 2025-02-26; motion to return bill to author prevailed on the same day

Purpose and Intent

  • To provide funding specifically for the aggregate resource inventory. The bill seeks to authorize the appropriation of money to support activities related to identifying, cataloging, and maintaining information about Minnesota’s aggregate resources.
  • The underlying goal is to improve planning, permitting, environmental oversight, and sustainable management of aggregate resources by ensuring there is adequate financial support for data collection, mapping, reporting, and related activities.

Key Provisions and Changes (as implied by title)

While the full text is not provided here, the bill’s title and committee assignment suggest the following typical elements:
- Funding authorization: A legislative appropriation to fund the aggregate resource inventory program or activities.
- Inventory activities: Measures to conduct or enhance data collection, resource mapping, inventory updates, and public accessibility of aggregate resource information.
- Agency involvement: Likely involvement of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or a related environmental/ natural resources agency, consistent with Minnesota’s practice for resource inventories.
- Reporting and accountability: Potential reporting requirements on how funds are expended, progress metrics, and outcomes related to the inventory.

Persons and Entities Affected

  • State agencies: Agencies responsible for natural resources, environmental planning, and land use (e.g., DNR, Environmental Quality agencies) that implement the inventory.
  • Local governments and developers: Beneficiaries of improved data for planning, permitting, and project siting involving aggregate materials.
  • Industry stakeholders: Aggregate producers and suppliers who rely on accurate resource data for extraction planning and permitting processes.
  • Public: Citizens and communities benefiting from transparent information about resource availability and environmental considerations.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Committee process: Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy, indicating a scope that includes budgetary implications and program administration within environmental policy.
  • Next steps (typical): If advanced, the bill would move through additional legislative committees (likely continuing to the Finance and Appropriations committees for funding provisions) and then to the floor for debate and vote.
  • Effective date: Not specified in the provided text; the bill would normally include an effective date for appropriations or program implementation if enacted.

Potential Impacts

  • Positive: Enhanced ability to manage and protect Minnesota’s aggregate resources; improved decision-making for infrastructure projects; better alignment of mining and extraction activities with environmental stewardship.
  • Fiscal: Availability of dedicated funds to support comprehensive inventory activities, potentially reducing long-term costs through better planning and fewer permitting uncertainties.

If you can provide the full text or specific sections of HF 1612, I can offer a more detailed section-by-section summary including exact appropriation amounts, dates, and any reporting requirements.

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

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