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HF 882

Biofuel financial assistance funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Anderson and 3 co-sponsors

The bill authorizes state-funded financial assistance for biofuels, with a required reporting framework and appropriations to support related programs.

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Bill Summary · HF 882

Summary of HF 882 (Minnesota) – Biofuel Financial Assistance Funding Provided, Report Required, and Money Appropriated

What the bill aims to do

HF 882 proposes to establish and/or expand financial assistance related to biofuels in Minnesota. The central purposes appear to be to provide funding support, require a reporting framework, and authorize the appropriation of funds to support biofuel activities, incentives, or programs under state oversight.

Key provisions and changes (as indicated by title and typical structure)

  • Financial assistance funding for biofuels: The bill authorizes the provision of financial assistance related to biofuels. This could include grants, loans, tax incentives, subsidies, or other support mechanisms designed to promote biofuel production, processing, or utilization within the state. The exact eligible activities and recipients would be defined in the bill’s substantive sections.

  • Reporting requirement: A formal reporting obligation is included. This typically means agencies or departments administering the biofuel program must submit periodic reports detailing program administration, fund usage, outcomes, and performance metrics. The report would likely be submitted to the legislature and possibly updated annually or biannually.

  • Money appropriated: The bill involves the appropriation of money to fund the biofuel-related programs. This includes specifying the total dollar amount, funding sources (e.g., state general fund, special funds, or federal allocations), and any allocations to particular programs, agencies, or grants.

Who would be affected

  • Biofuel producers and processors: Entities involved in growing, converting, refining, or distributing biofuels could be eligible for financial assistance.
  • Biofuel infrastructure and supply chain actors: Projects such as equipment upgrades, refinery or blending facilities, storage, and distribution networks may benefit if eligible under the program.
  • State agencies: Agencies administering environmental, agriculture, energy, or economic development programs would implement the funding, oversee compliance, and prepare required reports.
  • ** taxpayers and the public**: Financial assistance uses public funds; reporting aims to ensure transparency and accountability to Minnesotans.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduction and referral: HF 882 was introduced and referred to the Agriculture Finance and Policy committee (as of February 17, 2025). This indicates initial stages of consideration within a policy-focused legislative venue.
  • Author/Sponsor details: Primary sponsor and multiple co-sponsors include Tom Sexton, Paul Anderson, Luke Frederick, and Bobbie Harder, suggesting bipartisan or cross-cutting interest in biofuels.
  • Potential timeline (typical for Minnesota bills):
    • Committee hearings to examine provisions, hear testimony, and possibly amend.
    • Committee vote to advance the bill.
    • Floor debate and vote in the respective chamber.
    • If passed, reconciliation between house and senate versions and final passage.
    • Signature by the governor and, if applicable, effective date specified within the bill.

Notes and considerations

  • The summary reflects the bill’s title and action history. The exact allocation amounts, eligible activities, implementation timelines, reporting formats, and long-term sunset or renewal provisions would be defined in the bill’s detailed sections.
  • Readers should review the bill text for precise definitions (e.g., “biofuels,” “financial assistance,” “programs,” and the reporting requirements), funding amounts, eligibility criteria, and any caps or sustainability provisions.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary with more detail once the full bill language is available, or track its progression through committee stages and amendments.

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

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