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HF 1330

Commerce; gasoline specifications updated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Van Binsbergen and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota HF 1330 updates the state’s gasoline specifications to modernize quality standards, testing, labeling, and enforcement for regulated gasoline products.

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Bill Summary · HF 1330

Summary of HF 1330 (Session 2025-2026) – Minnesota

Title

Commerce; gasoline specifications updated

Purpose and intent

HF 1330 updates Minnesota’s gasoline specifications within the state’s commerce framework. The bill appears designed to modernize or tighten, clarify, or otherwise adjust gasoline quality requirements to align with current market practices, environmental goals, or consumer protections. The exact policy rationale (e.g., emissions standards, octane labeling, additive restrictions) is not provided in the summary, but the bill’s core aim is to modify the existing gasoline specification regime administered under Minnesota commerce laws.

Key provisions and changes

  • The bill amends the statutes related to gasoline specifications used in commerce. Specific changes likely include updates to:
    • Minimum/maximum performance or quality standards for gasoline sold in Minnesota.
    • Testing and certification procedures to verify gasoline meets the updated specifications.
    • Labeling, disclosure, or conformity requirements for gasoline products.
    • Compliance, enforcement, and penalties for non-compliance with the new specifications.
  • The changes are administrative/technical in nature, intended to ensure gasoline products circulating in the market meet current statewide standards.

Note: The information provided is based on the bill’s title and the typical contents of “gasoline specifications” updates. The exact text would specify the precise numerical standards, testing methods, and enforcement mechanisms.

Affected parties and impact

  • Gasoline suppliers, refiners, and distributors: Must ensure products sold in Minnesota conform to the updated specifications, potentially requiring process changes, testing, or certification.
  • Retailers and service stations: May require documentation and product verification to demonstrate compliance at point of sale.
  • State agencies (likely the Department of Commerce and related regulatory bodies): Responsible for administering the updated specifications, conducting inspections, and enforcing compliance.
  • Consumers: Potential benefits include improved fuel quality, consistent product labeling, and better assurance of specification adherence.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and readings: HF 1330 was introduced and assigned to the Commerce Finance and Policy committee (original referral on February 20, 2025). It subsequently moved through committee review, including a committee report (to adopt) on March 10, 2025.
  • Committee and floor actions:
    • March 10, 2025: Committee report (to adopt) and second reading.
    • March 24, 2025: Third reading and passage by the House.
    • March 24, 2025: Bill passed the House.
    • March 27, 2025: Received from House (likely for Senate introduction) and referred to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development.
  • Sponsors: Co-sponsors include Scott Van Binsbergen, John Huot, and Gary Dahms.
  • The bill has completed its House passage and is moving to the Senate for consideration, with committee referral indicating continued legislative process.

Notes

  • The summary reflects the bill’s stated focus on updating gasoline specifications within Minnesota commerce law. For a precise understanding of the changes (e.g., exact specification numbers, compliance timelines, penalties, and enforcement methods), the full text of HF 1330 and any fiscal notes or analysis from the presenting committee would be necessary.

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

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