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HF 2150

Surety bond required for tire collectors.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Gillman and 1 co-sponsor

Minnesota would require tire collectors to obtain and maintain a surety bond to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards for tire collection, storage, and disposal

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2150

Summary of HF 2150 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Overview

HF 2150 proposes a requirement that tire collectors obtain and maintain a surety bond. The bill is introduced in the Minnesota Legislature for the 2025-2026 session and was referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy committee on March 11, 2025. Co-sponsors include Rep. Roger Skraba and Rep. Dawn Gillman.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a financial guarantee (surety bond) for tire collectors to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards related to tire collection, storage, handling, and disposal.
  • Provide a mechanism to secure funds that can be used to address corrective actions, cleanup, or penalties if a tire collector fails to meet statutory obligations or creates environmental or public health risks.

Key Provisions (As Introduced)

While the exact statutory text is not provided here, the bill’s central provision is:
- Tire collectors operating in Minnesota must obtain a surety bond in an amount specified by the bill (or determined by a rule or schedule to be created) as a condition of licensure or operation.
- The bond serves as financial protection for the state and the public, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and any orders related to tire storage, recycling, or disposal.
- Provisions likely include requirements for bond terms (duration, renewal), conditions for claim payment, and procedures for bond release at the end of the bond period or license cancellation.
- The bill may specify oversight by a relevant state agency (likely the environmental or natural resources department) and alignment with existing environmental licensing schemes for waste management or tires.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Tire collectors, including businesses or individuals engaged in collecting, stockpiling, storing, or transporting end-of-life tires.
  • Potentially ancillary businesses involved in tire recycling, disposal, or facilitation that operate under a tire collection license or permit.
  • State agencies responsible for environmental regulation and enforcement, which would administer bond requirements, claims, and renewals.

Potential Impacts

  • Environmental Protection: By ensuring financial backing for corrective actions, the measure aims to reduce the risk of improper tire storage leading to leaks, fires, or contamination.
  • Compliance Encouragement: The bond creates a deterrent against noncompliance and provides a readily available source of funds to remediate issues.
  • Market Implications: Smaller tire collectors may face added compliance costs (bond premiums) that could affect profitability or licensing feasibility.
  • Enforcement Mechanisms: The bill would likely establish the process for claims on the bond, including who can make claims, time limits, and resolution procedures.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and first reading occurred on March 11, 2025.
  • Referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy committee, indicating forthcoming committee hearings, potential amendments, and a fiscal note assessment to evaluate the cost impact on state government and industry.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill’s current form (as of the provided history) does not include the exact bond amount or the specific statutory language. Future committee actions may adjust bond levels, exemptions, or implementation timelines.
  • For stakeholders, watching upcoming committee hearings and fiscal notes will clarify the financial burden on industry and the state’s enforcement framework.

If you’d like, I can adjust this summary once the bill’s text, fiscal note, or amended provisions become available.

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

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