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MN HF3924
Bill
Status
2/27/2020
Primary Sponsor
Frank Hornstein
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AI Summary
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Establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Pollution Control Agency commissioner to provide financial assistance for pilot projects that encourage composting in multifamily buildings (4+ dwelling units) in areas without curbside compost collection.
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Each grant must include an educational component on composting methods and benefits.
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Eligible applicants include political subdivisions, multifamily building owners, and organizations exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).
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Appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2021 as a one-time appropriation for grants and reasonable administrative expenses.
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Grant funds may only be used for providing grants or reimbursing the Pollution Control Agency's reasonable administrative costs.
Legislative Description
Multifamily building composting increase and encouragement project grant program established, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
3/5/2020