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MN HF3970

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2020

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Heintzeman

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Authorizes compost facilities to elect not to accept compostable products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) until a state or federal statute or rule prohibits their incorporation into food serviceware or compostable products.

  • Appropriates an unspecified amount from the general fund in fiscal year 2021 to the Pollution Control Agency to monitor groundwater and surface water near compost facilities for the presence of PFAS.

  • Designates the water quality monitoring appropriation as a one-time funding allocation.

  • Proposes new coding in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115A.

Legislative Description

Compost facilities authorized to refuse compostable products, and money appropriated to monitor water quality.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Water Division

3/2/2020

Committee Referrals

Water3/2/2020

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