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MN SF16

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Bill Weber

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Origin

Senate

91st Legislature 2020 4th Special Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $10,500,000 from the coronavirus relief federal fund to the commissioner of agriculture for fiscal year 2021
  • Awards grants to biofuels production facilities that experienced business interruptions or production losses due to COVID-19, with eligibility determined by comparing April 1 to August 30, 2020 production to the same period in 2019
  • Sets maximum grant amount at $500,000 per production facility, with reimbursement rate per gallon determined by production decrease amount and total appropriated funds
  • Requires commissioner to develop administrative procedures for applications and grants, with any unspent funds canceled on November 30, 2020
  • Mandates commissioner report to legislature by December 31, 2020 detailing number of applications received, grants awarded, grant amounts, administrative costs, and amount canceled

Legislative Description

Temporary renewable fuel reimbursement program for producers affected by COVID-19 and appropriation

Last Action

Author added Westrom

9/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration9/11/2020

Full Bill Text

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