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MN SF16
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Bill Weber
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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
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