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MN HF2211

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Esther Agbaje

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Pollution Control Agency to provide financial assistance for pilot projects that encourage composting in multifamily buildings (four or more dwelling units) in areas without curbside compost collection.

  • Requires each grant to include an educational component on composting methods and benefits.

  • Eligible applicants include political subdivisions, multifamily building owners, and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.

  • Grant funds may only be used for providing grants and reimbursing reasonable administrative expenses of the Pollution Control Agency.

  • Appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2022 as a one-time appropriation.

Legislative Description

Multifamily building composting encouragement and increase pilot project grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Author added Agbaje (as chief)

3/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy3/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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