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MN HF2624
Bill
Status
5/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Todd Lippert
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AI Summary
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Expands the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to include farmland (classified as 2a, 2b, or 2c for property tax purposes) as eligible qualifying commercial real property.
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Defines "land and water improvements" to include permanent farmland improvements that increase agricultural productivity or resiliency and reduce environmental impact, as well as water conservation measures with permanently affixed equipment.
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Requires an agronomic assessment (study by independent third party) for farmland projects, in addition to energy audits or renewable energy feasibility studies for other commercial properties.
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Adds requirement that mortgage lenders receive notice and provide written consent before any improvements are financed or assessments imposed on qualifying commercial real property.
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Maintains existing PACE program requirements including licensed contractor performance, borrower ability-to-repay verification, inspection of installations, and liability running with the property.
Legislative Description
Property assessed clean energy program modified.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
3/23/2022