MN HF3770

Establishes a liquid fuel modernization account in the special revenue fund, funded by a fee on petroleum products and supported by grants and interest income.

Imposes a $13 per 1,000 gallons fee on petroleum products through June 30, 2032, collected by licensed distributors with monthly tax returns; fee automatically triggers when account balance falls below $35,000,000 until reaching $60,000,000.

Creates a grant program providing eligible entities 65 percent reimbursement (up to $800,000 per year) for equipment and labor costs to install fuel infrastructure compatible with higher biofuel blends (gasoline with more than 10% ethanol or diesel with more than 20% biodiesel).

Establishes a four-member advisory committee including the agriculture commissioner, Pollution Control Agency director, a fuel equipment provider, and a fuel distributor (who chairs the committee) to oversee the grant program.

All provisions expire June 30, 2033, with fee collection ending June 30, 2032.