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MN HF3940

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristi Pursell

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Environmental Quality Board must amend Minnesota Rules, part 4410.4400, to mandate environmental impact statements for animal feedlot facilities with capacity of 10,000 or more animal units
  • Requirement applies to both new construction and expansions of existing feedlots that reach 10,000+ animal unit threshold
  • Commissioner may use good-cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes section 14.388 to adopt rules through expedited rulemaking process
  • Effective the day following final enactment, applying to applications submitted on or after that date

Legislative Description

Rulemaking to require environmental impact statement for large animal projects required.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy3/5/2026

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