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MN HF4019
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Isaac Schultz
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AI Summary
- Adds agricultural irrigation as a permitted use for new water appropriation permits from the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer, which currently allows only potable water use
- Limits the agricultural irrigation exception to areas outside metropolitan counties as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121, subdivision 4
- Maintains existing requirements that applicants must demonstrate no feasible or practical alternatives exist and must include a water conservation plan with the permit
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103G.271, subdivision 4a
Legislative Description
Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer appropriation permits eligibility criteria expanded.
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
Full Bill Text
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