HF1363

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes, specifically section 116.07, and introduces a new provision in chapter 471. The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Restriction on the Pollution Control Agency (PCA): The bill prohibits the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency from banning the purchase or use of motor vehicles solely because they are powered by internal combustion engines.

2. Local Government Restriction: It also prevents political subdivisions (such as counties, cities, and towns) from prohibiting the purchase or use of internal combustion engine vehicles.

3. Maintaining Regulatory Authority: While the PCA continues to have authority over air quality standards, the bill ensures that the agency cannot impose regulations that would effectively ban internal combustion engine vehicles.

In summary, the bill seeks to preemptively block any state or local government initiatives aimed at phasing out or prohibiting internal combustion engine vehicles in Minnesota.