SF126
Declaring Minnesota to be a mining-friendly state
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF1285
AI Generated Summary
The bill, SF No 126, introduced in the Minnesota Senate by Senators Farnsworth, Eichorn, and Hauschild, aims to establish Minnesota as a mining-friendly state. It seeks to amend the existing Minnesota Statutes by explicitly stating that supporting the mineral industry—through exploration, evaluation, environmental research, development, production, and commercialization—is a state policy. This amendment is meant to encourage and facilitate the growth and diversification of Minnesota's mineral economy over the long term.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy | |
| January 21, 2025 | Senate | Action | Authors added | ||
| March 24, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author stricken | ||
| May 17, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added |
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