SF1393

SF1393 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Data center energy generation redundancy establishment

Related bill: HF28

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 1393 is a bill proposed in Minnesota that aims to improve and streamline the environmental review process used for certain projects. Specifically, it proposes creating alternative methods to the traditional Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that are equally thorough but more efficient or timely. This alternative approach, once approved, would be used instead of an EIS under certain circumstances. Additionally, if a project involves multiple stages or components, the bill stipulates that further environmental analyses should supplement the initial review rather than starting afresh. This legislation is primarily focused on promoting efficiency in the environmental review process while ensuring that environmental standards are maintained.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
March 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken
March 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy
March 31, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Identifies rules for alternative forms of environmental review."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No changes indicated on removal of existing requirements."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends energy provisions related to environmental review processes under section 116D.04.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies procedures for additional environmental review in phased projects."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116D.04"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds new definitions related to energy generation redundancy."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Eliminates obsolete provisions related to prior energy projects."
      ],
      "summary": "This section of the bill addresses modifications to processes in section 216B.243.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts conditions under which permit applications are reviewed."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "216B.243"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Outlines new monitoring protocols."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Strikes redundant language previously existing in older version."
      ],
      "summary": "Adjustment to monitoring and compliance requirements in section 216I.07.",
      "modified": [
        "Refines compliance timelines and criteria."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "216I.07"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces additional reporting guidelines for data centers."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No explicit removal noted in this section."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies provisions for reporting as per section 216I.08.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates reporting periodicity from bi-annual to quarterly."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "216I.08"
  }
]