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SF1472 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Definition modification of administrative action as it applies to the Public Utilities Commission

Related bill: HF2188

AI Generated Summary

The bill S.F. No. 1472 proposes changes to how the term "administrative action" is defined in relation to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in the state of Minnesota. The definition of administrative action will include any activity by executive branch agencies that involves creating, changing, or canceling rules. However, the routine application or enforcement of established rules is typically excluded from this definition, except in specific cases like setting rates, deciding where power plants and power lines should be placed, and issuing certificates of need for energy projects, which are always considered administrative actions. Additionally, the bill clarifies that all powers and responsibilities assigned to the Public Utilities Commission, through laws or regulations, are included under the term "administrative action."

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toElections

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies the inclusion of Public Utilities Commission powers as administrative actions."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the definition of administrative action in the context of the Public Utilities Commission as specified in section 10A.01.",
      "modified": [
        "Refines what constitutes an administrative action, particularly excluding certain applications and administrative functions unless related to specific areas like rate setting or power plant siting."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "10A.01"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Reference to criteria for certificate of need, indicating continuation of regulation for rate setting and power plant/powerline siting.",
      "modified": [
        "Reiterates that rule application under section 216B.243 is a part of administrative action."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "216B.243"
  }
]

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