SF3136

SF3136 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Administration of the Environmental Standards Procurement Task Force grant program transferal to the Department of Transportation

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to shift the administration of a specific grant program from one Minnesota state department to another. It focuses on supporting environmental initiatives in manufacturing sectors.

Main Provisions

Transfer of Administration: The bill proposes that the administration of the Environmental Standards Procurement Task Force grant program be transferred from the Department of Administration to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Grant Program Focus: The grants are intended to assist manufacturers in Minnesota to obtain environmental product declarations. This involves collecting data that can help them improve plant efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the production of asphalt, readymix concrete, and aggregates.
Development of Procedures: The Department of Transportation is tasked with developing procedures to assess grant applications. This includes processing, evaluating, and ultimately awarding the grants.
Fiscal Responsibilities: The Department of Transportation, under the role of the commissioner, will also act as the fiscal agent. This role includes receiving and reviewing grant applications and distributing the grant funds.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Transfer of Responsibilities: The most significant change is transferring the responsibilities of the grant program from the Department of Administration to the Department of Transportation. This change indicates a shift in the focus towards integrating transportation-related environmental strategies within the grant’s framework.

Relevant Terms

Environmental Standards Procurement Task Force
Grant Program
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Environmental Product Declarations
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Asphalt, Readymix, Aggregate Manufacturers

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 31, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 31, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Transfers responsibility for administering the grant program to the Department of Transportation."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 16B.312 subdivision 6 regarding the administration of the Environmental Standards Procurement Task Force grant program.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes in administrative processes for grant applications and awards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.312",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  }
]