SF3965
Recycling goals and state funding distribution clarification for solid waste purposes with respect to solid waste management districts
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3667
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Clarify recycling goals and how state funding for solid waste is distributed, specifically with respect to solid waste management districts.
- Modify how solid waste management districts are established and operated.
- Codify changes into Minnesota law (chapter 115A) and repeal certain existing provisions to reflect the new framework.
Main Provisions
- Defines solid waste management district or waste district as a geographic area that extends into two or more counties and is governed by a special district established under sections 115A.62 to 115A.72 (and section 115A.64 for governance rules).
- Makes targeted amendments to Minnesota Statutes to implement the new framework, including:
- Amending 115A.03 subdivision 32 to reflect the definition of a solid waste management district.
- Adding subdivisions or provisions to 115A.551, 115A.557, and sections 115A.63, 115A.65, 115A.68, 115A.69, 115A.70 (subdivision 8), 115A.71, 115A.72, and 115A.82.
- Adding a subdivision to 473.8441.
- Repeals several existing provisions to remove or replace outdated rules, including:
- 115A.62, 115A.64 (subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5), 115A.66, 115A.67, and 115A.71? (as noted in the bill text) and 115A.715.
- Additionally, repeals 115A.64 (subdivisions 4 and 6) as referenced in the Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement.
- Proposes coding new law in Minnesota Statutes chapter 115A to reflect the revised solid waste district structure and governance.
Definitions and Structure
- Section 1 defines “solid waste management district” or “waste district” as a geographic area that crosses county lines and is managed by a special district created under the new or revised framework (sections 115A.62 to 115A.72, governed under 115A.641).
Funding, Goals, and Recycling
- The bill aims to align funding distribution with the district-based governance model and to clarify recycling goals so that districts can plan and allocate resources more consistently.
- By reorganizing districts and repealing older provisions, the bill seeks to create clearer targets for recycling and waste reduction and ensure state funds support district operations and programs in a coordinated way.
Impact on Local Government
- Creates a formal, county-crossing district structure for solid waste management, potentially changing how districts are formed, governed, and funded.
- Requires local governments to align with the new district definitions and funding rules, and may replace or supersede some existing local arrangements.
Implementation and Transition
- The bill anticipates codifying the new framework in statute and repealing outdated sections to transition to the updated model.
- Local districts and state agencies would need to adapt to new definitions, governance rules, funding distributions, and recycling targets.
Note on Content Scope
- The text provided indicates a broad overhaul of solid waste district governance and funding, with many sections amended or repealed and a new definitional framework for districts spanning multiple counties.
Relevant Terms - solid waste management district - waste district - solid waste management districts - two or more counties - special district - 115A.62 to 115A.72 - 115A.03 subdivision 32 - Minnesota Statutes 2024 - Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement - 115A.641 - 473.8441 - recycling goals - state funding for solid waste - establishing and operating solid waste districts - codifying new law in chapter 115A - repealing 115A.62, 115A.64, 115A.66, 115A.67, 115A.715 - 115A.551, 115A.557 - 115A.63, 115A.65, 115A.68, 115A.69, 115A.70(8), 115A.71, 115A.72, 115A.82 - 473.8441 subdivision - district governance and funding transitions
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Past committee meetings
- State and Local Government on: March 03, 2026 12:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government | |
| March 02, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee