SF4839

Pollution Control Agency ranking multicommunity projects for the point source implementation grant program modifications
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

Related bill: HF4757

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

To change how the Pollution Control Agency ranks regional, multi-governmental projects for the point source implementation grant program.

Main Provisions

Adds a new Subdivision 6 (Regional projects) to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 446A.073.
If several governmental units are working together on a joint project, the Pollution Control Agency must rank the total project by considering where each unit would rank individually.
The joint project is placed on the agency’s project priority list at the position of the highest-ranking governmental unit involved in the project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Creates a formal rule for handling regional or multi-community projects within the point source implementation grant program.
Shifts ranking logic so that a joint project takes the priority position of the highest-ranking participant, rather than being ranked separately or by another method.

How It Affects Stakeholders

Local governments collaborating on regional projects may experience adjusted grant prioritization to reflect the strongest ranking among partners.
The change aims to streamline and align the prioritization process for multi-unit projects within the Pollution Control Agency’s grant program.

Background/Context

The change amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 446A.073 to add a new subdivision focused on regional projects and joint government initiatives.

Relevant Terms Pollution Control Agency; project priority list; point source implementation grant program; Minnesota Statutes 2024; section 446A.073; Subd.6; Regional projects; joint project; multiple governmental units; ranking; highest-ranking governmental unit; capital investment.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF PDF file

Upcoming committee meetings

Capital Investment on: April 16, 2026 15:00

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 25, 2026	Senate		Action	Introduction and first reading
March 25, 2026	Senate		Action	Referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Subd. 6. Regional projects: requires that when multiple governmental units participate in a joint project, the Pollution Control Agency must rank the project on its project priority list by considering how each unit would rank, and place the total project at the position of the highest-ranking unit."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill adds Subdivision 6 to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 446A.073 to govern ranking of regional multicommunity projects for the Pollution Control Agency's point source implementation grant program.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "446A.073",
    "subdivision": "Subd. 6"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%

In Committee