SF635 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Biomass energy plant closure and sale business compensation process establishment

Related bill: HF1772

AI Generated Summary

The bill SF No 635 is designed to set up a compensation program for businesses that have been economically hurt due to the early termination of a power purchase agreement with a biomass energy plant in Minnesota. It outlines who qualifies for compensation, how claims should be filed and assessed, and how much compensation can be awarded.

Key points include: - A specific biomass plant mentioned under state law is the focus. - Businesses negatively impacted by the plant's early closure can apply for compensation if they had dealings with the plant. - Claims will be processed through the Office of Administrative Hearings, handled by an assigned administrative law judge. - Compensation can cover decreased business income or loss of value in investments tied to the plant. - Claims must be submitted within specified time limits. - Compensation amounts may be adjusted if total claims exceed available funds. - All procedures and awards are to be concluded by June 30, 2027, when the program expires.

Essentially, this bill helps businesses recover financial losses due to the early shutdown of a biomass energy plant by providing a formal method to seek and receive compensation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnergy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Citations

 
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    "citation": "116C.779"
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Details the authority for the early termination of the power purchase agreement with the biomass plant.",
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    "citation": "216B.2424"
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      "summary": "Applies to records submitted to the Office of Administrative Hearings under the business data category.",
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