SF964

This legislative bill, S.F. No. 964, proposes that when it comes to petroleum spills on land owned by state agencies in Minnesota, the state agency itself should be responsible for the costs associated with the investigation of these spills. The bill aims to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 115C.04 to include provisions where state agencies will be liable for the costs related to investigating petroleum releases on their properties. This includes the costs of the actions taken by the agency to address the situation, the associated administrative, and legal expenses, particularly in cases where the release needs immediate attention (emergency situations) or when no responsible party can be immediately identified. The changes aim to ensure that the financial burden of such investigations does not fall on other entities or the general public.