HF 2439 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Environment and natural resources policy and finance bill.

HF 2439 is a funding bill that allocates approximately $151 million in fiscal year 2026 to Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency for environmental programs. It directly affects the state agency, municipalities (through a new municipal liaison program), and battery/electronics manufacturers (by prohibiting mercury in batteries and creating a stewardship program for circuit boards and batteries). Key provisions include $23 million for water and air quality monitoring, $128,000 for municipal permitting assistance, and $144,000 for water quality monitoring programs. The bill also modifies funding for water infrastructure and establishes new rules for handling electronic waste.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Mar 17, 2025 Last action Apr 21, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 3 edits · Apr 21, 2025

MINOR

The bill has been updated from its introduction to its first engrossment, reflecting amendments made during the legislative process. The most significant change is the removal of all sections 45, which likely contained specific provisions or requirements that were either deemed unnecessary, controversial, or superseded by other legislation. Additionally, numerous new sections were added throughout the bill, and several existing sections were renumbered, indicating a substantial restructuring of the bill's content to incorporate new policy directions or adjustments.

Scope change

The bill's scope has likely expanded or shifted due to the addition of new sections and the complete removal of Section 45, suggesting a reorganization of the legislative framework to address new priorities or remove outdated provisions.

REQUIREMENT

All content under Section 45 was deleted, removing whatever specific requirements, definitions, or rules were contained within that section.

TECHNICAL

Multiple new sections (e.g., 6.34, 7.35, 12.34-35, 18.35, 19.33, 21.34-35, 24.35, 25.35, 32.34-35, 33.31-34, 34.31-34, 35.32-34, 36.32-35, 37.32-34, 38.31-33, 39.31-34, 40.32-34, 41.32-35, 42.32-34, 43.29-33, 44.4, 44.6, 44.10) were added, introducing new provisions or renumbering existing ones.

The bill title and version were updated from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment', and the posting date was changed from March 17, 2025, to April 21, 2025, reflecting the legislative timeline.

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Committee

Apr 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor