Payments to bioindustrial facilities funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 3217 appropriates $15 million from Minnesota's climate and economic development fund to make payments to specific bioindustrial facilities. It directly affects businesses that began private investments for land, infrastructure, buildings, or equipment before June 30, 2024, to produce advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biomass thermal energy. Payments will cover unpaid claims submitted under Minnesota Statutes §41A.16-41A.18 by April 30, 2025, and applications open August 1, 2026. The funds are a one-time allocation available until July 1, 2027.