Environmental impacts to Minnesota of artificial intelligence study requirement and appropriation

This bill requires Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency to study the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) by January 1, 2027. The report must cover AI's full lifecycle energy/water use (including data centers and hardware), assess both positive impacts (like energy efficiency improvements) and negative effects (such as increased pollution or grid stress), and identify local environmental risks. The study will include stakeholder input and cost an estimated $ for fiscal year 2026. The bill directly affects the Pollution Control Agency (as the lead agency) and informs future environmental policy decisions in Minnesota.