Allocation increase for the credit for sustainable aviation fuel
This bill increases Minnesota's funding cap for tax credits supporting sustainable aviation fuel producers. It raises the annual allocation limit from $2.1 million to $10 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 (up from $2.1 million to $10 million annually). The change applies directly to companies producing sustainable aviation fuel within Minnesota, making more funding available for their tax credits. The amendment modifies Minnesota Statutes section 41A.30, adjusting the annual spending limit for this specific credit program. The change takes effect after final enactment.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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This bill was amended from its introduction to its first engrossment to significantly expand the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) tax credit program. The changes increase the total funding allocation, extend the program's duration, and introduce a new tiered credit rate for fuels with higher greenhouse gas reductions. Additionally, the effective date was changed to apply retroactively to a specific period, allowing taxpayers to claim credits for fuel sold after June 2024.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a two-year program (2025-2026) to a seven-year program (2025-2035), and the credit eligibility now includes a supplemental rate for fuels exceeding a 50% emissions reduction threshold.
FISCAL
The total credit allocation was increased from $9.5 million to $22.1 million, and the program was extended from fiscal years 2025-2026 to 2025-2035.
A new supplemental tax credit of up to $0.50 per gallon was added for SAF that achieves more than a 50% life cycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
TIMELINE
The effective date was changed from the day after enactment to a retroactive period covering taxable years after December 31, 2023, for fuel sold between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2035.
SCOPE
The expiration date of the program was extended from December 31, 2030, to December 31, 2035.
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Comm report: To pass as amended
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Feb 13, 2025
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Referred to Taxes
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Feb 13, 2025
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Introduction and first reading
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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