SF 4590 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Public Utilities Commission technical and clarification changes to statues

This bill makes technical and clarifying changes to Minnesota statutes governing the Public Utilities Commission, primarily affecting utilities, telecommunications carriers, and other regulated entities. Key provisions include updating how complaints and hearings are filed, requiring electronic document submissions, and clarifying the commission's authority to notify interested parties in contested cases. The bill also defines the commission's membership requirements, mandates audio or video recording of proceedings, and removes outdated references to former regulatory bodies. These changes aim to modernize administrative procedures without altering the commission's core regulatory powers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass
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Mar 18, 2026
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Referred to Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
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Mar 18, 2026
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Nick Frentz
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