Plastic bottle excise tax proposal to fund water infrastructure projects

This bill proposes a tax on plastic bottles sold in Minnesota to raise money for water infrastructure projects. The tax would apply to distributors of sealed plastic bottles containing beverages under three liters, excluding infant formula and regulated drugs. Collected funds would be placed in a dedicated state account managed by the Public Facilities Authority to finance specific water system improvements. The measure is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and would expire on December 31, 2031.