Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF925

Introduced
2/3/25  

Caption

Aggregate resource inventory appropriation

Impact

The bill aims to enhance the management and planning of aggregate resources within Minnesota by providing updated data and assessments. This updated inventory is expected to inform local policymakers, stakeholders in the construction industry, and environmental agencies about the availability and sustainability of these vital natural resources. By keeping this information current, the state can make better-informed decisions regarding land use and resource extraction.

Summary

Senate File 925 proposes an appropriation of $250,000 from the environment and natural resources trust fund for the fiscal year 2026. The funds will be allocated to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to facilitate the updating of the Aggregate Resource Inventory, specifically focusing on the Seven-County Metropolitan Area. This inventory will refine previous work outlined in Information Circular 46 from the Minnesota Geological Survey in 2000, with an added emphasis on analyzing projected needs and estimating the timeline until aggregate resources are depleted.

Contention

While the bill currently does not appear to have significant points of contention based on available information, operations involving natural resources can typically foster diverse opinions. Stakeholders may express differing views on how to best manage these resources or the allocation of funding. The emphasis on long-term projections and the impact on resource sustainability may also invite scrutiny from environmental advocates concerned about over-extraction and its ecological consequences.

Companion Bills

MN HF1612

Similar To Aggregate resource inventory funding provided, and money appropriated.

Previously Filed As

MN HF1612

Aggregate resource inventory funding provided, and money appropriated.

MN SF1751

Recommendations of Aggregate Resources Task Force implementation and appropriation

MN SF1000

Recommendation of Aggregate Resources Task Force implementation

MN HF1071

Aggregate Resources Task Force recommendations implemented, report required, and money appropriated.

MN SB913

Resource adequacy: aggregated distributed capacity resources.

MN HF1613

Aggregate Resources Task Force recommendations implemented, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF4807

Scope of vehicles requiring an overweight vehicle special permit expanded, local ordinances affecting aggregate mining or production facilities restricted, legislative audit of aggregate production tax required, aggregate resource inventory funding provided, and money appropriated.

MN SF4591

Establish standards for distributed energy resource aggregators

MN SF3

Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources appropriations

MN HF1008

Public waters definition modified, and appropriation for public waters inventory eliminated.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.