Commissioner of commerce's ability to enter into energy research partnerships or compacts expanded, energy security planning provided, and various energy-related grant programs extended and modified.
Health plans required to cover infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services, medical assistance and MinnesotaCare required to cover infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services, and money appropriated.
Stewardship program for batteries established, mercury in batteries prohibited, lead acid batteries and rechargeable consumer products provisions modified, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
Metropolitan Council program, contracts, and reporting requirements to the legislature modified; Metropolitan Council and regional development commission review city housing finance programs removed; and technical corrections made.