HF 1622

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/27/2025 03:15 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money for Minnesota Made Per-
and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Alternative grants.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin MINNESOTA MADE PFAS ALTERNATIVE GRANT.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for the
Minnesota Made PFAS Alternative grants under this section. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until July 1, 2027.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Eligibility. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of employment and economic development shall
establish a 30-day application window. Grantees must be based in Minnesota and demonstrate
the capacity to execute projects that increase the availability of new PFAS-free alternatives
utilizing products from rural Minnesota in crop years 2025 and beyond. Preference will be
given for applicants who can demonstrate:
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new text begin (1) extensive knowledge and experience in fiber technologies, material science, and
coatings;
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new text begin (2) capacity to produce products that will utilize agricultural co-product or waste streams
and not compete with food for land, reduce the greenhouse gas impact of transportation
through local sourcing of raw materials, production and use through renewable energy
sources, feedstocks, and formulations; and
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new text begin (3) utilization of techniques that will create value in agricultural waste that are currently
being underutilized and provide a path for viable alternatives for packaging that excludes
PFAS chemicals.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Approved use. new text end

new text begin (a) Grant proceeds may be used to expand the manufacturing,
processing, and handling of agriculture-related products and PFAS-free alternatives produced
in the state.
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new text begin (b) The maximum grant award is $5,000,000. The minimum award is $2,000,000. Grant
terms must not exceed one year.
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