HF 2032

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/19/2015 01:44pm

A bill for an act
relating to energy; requiring a study of the feasibility of creating a state public
power authority; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY; STUDY.
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new text begin The commissioner of employment and economic development shall contract with
an independent consulting organization with experience in energy to conduct a study
examining the feasibility and potential costs and benefits of creating a state public power
authority with the authority to (1) construct, own, and operate electric generation and
transmission facilities; (2) allocate low-cost power it generates or purchases to Minnesota
retail customers; (3) finance energy efficiency projects in public buildings; and (4) perform
related tasks. The analysis must examine the structure, funding, and authority of similar
organizations in other states and countries. The report must be submitted no later than
February 15, 2016, to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of
representatives committees with primary jurisdiction over energy policy.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $150,000 in fiscal year 2015 is appropriated from the general fund to the
commissioner of employment and economic development for the purpose of conducting
the study described in section 1.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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