HF 2405

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/20/2023 03:53pm

A bill for an act
relating to sustainable infrastructure; establishing an Infrastructure Resilience
Advisory Task Force; requiring a report.

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

Section 1. new text begin INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE ADVISORY TASK FORCE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "task force" means the
Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force established in this section.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force is established
to evaluate issues related to coordination, sustainability, resiliency, and federal funding on
state, local, and private infrastructure in the state.
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new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin (a) The task force consists of the following members:
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new text begin (1) two members of the senate, with one appointed by the senate majority leader and
one appointed by the senate minority leader;
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new text begin (2) two members of the house of representatives, with one appointed by the speaker of
the house and one appointed by the house minority leader;
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new text begin (3) the commissioner of administration;
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new text begin (4) the commissioner of agriculture;
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new text begin (5) the commissioner of commerce;
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new text begin (6) the commissioner of employment and economic development;
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new text begin (7) the commissioner of health;
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new text begin (8) the commissioner of management and budget;
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new text begin (9) the commissioner of natural resources;
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new text begin (10) the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency;
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new text begin (11) the commissioner of transportation;
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new text begin (12) two members appointed by the governor;
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new text begin (13) one representative from a federally recognized Tribal government, appointed by
the governor;
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new text begin (14) one member appointed by the Association of Minnesota Counties;
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new text begin (15) one member appointed by the League of Minnesota Cities;
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new text begin (16) one member appointed by Minnesota Association of Townships;
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new text begin (17) one member appointed by the Minnesota chapter of the American Public Works
Association;
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new text begin (18) one member appointed by the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota;
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new text begin (19) one member appointed by each public utility that owns a nuclear-powered electric
generating plant in this state; and
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new text begin (20) one member appointed by the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association.
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new text begin (b) At its first meeting, the task force must elect a chair or cochairs by a majority vote
of those members present and may elect a vice-chair as necessary.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Appointments. new text end

new text begin (a) The appointing authorities under subdivision 3 must make
the appointments by July 31, 2023.
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new text begin (b) A commissioner under subdivision 3 may appoint a designee who is an employee
of the respective agency.
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new text begin (c) An appointing authority under subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clauses (12) to (20), may
only appoint an individual who has expertise and experience in asset management, financial
management and procurement, or state and local infrastructure, whether from the public or
private sector. Expertise and experience may include but is not limited to the following
areas:
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new text begin (1) asset management planning, design, construction, management, and operations and
maintenance;
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new text begin (2) infrastructure for agriculture, communications, drinking water, energy, health, natural
resources, public utilities, stormwater, transportation, or wastewater; and
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new text begin (3) asset management planning across jurisdictions and infrastructure sectors.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin At a minimum, the task force must:
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new text begin (1) develop objectives and strategies to:
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new text begin (i) provide for effective and efficient management of state, local, and private
infrastructure;
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new text begin (ii) enhance sustainability and resiliency of infrastructure throughout the state;
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new text begin (iii) respond to and mitigate the effects of adverse weather events across the state,
including natural disasters, droughts, and floods; and
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new text begin (iv) provide for equitable treatment in areas of persistent poverty and historically
disadvantaged communities;
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new text begin (2) identify approaches to enhance infrastructure coordination across jurisdictions,
agencies, state and local government, and public and private sectors, including in planning,
design, engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations;
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new text begin (3) identify methods to maximize federal formula and discretionary funds provided to
recipients in the state for infrastructure purposes;
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new text begin (4) evaluate options for organizational design of state agencies to meet the purposes
under clauses (1) to (3), including consideration of:
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new text begin (i) options for establishment of a board, council, office, or other agency; and
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new text begin (ii) models in other states; and
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new text begin (5) develop findings and recommendations related to the duties specified in this
subdivision.
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new text begin Meetings. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of transportation must convene the first meeting
of the task force no later than October 1, 2023.
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new text begin (b) The task force must establish a schedule for meetings and meet as necessary to
accomplish the duties under subdivision 5.
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new text begin (c) The task force is subject to the Minnesota Open Meeting Law under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 13D.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin (a) The Legislative Coordinating Commission must provide
administrative support to the task force and must assist in creation of the report under
subdivision 8.
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new text begin (b) Upon request of the task force, a commissioner under subdivision 3 must provide
information and technical support.
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new text begin (c) Members of the task force serve without compensation.
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new text begin Report required. new text end

new text begin By February 1, 2024, the task force must submit a report to
the governor and the legislative committees with jurisdiction over climate, economic
development, energy, infrastructure, natural resources, and transportation. At a minimum,
the report must:
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new text begin (1) summarize the activities of the task force;
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new text begin (2) provide findings and recommendations adopted by the task force; and
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new text begin (3) include any draft legislation to implement the recommendations.
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new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin The task force expires June 30, 2024.
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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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