HF 3719

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to economic development; establishing a commission to develop an
incentive package for enhancement of St. Paul's Ford plant.

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

Section 1. new text begin FORD PLANT ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment; members. new text end

new text begin The Ford Plant Enhancement
Commission is established. The commission shall consist of no more than 15 members
as follows:
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new text begin (1) the commissioner of employment and economic development;
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new text begin (2) the director of planning and economic development for the city of St. Paul;
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new text begin (3) a representative from the collective bargaining unit representing production
workers at the Ford Company plant in St. Paul;
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new text begin (4) a representative from Xcel Energy; and
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new text begin (5) representatives from Minnesota-based suppliers of materials, equipment, and
services to the motor vehicle industry, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle parts
manufacturers, manufacturers of electrical equipment and electric batteries, ethanol
producers, and bankers.
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new text begin The Department of Employment and Economic Development is the lead agency
in this effort.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Appointment. new text end

new text begin The chairs of the senate and house of representatives
committees with primary jurisdiction over energy policy and economic development
policy shall jointly appoint the commission members.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Co-chairs. new text end

new text begin The commission shall have two co-chairs, one appointed by the
senate appointing authorities established in subdivision 2 and one appointed by the house
of representatives appointing authorities established in subdivision 2.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Charge. new text end

new text begin The commission shall develop a package of financial and other
incentives to induce a manufacturer to utilize the Ford Company plant in St. Paul to
produce plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Expenses. new text end

new text begin Members of the commission are entitled to reimbursement for
expenses under section 15.059, subdivision 6.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Staff. new text end

new text begin The Department of Employment and Economic Development shall
provide staff support.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin The commission shall present the package of incentives developed
under subdivision 4 in a report to the senate and house of representatives committees with
primary jurisdiction over energy policy and economic development policy by November
15, 2006.
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new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin As used in this section, "plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
(PHEV)" means a vehicle containing an internal combustion engine that also allows power
to be delivered to the drive wheels by a battery-powered electric motor, and that meets
applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. When connected to the electrical grid
via an electrical outlet, the vehicle must be able to recharge its battery. The vehicle must
have the ability to travel at least 20 miles powered substantially by electricity.
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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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