SF 3235

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/12/2010 03:35pm

A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; requiring a terminal capacity study; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin TERMINAL CAPACITY STUDY.
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new text begin The commissioner of agriculture, with assistance from the Office of Energy Security,
shall determine the total propane and anhydrous ammonia terminal capacity located in
the state and within 100 miles of the state's borders. The commissioner shall also use
projected grain yields and other relevant factors to estimate total agricultural demand
for propane and anhydrous ammonia in this state in the year 2020 and shall develop a
detailed plan for fully and economically satisfying this anticipated demand. No later than
February 1, 2011, the commissioner shall present the report to the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over agricultural finance.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION; TERMINAL CAPACITY STUDY.
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new text begin $....... is appropriated in fiscal year 2011 to the commissioner of agriculture for
the study required by section 1.
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