1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to energy; defining synthetic gas;amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, 
1.3 	section 216B.02, by adding a subdivision.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 216B.02, is amended by adding a 
1.6 	subdivision to read:
1.7 		Subd. 6b.Synthetic gas. "Synthetic gas" means flammable gas created from (1) 
1.8 	gaseous, liquid, or solid hydrocarbons, or (2) other organic or inorganic matter. Synthetic 
1.9 	gas includes hydrogen or methane produced at a conversion plant, but does not include 
1.10 	propane.