The bill H. F. No. 3911 focuses on enhancing environmental management and resource allocation within Minnesota. It introduces the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, which establishes a framework for managing packaging waste, including definitions and responsibilities for producers regarding recycling and composting. The bill mandates the creation of a stewardship program for boat wrap products, requiring producers to submit stewardship plans and achieve specific recycling targets by 2030 and 2035. Additionally, it allocates significant funds for various environmental initiatives, including air quality monitoring, tree planting, and outdoor recreation facility improvements, while emphasizing the need for compliance with pollution control standards.

Moreover, the bill amends existing laws related to water pollution control, wildlife management, and state land management. It introduces stricter penalties for environmental violations, enhances the powers of the Pollution Control Agency, and establishes new reporting requirements for state agencies regarding the use of deicing salt and nitrogen fertilizer. The legislation also includes provisions for the management of feral swine and fur farms, as well as the establishment of a grant program for community tree-planting initiatives. Overall, the bill aims to promote sustainable practices, improve waste management, and ensure accountability in environmental stewardship efforts across Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 16A.152, 115.071, 115A.02, 115A.03, 115A.5502, 115B.421, 116.07, 116.072, 116.11, 116.92, 116D.02, 473.845, 115A.5501, 13.7931, 16A.125, 84.027, 84.0895, 84.777, 84.871, 84.943, 88.82, 89.36, 89.37, 93.0015, 97A.015, 97A.341, 97A.345, 97A.425, 97A.475, 97A.505, 97A.512, 97B.001, 97B.022, 97B.516, 97C.001, 97C.005, 97C.395, 97C.411, 103F.211, 103G.005, 103G.315, 84.926, 103B.101, 103F.48, 97A.105, 97A.56, 17.353, 18B.01, 18C.005, 21.81
2nd Engrossment: 115.071, 115A.02, 115A.03, 115A.5502, 115B.421, 116.07, 116.072, 116.11, 116.92, 116D.02, 473.845, 115A.5501, 13.7931, 16A.125, 84.027, 84.0895, 84.777, 84.871, 84.943, 88.82, 89.36, 89.37, 93.0015, 93.25, 97A.015, 97A.341, 97A.345, 97A.425, 97A.475, 97A.505, 97A.512, 97B.001, 97B.022, 97B.516, 97C.001, 97C.005, 97C.395, 97C.411, 103F.211, 103G.005, 103G.315, 84.926, 103B.101, 103F.48, 97A.105, 97A.56, 17.353, 18B.01, 18C.005, 21.81
3rd Engrossment: 115.071, 115A.02, 115A.03, 115A.5502, 115B.421, 116.07, 116.072, 116.11, 116.92, 116D.02, 473.845, 115A.5501, 13.7931, 16A.125, 84.027, 84.0895, 84.871, 84.943, 88.82, 89.36, 89.37, 93.0015, 93.25, 97A.015, 97A.341, 97A.345, 97A.425, 97A.475, 97A.505, 97A.512, 97B.001, 97B.022, 97B.516, 97C.001, 97C.005, 97C.395, 97C.411, 103F.211, 103G.005, 103G.315, 103B.101, 103F.48, 97A.105, 97A.56, 17.353, 18B.01, 18C.005, 21.81
4th Engrossment: 115.071, 115.073, 115A.02, 115A.03, 115A.5502, 115B.421, 116.07, 116.072, 116.11, 116.92, 116D.02, 473.845, 115A.5501, 13.7931, 16A.125, 84.027, 84.033, 84.0895, 84.788, 84.871, 84B.061, 88.82, 89.36, 89.37, 93.0015, 93.222, 93.25, 97A.015, 97A.341, 97A.345, 97A.425, 97A.475, 97A.505, 97A.512, 97B.022, 97B.667, 97C.001, 97C.005, 97C.395, 97C.411, 103F.211, 103G.005, 103G.201, 103G.315, 97B.802, 103B.101, 103F.48, 97A.105, 97A.56, 17.353, 85.015, 94.343, 94.3495
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 84.788, 93.222, 93.25, 97A.105, 97A.475, 97B.031, 97B.667, 115.071, 116.07, 116.11, 116.92, 85.015, 94.343, 94.3495
CCR-HF3911: 115.071, 115.073, 115A.02, 115A.03, 115A.5502, 115B.421, 116.07, 116.072, 116.11, 116.92, 116D.02, 473.845, 115A.5501, 13.7931, 16A.125, 84.027, 84.033, 84.0895, 84.788, 84.871, 84B.061, 88.82, 89.36, 89.37, 93.0015, 93.222, 93.25, 97A.015, 97A.341, 97A.345, 97A.425, 97A.475, 97A.505, 97A.512, 97B.022, 97B.667, 97C.001, 97C.005, 97C.395, 97C.411, 103F.211, 103G.005, 103G.201, 103G.315, 97B.802, 103B.101, 103F.48, 97A.105, 97A.56, 17.353, 85.015, 94.343, 94.3495