This bill proposes significant changes to various aspects of state government operations and finance, particularly focusing on the Department of Commerce, cannabis management, and consumer data privacy. Key insertions include the establishment of a cannabis business background check account for managing fees related to criminal records checks, as well as increased appropriations for the Attorney General's office to enhance compliance monitoring of the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act. The bill also introduces new rights for consumers regarding personal data, mandates a request for a federal waiver to implement a public health option, and outlines obligations for businesses in handling personal data. Additionally, it modifies existing appropriations and establishes new programs related to agriculture, energy, and substance use treatment, aiming to improve public health initiatives and consumer protections.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for enhancing agricultural practices, pest control measures, and energy conservation efforts. It allocates funding for various agricultural initiatives, including grants for producers and support for meat processing facilities, while also establishing a private well drinking-water assistance program. The bill emphasizes the importance of sustainable agricultural practices and introduces new definitions and requirements related to energy efficiency and resiliency improvements for commercial properties. It streamlines the permitting process for large electric power facilities and enhances the management of the renewable development account, promoting renewable energy initiatives. Overall, the legislation seeks to bolster agricultural growth, improve consumer rights, and enhance energy efficiency while ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of funds.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 45.0135, 62Q.73, 18B.01, 18B.26, 18B.28, 18B.305, 18B.32, 18B.33, 18B.34, 18B.35, 18B.36, 18B.37, 3.7371, 17.133, 18C.005, 18C.115, 18C.215, 18C.221, 18C.70, 18C.71, 18C.80, 18D.301, 28A.10, 28A.21, 31.74, 31.94, 32D.30, 41B.039, 41B.04, 41B.042, 41B.043, 41B.045, 41B.047, 223.17, 232.21, 116J.396, 216B.2427, 216B.2421, 216B.2425, 216B.243, 216B.246, 216E.03, 216E.04, 216F.02, 216B.16, 216B.2402, 216B.2403, 216B.241, 216C.10, 216C.435, 216C.436
2nd Engrossment: 45.0135, 62Q.73, 18B.01, 18B.26, 18B.28, 18B.305, 18B.32, 18B.33, 18B.34, 18B.35, 18B.36, 18B.37, 3.7371, 17.133, 18C.005, 18C.115, 18C.215, 18C.221, 18C.70, 18C.71, 18C.80, 18D.301, 28A.10, 28A.21, 31.74, 31.94, 32D.30, 41B.039, 41B.04, 41B.042, 41B.043, 41B.045, 41B.047, 223.17, 232.21, 116J.396, 216B.2427, 216B.2421, 216B.2425, 216B.243, 216B.246, 216E.03, 216E.04, 216F.02, 216B.16, 216B.2402, 216B.2403, 216B.241, 216C.10, 216C.435, 216C.436