This bill transfers the administration of the Environmental Standards Procurement Task Force grant program from the Department of Administration to the Department of Transportation. The amended language in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.312, subdivision 6, specifies that the Department of Transportation will now be responsible for awarding grants aimed at assisting manufacturers in obtaining environmental product declarations, improving plant efficiencies, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The bill also clarifies the process for receiving and reviewing grant applications.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support the Environmental Standards Procurement Task Force grant program. It allows the commissioner of transportation to allocate up to two percent of this appropriation for administrative costs, with the funds available until June 30, 2029. The effective date for these changes is the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 16B.312