This bill proposes a new rebate system for solid waste management in Minnesota, specifically targeting materials that are recycled, composted, or reused. It introduces a new section, [297H.075] REBATE FOR RECYCLED AND REUSED MATERIALS, which outlines definitions for terms such as "compostable materials," "recyclable materials," and "resource recovery facility." The bill mandates that operators of these facilities report annually on the quantities of materials processed, and based on this data, the commissioner of revenue will issue rebates calculated at specified rates for the tons of materials reported. The rebates will be funded through appropriations from the solid waste management tax revenues. Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297H.13, subdivision 2, to ensure that the necessary funds for these rebates are allocated appropriately. It specifies that a portion of the revenues collected under this chapter will be appropriated to the commissioner for issuing rebates, while also establishing a requirement for a percentage of the revenues to be deposited into the resource management account in the environmental fund. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 297H.13