The bill focuses on the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Minnesota by requiring studies to estimate the costs associated with producing SAF from captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. It mandates the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to contract with experts to design infrastructure for capturing carbon emissions from wastewater sludge incineration and to conduct a front-end engineering design study for a facility that combines captured carbon dioxide with green hydrogen to produce SAF. The bill also outlines specific definitions related to carbon capture technology, green hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel, ensuring clarity in the terms used throughout the legislation.

Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to submit a comprehensive report by June 30, 2029, detailing the results of the studies, including capital and operating costs, employment impacts, and potential annual production of sustainable aviation fuel. To support these initiatives, the bill appropriates $300,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026, which is designated for completing the required contracts and report, with a provision allowing a small percentage for administrative costs. This funding is intended to facilitate the advancement of sustainable aviation fuel production in the state.