This bill establishes a Sustainable Construction and Demolition Waste Transition Grants Program in Minnesota, aimed at assisting eligible grantees in transitioning away from unlined construction and demolition landfills. The program allows the commissioner to provide grants for infrastructure projects that support waste management, including collection, processing, recycling, and addressing hazardous materials. Eligible grantees include cities, counties, solid waste management districts, and individuals, depending on the funding source. The bill also sets up two grant accounts: one in the bond proceeds fund and another in the general fund, with specific guidelines on how the funds can be used.
Additionally, the bill appropriates $118 million to the Pollution Control Agency for these grants, with $59 million coming from the general fund and $59 million from the bond proceeds fund. To facilitate this funding, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to $59 million. The bill emphasizes the importance of environmental justice and prioritizes projects that reduce waste and protect human health and the environment. The provisions of this bill will take effect the day after final enactment.