Minnesota SF424 requires disclosure of minerals and metals sourced outside the state in products procured by the state.

Minnesota SF424 mandates that before a state agency enters into a contract for goods such as solar panels and batteries in electric vehicles, the vendor must disclose whether these goods contain minerals or metals sourced outside Minnesota. Recipients of state grants using state funds to purchase such goods must also disclose the origin of the minerals and metals. The agency head must report these disclosures to the relevant legislative committees. This bill aims to ensure transparency in the sourcing of minerals and metals for state procurement.

Minnesota SF424 requires disclosure of minerals and metals sourced outside the state in products procured by the state.

Minnesota SF424 mandates that before a state agency enters into a contract for goods such as solar panels and batteries in electric vehicles, the vendor must disclose whether these goods contain minerals or metals sourced outside Minnesota. Recipients of state grants using state funds to purchase such goods must also disclose the origin of the minerals and metals. The agency head must report these disclosures to the relevant legislative committees. This bill aims to ensure transparency in the sourcing of minerals and metals for state procurement.