SF4503

Thermal energy network plans establishment and Thermal energy networks designation as public improvements and waterworks

Introduced·3/17/26

SF4503 amends Minnesota Statutes to classify thermal energy networks as public improvements and waterworks.

SF4503 amends Minnesota Statutes to redefine "waterworks" to include thermal energy networks. This bill also designates thermal energy networks as public improvements, allowing municipalities to construct, reconstruct, extend, and maintain them. The bill ensures that municipalities can assess property owners for the costs associated with these improvements.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Rules and Administration

May 7

9:00 AM

Senate State and Local Government

History

May 12

Senate

Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF4348, SF indefinitely postponed

May 7

Senate

Comm report: To pass as amended

May 7

Senate

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, referred to Rules and Administration