SF 2786 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Biofuels education and promotion program establishment to promote biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel establishment provision, biofuels education and promotion advisory council establishment provision, certain compatibility standards for underground gasoline storage tanks requirement provision, and appropriation

SF 2786 establishes a state-run biofuels education and promotion program administered by the commissioner of agriculture to inform the public about biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel benefits. It creates an advisory council of up to 15 experts to guide program goals, grant funding, and outreach strategies. The bill also requires new underground gasoline storage tanks installed after 2026 to meet compatibility standards for fuel containing up to 25% ethanol. It appropriates funds for the program in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with annual reports mandated on program activities, grants, and market impact. The law directly affects the agriculture commissioner, the advisory council, and entities installing or maintaining gasoline storage systems.
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Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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Rob Kupec
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