Bioindustrial facilities payments appropriation

This bill appropriates $15 million from the Minnesota forward fund to reimburse businesses for unpaid claims related to investments in bioindustrial facilities. It directly affects companies that constructed facilities producing advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biomass thermal energy before June 30, 2024, and submitted claims under statutes 41A.16-41A.18 before April 30, 2025. Payments will be made to cover unpaid claims from those submissions, starting August 1, 2026, with funds available until July 1, 2027. The bill cancels an equal amount from a prior fiscal year appropriation.