Community solar garden program named for Melissa Hortman
SF 3800 names Minnesota's community solar garden program after former state representative Melissa Hortman. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.1641, to establish "Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program" as the official short title for the existing program. This is a ceremonial renaming with no changes to program rules, funding, or eligibility requirements. The bill does not alter how the community solar program operates or who can participate. It solely honors Melissa Hortman's contributions to energy policy.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Total actions
5
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Committee
2
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Hoffman
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Alice Mann
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
John Marty
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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