Sustainable construction and demolition waste grant program establishment

This bill creates a grant program in Minnesota to help fund infrastructure projects that move away from using unlined landfills for construction and demolition waste. The program provides financial assistance to cities, counties, and other local entities, as well as private individuals, to build facilities for recycling, processing, or safely closing existing unlined sites. Funding comes from a combination of state general funds and newly issued bonds, with grants covering up to 75 percent of project costs for new facilities and up to 50 percent for landfill closure projects. The legislation prioritizes projects that serve environmental justice communities and maximize benefits for public health and the environment.