Residents of West Seventh may want to follow a Minnesota legislative proposal concerning house passes ‘green shaming’ .
A provision in the bill will allow for "social pressure" of businesses with a low "energy performance score." With about a month remaining in the legislative session, omnibus policy and spending bills are making their way to the floor, including HF2310, which passed late Monday night.
Paul, said the bill provides the “largest investment into protecting our environment in our state’s history.” “This is a problem-solving bill that rights past wrongs and lays a foundation for protecting Minnesota’s land, air, water, and wildlife into the future,” he said in a press release.
Hansen said his bill includes $93 million for replanting trees and responding to emerald ash borer, $6.6 million to address aquatic invasive species, and a comprehensive package to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease in Minnesota’s deer populations.
According to Minnesota Session Daily, it also includes $356 million to fund primarily renewable energy programs and establishes new greenhouse gas emissions goals for the state.
“Every decision the state makes related to energy policy should be through the lens of providing greater affordability, reliability and safety,” said House Republican energy lead Rep.
“This bill does the opposite, with mandates to drive up energy costs, unnecessary or complicated regulations and subsidies for the richest Minnesotans to purchase expensive electric vehicles.” The bill increases fees on outdoor activities to fund this new spending.
The cost of a lifetime fishing license would increase from $574 to $689, registration fees for large boats would jump from $90 to $209, and one-day state park passes would increase from $7 to $10, Minnesota Session Daily reported.
As the measure advances, residents of West Seventh can follow amendments and contact Sandra Pappas regarding the final language.
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