MinnesotaOwners could receive reimbursements for replacing underground tank piping
Starting with replacement projects after January 1, 2027, eligible Minnesota tank owners would be able to seek partial payment for replacing pressurized single-walled steel piping and related equipment.
What it does
Owners could receive 50 percent reimbursement for replacing eligible piping and related equipment, subject to cost reviews, a $100,000 limit per location, and annual program limits.
Argument forReimbursement could help tank owners replace older single-walled piping with equipment that meets current safety and environmental standards.
Argument againstSome owners may receive no reimbursement if annual funding runs out or if they already seek help for more than two locations in a year.
More detail
The board would reimburse an owner for 50 percent of eligible replacement costs. The program covers Minnesota underground petroleum storage tank systems installed before the subdivision takes effect that use pressurized single-walled steel piping. The replacement must use equipment that meets all current federal and Minnesota rules and standards. The owner must consider at least two bids and choose the bid with the lowest total cost. The board must find the costs reasonable and must deny unreasonable costs. Eligible costs include equipment, qualified installation labor, related dirt and concrete work, and directly related permits, freight, and shipping. It does not include tanks, dispensers, canopies, site improvements, or replacement signs. The reimbursement applies to replacement projects beginning after January 1, 2027, and the subdivision expires June 30, 2037.
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History
- 2026
- Aug 1Effective date 08/01/2026Latest
- May 26Secretary of State Chapter 113 05/26/26
- May 26Governor Tim Walz's action Approval 05/26/26Major
- May 26Secretary of State, Filed 05/26/2026
- May 26Governor Tim Walz approval 05/26/2026Became Law
- May 20Presentment date 05/20/26
- May 20Presented to Governor 05/20/2026To Governor
- May 16Third reading PassedPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Third reading Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- May 16Special Order
- May 16Returned from Senate
- May 15Second readingMinor
- May 15Withdrawn
- May 11Referred to Energy, Utilities, Environment, and ClimateMinor
- May 11Introduction and first readingMinor
- May 11Received from HouseMinor
- May 7Bill was passedPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 7Third readingMinor
- May 6House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Apr 23Author added Sexton
- Mar 26Second readingMinor
- Mar 26Committee report, to adoptMinor
- Mar 5Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and MeansMinor
- 2025
- May 6Author added Rehrauer
- May 5Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and PolicyIntroduced
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