MN·Bill·2019-2020 Regular Session
HF 2104
Nuclear decommissioning reserve fund categorized as exempt entity.
Introduced 2019-03-07Last action 2019-03-07 — Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
Sponsor
Haley
Cosponsors
LeschMahoneySwedzinski
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Died in House committee
The 2019-2020 Regular Session ended on 2019-05-17. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
Based on the bill title "Nuclear decommissioning reserve fund categorized as exempt entity," this bill appears to change the tax or regulatory status of nuclear decommissioning reserve funds by classifying them as exempt entities. Nuclear decommissioning reserve funds are financial accounts that nuclear power plant operators are required to maintain to cover the costs of safely dismantling and cleaning up nuclear facilities at the end of their operational life. By categorizing these funds as "exempt entities," the bill would likely provide these funds with special tax-exempt status or exemption from certain regulatory requirements, potentially making it more financially efficient for utilities to set aside the billions of dollars needed for future plant decommissioning while ensuring adequate funds remain available for this critical safety and environmental purpose.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2019-2020
Full Bill Text
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2104&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0