MN·Bill·2021-2022 Regular Session
HF 3817
Nuclear decommissioning reserve funding categorized as tax exempt entity.
Introduced 2022-02-28Last action 2022-02-28 — Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
Sponsor
Haley
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in House committee
The 2021-2022 Regular Session ended on 2022-05-23. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
✗
Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
Based on the bill title, this legislation would classify nuclear decommissioning reserve funds as tax-exempt entities, meaning that money set aside for the future dismantling and cleanup of nuclear power plants would not be subject to taxation. The main purpose appears to be reducing the financial burden on utilities or other entities responsible for nuclear plant decommissioning by eliminating taxes on the reserves they must maintain for this purpose. This change would likely lower the overall cost of nuclear decommissioning activities and could potentially affect ratepayers, as utilities typically pass these costs through to customers, though the full impact would depend on the specific provisions in the complete bill text.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2021-2022
Full Bill Text
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF3817&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2022&session_number=0