MN·Bill·2019-2020 Regular Session
HF 690
Hydrogen produced by nuclear power plants use feasibility study funding provided, and money appropriated.
Introduced 2019-02-04Last action 2019-02-04 — Referred by Chair to Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Division
Sponsor
Quam
Cosponsors
None⚫
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
This bill directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce to conduct a feasibility study on using hydrogen produced by nuclear power plants, specifically examining the economic viability and potential applications of nuclear-generated hydrogen in various sectors including transportation, heating, manufacturing, and electricity generation. The study, which must be completed by January 15, 2021, will assess the costs and benefits of this technology, identify necessary infrastructure and regulatory changes, and evaluate potential emission reductions. The bill appropriates $150,000 from the general fund to the Department of Commerce for fiscal year 2020 to fund this comprehensive analysis of nuclear-produced hydrogen as an alternative energy source in Minnesota.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2019-2020
Full Bill Text
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF690&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0