Minnesota House Committee Advances Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill

The Minnesota House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee approved HF748, a bill focused on reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions targets. Sponsored by Rep. Jon Koznick (R-Lakeville), the bill passed by an 8-7 party-line vote. It aims to change existing regulations that require state road and bridge projects to financially bear the burden of emission reductions without sufficient funding. The legislation narrows the scope of projects triggering assessments, prioritizing safety projects when emissions cannot be mitigated.