Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 4990: Criteria for preapplication evaluations of water appropriations for certain data centers modified, data centers' electricity sales exempted in calculating a utility's solar energy standard, other data center exemptions provided, and data center energy generation redundancy provided.

In committee Last action April 16, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Plain-language summary

HF 4990 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on April 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criteria for preapplication evaluations of water appropriations for certain data centers modified, data centers' electricity sales exempted in calculating a utility's solar energy standard, other data center exemptions provided, and data center energy generation redundancy provided. Primary sponsor: Shane Mekeland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Shane Mekeland (Republican).