Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 5159: Nonferrous mining prohibited if sulfate levels increase in waters within the Rainy River headwaters, and penalties established.

In committee Last action May 17, 2026: Authors added Kraft and Kozlowski

Plain-language summary

HF 5159 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on May 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nonferrous mining prohibited if sulfate levels increase in waters within the Rainy River headwaters, and penalties established. Primary sponsor: Alex Falconer (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 17, 2026): Authors added Kraft and Kozlowski.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Alex Falconer (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). 2 co-sponsors.