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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Falconer | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 49A |
| Liish Kozlowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 8B |
| Larry Kraft | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 46A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Authors added Kraft and Kozlowski
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy