StateMinnesota

HF 3298: Reimbursement program established for underground petroleum storage tank systems with pressurized single-walled steel piping.

Shane MekelandIntroduced

HF 3298 status: Introduced — Effective date 08/01/2026 (updated Aug 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 55/100

Bill summary

Official

Reimbursement program established for underground petroleum storage tank systems with pressurized single-walled steel piping.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Incentivizes replacement of aging leak-prone infrastructure
  • Reduces risk of groundwater and soil contamination

Risks

  • No direct environmental downsides identified in abstract

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Provides financial assistance to operators for compliance costs
  • Lowers long-term environmental liability for small businesses

Risks

  • Utilizes public funds for private infrastructure upgrades

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Increased public safety near petroleum storage facilities

Risks

  • No significant direct social effect identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on limited legislative summary

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 08/01/2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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